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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

0 posted 2003-08-28 05:44 PM



Eyes of Color


I visualized tomorrow
the ends of the rainbow
having faded their color
as I dress for what lies ahead.

I have shed too much of myself
unlocking many secrets
allowing them to rise,
give me pause, then face me
in moments of you.

A little bit of me has died
each time the seeds of truth
were caught in the blind speech
of despair, what once was a gift
now just an unwrapping
with no treasure to be found.

I surface only to burn the flame,
melt the memories,
harden its core, until there is reason
when I look into the eyes,
mirrored.

I lightly glitter-touch myself,
sparkling skin to catch the newness
hearing those words unsaid,
summing up the years,
shying away from tears.

Envision me tomorrow,
I tell myself, let the hand-me-down
yesterdays go,
so that these eyes of color
can brighten the will
and reflect happiness once more.


M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

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Ringo
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Saluting with misty eyes
1 posted 2003-08-28 07:13 PM


I surface only to burn the flame,
melt the memories,
**************************
These lines are absolutely phenominal...
Loved this write.

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

Brigid WillowKeeper
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2 posted 2003-08-28 08:26 PM


I have been searching for a prose and poetry selection to do as a speech at competitions, ( for our high school speech and drama team) and I finally found the perfect prose. I did not like the poem with it, they were not connected together, I will show my speech and drama coach and if he says it is not too long, could I pretty please use this, it fits PERFECTLY with my prose. I would need your name, of course, unless you wish to just be anonymous. E-mail me at starla_dear616@yahoo.com
or AIM me at OnyxMoon616 I would really appreciate it.

passing shadows
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3 posted 2003-08-28 09:19 PM


yes....we are much alike
littlewing
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4 posted 2003-08-28 10:23 PM


maureen, you never cease to amaze me
how you touch my soul . . .

A little bit of me has died
each time the seeds of truth
were caught in the blind speech
of despair, what once was a gift
now just an unwrapping
with no treasure to be found.

I will disagree with YOU being like this
but I sure feel like that

you ended this beautifully
xxoo

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5 posted 2003-08-29 12:57 PM


Maureen...This is so wonderful. Your words just reach out and grab the reader by the heart. Thanks for sharing...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

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6 posted 2003-08-29 03:54 PM


WynterHon~
You are beautiful, you know~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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angelblueyes
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7 posted 2003-08-29 04:07 PM


You've touched my heart again with your beautiful words.
Crystal

Martie
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8 posted 2003-08-29 04:36 PM


Maureen

"I surface only to burn the flame,
melt the memories,
harden its core, until there is reason
when I look into the eyes,
mirrored."



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9 posted 2003-08-30 10:39 AM


I lightly glitter-touch myself,
sparkling skin to catch the newness
hearing those words unsaid,
summing up the years,
shying away from tears.

Envision me tomorrow,
I tell myself, let the hand-me-down
yesterdays go,
so that these eyes of color
can brighten the will
and reflect happiness once more.


Maureen, this needs to be read by more people. It's so beautiful, my friend.

Give your sister a hug for me, too.
And  here's one for you  
Ethel

nakdthoughts
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10 posted 2003-08-31 09:49 PM


Thank you Ringo...I don't know why I am thinking the way I am lately..sort of  fred from the chains that bound me I guess...

Some days it feels good and others, I pray for strength.

Brigid, you are welcome to use this..just keep me informed of how you do with the  speech.

*s I wish you luck

Dixie, toomuch alike at times I think..although I am older..
hugsss
M

Sue, thank you for your touch...



Paul, if my words  grabbed you then I thank you for feeling them
*s
M  

Marge,  I love that you are who you are...
M  


Crystal, thank you  for suxch kind words  

Martie thank you for reading and responding. I didn't think this poem would get any responses.

M


Ethel, you are very sweet. I am pleased if onlyone person reads ...
I am seeing my sister again tomorrow...and will hear more news on Friday..but she needs and wants my company so I am trying to be the best sister I can...
hugsss back
M

[This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (08-31-2003 09:51 PM).]

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