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timothysangel1973
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Never close enough

0 posted 2003-08-30 01:40 PM


It seems that I have found a place,
not far from here, yet so far away.

Somewhere in between the gray of light,
and the shadow of the darkness.

Here, I have fallen many times,
yet I do not have to look up in fear
of being judged.

In this place, I can self-destruct, and
no one can see the mess I have made.

I think of you often, and remember when
you and I promised to
never visit this place again.

Yet, here I am, full of you and so...
our promise is broken, because,
once again...we are both here.

It was easier to be stuck between
the gray, and the darkness,
the shadow and the light...

When you were here beside me.

That was when,
misery needed company,
when, two bent souls,
fed from each others
weakness.

You have survived,
and I have not...
You went on to step outside the darkness,
and I...
remain in the shadows.

It's not fun here anymore,
I have no one to blame it on,
it all comes down to me now.

I am the reason I'm here.

You told me once that one day
I would see that...

Finally, I have.  I only wished
that you were around to say...

"I told you so."

© Copyright 2003 Tima Chavis Cooke - All Rights Reserved
SEA
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with you
1 posted 2003-08-30 01:59 PM


there is strength found in your words.....
excellent write

jade dragoness
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2 posted 2003-08-30 03:23 PM


Reading this one gave me a chill, and I hope it was just from the AC unit kicking in while I read.
Well done, poet Tima.

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2003-08-30 04:26 PM


Finally, I have.  I only wished
that you were around to say...

"I told you so."

~ Tima, that packs a powerful punch! It really puts your feelings across!


EA

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...
4 posted 2003-08-30 04:30 PM



Oh...Tima...this is powerful, my friend.
Hugs to you..
~Vicky

"My friends are my estate."
~Emily Dickinson

Ericc
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5 posted 2003-08-30 04:40 PM


Powerful and effective words.
Eric

littlewing
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6 posted 2003-08-30 06:00 PM


Good God Tima . ..
this spoke to me:

You told me once that one day
I would see that...

Finally, I have.  I only wished
that you were around to say...

"I told you so."


Beautiful writing Lady
xxoo

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