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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

0 posted 2003-12-12 11:04 PM

Up in the attic she sits quietly,
hands resting flatly upon an empty lap,
waiting for something to happen,
anticipating the entry of one
who would see
she is
living breathing
heartbeating soul
filled with splendid songs,
passionate poetry
overflowing
the corners of blank space.

White satin days covered
by black silky nights
only render her image
more invisible.
She hides in the darkness
waiting
for eyes, ears and heart
that might see their way through
invisible steel doors
with padlocks that lock both ways.

The key is in
understanding
why the locks exist.

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

1 posted 2003-12-12 11:32 PM

it is the key
yes,
in knowing why, and then taking it from there
very insightful words

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

2 posted 2003-12-12 11:43 PM

thanks for reading and understanding, Mish

bbent
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since 2001-01-07

Posts 521
Alaska

3 posted 2003-12-13 12:04 PM

gosh,stopped by for a quick read before I fly.Can sure feel this one.makes me think of the difference between a willingness to change and just understanding.liked that double lock thats locked on both sides.well nuff bs from here,got places to go and things to do.a real one Kacy,thanks and catch you later.

Live like it's your last day...
Dance like nobody's watching...
Love like you've never been hurt...

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

4 posted 2003-12-13 12:09 PM

thanks Ray! Have a great flight, safe landing, and fun.

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

5 posted 2003-12-13 12:15 PM

This makes one ponder. Awesome write.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2003-12-13 12:32 PM

A vividly painted vignet! For a moment, I actually felt as though I was that woman in the "attic".

'Tis sad but true, many of us can be our own jailors at various times in our lives.

Linda

Midnitesun

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Gaia

7 posted 2003-12-13 12:34 PM

thanks for stopping by, Julie

yes m'friend Linda, sometimes we lock ourselves away, and that is very sad indeed

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

8 posted 2003-12-13 05:10 AM

you always make me think

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

9 posted 2003-12-13 09:06 AM

You're always thinking, lady. Sometimes I just help you dredge up a hidden thought.

And I always appreciate your replies.

Bonnie j
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since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

10 posted 2003-12-13 10:40 AM

I read your words and visualize. A large heavy door with a skeleton key, you know the kind. Like in a castle and the maiden is locked away. She sits with a ray of light shining on her shadowed face. Maybe a pen in hand hoping that her knight will release her and her inner light will glow for all to see.
Good one.
See Ya
Love Bon-Bon

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

11 posted 2003-12-13 10:42 AM

nice read

Midnitesun

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Gaia

12 posted 2003-12-13 10:43 AM

THANKS! BonBon, if you can vusualize that, my muse's word imagery must be working!

Justbleu
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since 1999-08-31

Posts 3329
Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

13 posted 2004-01-24 11:54 PM

Kacy....This is very good!!!! I like the way you get the reader to THINK!!!

I often go through times when I don't want to let anyone in and I don't want to get out. It's safer just to stay put.
I'm glad it doesn't last.....
HUGS,
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

14 posted 2004-01-25 02:04 AM

"White satin days covered
by black silky nights
only render her image
more invisible."

Love this, Kacy...

Beautifully said, and offering a thought to ponder... very nicely done, my friend...

Hugs to you...
"When the power of love overcomes the love
of power the world will know peace."
--Jimi Hendrix

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

15 posted 2004-01-25 02:05 AM

Kacy -- such a deep poem, and so good. Hope the key is found!

muted

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Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving

16 posted 2004-01-25 10:42 AM

perfectly stated

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

17 posted 2004-01-25 04:28 PM

Wow, sounds as though a roof-ripping toranado is in order. Dark can suffocate.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

18 posted 2004-01-25 06:20 PM

RS, LOL, that picture might have been me at one time, but recently? I blew that roof off and took decisive action to step out of that attic, never to return.
thanks to all for your time and feelings

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