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icebox
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in the shadows

0 posted 2003-07-24 11:38 PM



I am the music left unplayed;
I wonder if the world's a sham;
I hear the silence of the waiting lamb;
I see the colors in the sounds of love;
I want to bury secrets I'm weary of,
I am the music left unplayed.

I pretend not to know the truths I've learned;
I feel the peace in others' blinding shroud;
I touch the thoughts of others in a crowd;
I worry for my children's sake;
I cry the rage of knowing what to fake,
I am the music left unplayed.

I understand life's meaning at its base,
I say there is no way to rush its taste;
I dream a peace of knowing I am safe;
I try to help the travelers reach the way;
I hope to live unknown another day,
I am the music left unplayed.

©2003 by icebox

© Copyright 2003 icebox - All Rights Reserved
angelblueyes
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1 posted 2003-07-24 11:43 PM


You awe me once agai.Your thoughts, your flow,your construction is always right on.Very well done.
angelblueyes

icebox
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in the shadows
2 posted 2003-07-24 11:47 PM


Thank you for reading my poem and for the kindness of sharing your thoughts.
Susan Caldwell
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3 posted 2003-07-24 11:48 PM


mmmmmmm....you always leave me wanting more..

You know, I feel like I hear your music every time I read your words....

Susan C.

wranx
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4 posted 2003-07-24 11:50 PM


Yours, this, these...All good!

A great challenge, well met


Ed

Aenimal
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5 posted 2003-07-24 11:51 PM


Never cease to amaze and amuse
serenity blaze
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6 posted 2003-07-24 11:55 PM


Yanno?

I have great expectations everytime I open a post by you, and you continue to surpass them every time.

Thank you, ice...

You do astound, and yes, dazzle with the simple complexities of your thoughts.

Amazing grace...

Susan Caldwell
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7 posted 2003-07-25 12:19 PM


Yep..I read it again..and wanted to give it a bump.
Martie
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8 posted 2003-07-25 12:37 PM


icebox

Nice to see how you are in your own words, as always, you are interesting and profound.

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...
9 posted 2003-07-25 12:39 PM



icebox...love this little bit of insight into 'you'.
Simply wonderful, friend.
Hugs,
~Vicky

"My friends are my estate."
~Emily Dickinson

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
10 posted 2003-07-25 12:56 PM


Nice to know you!

Luvs 'n hugs,
EA

garysgirl
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11 posted 2003-07-25 01:20 AM


Iceman, it really is nice to know who you
are, Poet Sir. Thank you for sharing with
us.
Hugs  
Ethel

passing shadows
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displaced
12 posted 2003-07-25 03:41 AM


you are an awesome symphony that is heard in the wind of these blue pages, my friend
ThisDiamond
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13 posted 2003-07-25 12:09 PM


Icebox, brother poet:
You ARE...the mysteries unfolded and explained. Hugs, TD

Sunshine
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14 posted 2003-07-25 12:18 PM



Now Ice...you can't be a poet
and live unknown...or can you?  

It's so good of you
to jump in with us gals
on this adventure...thank you!

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
15 posted 2003-07-25 06:48 PM


"I understand life's meaning at its base,
I say there is no way to rush its taste;"

love these lines...

You may think you are unplayed, but I hear music in your words whenever I read them.

*s
M

Nan
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16 posted 2003-07-25 07:38 PM


If this music is yet to be played, I'd like a front row seat for the premier please...
littlewing
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17 posted 2003-07-26 07:52 AM


icey,

indeed you are:

I am the music left unplayed.
But you sound beautiful here . . .

and yes, your title *smiling*
we dont have a choice do we now?
xxoo

suthern
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18 posted 2003-07-26 09:14 AM


Can I just ditto serenity... and Nan? *G* For I agree... and they said it better. *S*

Excellent write! *S*

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