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jcsparks
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since 1999-11-20
Posts 13
Xenia, Ohio, USA

0 posted 1999-11-23 09:55 PM


My disdain has filled you, for this, I cry,
Life's fleeting waters now over the wall,
My ability gone—was mine when small—
To lift you up so you could feel the sky.
Your far-away voice, and I dare not pry
Nor try to restrain a path's destined fall
For fear of the choice to silence our call,
Leaving me helpless, this heart in a sigh.

Short is the season to bond with cement,
And brief is God's time to mold or affect,
But long are the days that we will lament
The loss of our chance to guide or direct.
Grief to a father, his moment now spent,
The son's world to harvest—a dad, reject!


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Isis
Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
1 posted 1999-11-23 10:44 PM


A true lament and for women too Another beauty my friend!!

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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there IS to celebrate.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
2 posted 1999-11-25 01:38 AM


Oh Jeeze, this one cuts to the bone.
Wonderful in form and content, jc.
Very well done.

michael

FreeByrd
Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267

3 posted 1999-11-28 08:12 PM


The title says it all.

The words dig deep.

Excellent

-RS

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There must be some kinda way out of here... say the joker to the thief

There's to much confusion, I can't get no relief

- Hendrix


Deverone
Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 136
San Antonio, Tx, USA
4 posted 1999-11-28 08:24 PM


Welcome to DARK Passions JC... VERY nicely put. I had to read it a few times...I liked it so much.

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Deverone

"We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out".

----Ray Bradbury---



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