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Held by the Heights
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Held by the Heights |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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 . . How could you leave me here by myself All alone in Cathy's room This house is haunted by her laugh, Sobs of jilted lovers add to the gloom. The scent of heather does not calm my pulse For I know it's braided in her hair. Thick mist from the moors dampens curtains torn and hovers ghost like in sea chilled air. Don't be charmed by Cathy and her gypsy ways Cold as ice are her perfect lips blood red. Heathcliff is sure to be in a jealous state Though he too be long since dead. She'll tease you like a child and consume your soul You won't even feel a thing. Just your heart pounding like a horse's hooves The crack of her whip doesn't seem to sting. Let me out of this boudoir meant purely for them Temptation's spell has made you blind. Only they can run wild forever on the cliffs Her hair, her skirts flying - Heathcliff grinning, shouting - "Sweet Cathy, she is mine!" . . . Chris Barker July 5, 2004 ~~~~~~~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I trust that you have a Harlequin romance novel to be published in your future!   Linda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent Chris! Really enjoyed the imagery in this tale. Hugs and miss ya!  ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
very imaginative indeed |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Mmmm, moody. Like it. Great imagery. SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Linda, Nancy Lee, Robert & Susan .. Thanks and hugs to you all. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Nightshade - you do write well... BC |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
One of my favorite books/movies woven through your great imagination -- what a write, Chris! Enjoyed! .....jo |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Bill & jo, thankyou for the compliments! Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If this wouldn't make one read what they hadn't read before, I don't know what would... well done, Chris! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Karilea. Your comments mean so much to me. Big Hugs!! |
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Snowflake From Hell Senior Member
since 2003-07-10
Posts 777My own little Icey Oblivion |
great imagery and great write Victims....aren't we all. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I tend to think there is a link between reality and fairy tales, and/or vice versa. You got me going , you did! I love the way you wrote this, Chris~ |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Snowflake & Dixie - thanks so much. Bluesy - good to see you!! I am honoured if my piece got your muse up and at em'! Be waiting for your poem! Thanks & Hugs! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Just your heart pounding like a horse's hooves I agree with Sunshine!! says one whose pulse rate increased with every line *S* |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ruth, thankyou so much my friend. hugs! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwww, you would make a wonderful romance novel writer, sweet friend, this is soooooooo beautiful and would make a wonderful part of one, yay, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Noah & vandana - thankyou both so much! |
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Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
beautifull |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
It's been quite a while since I read Emily Bronte's masterpiece, but you have done a hauntingly fantastic job of recreating the memory and the mood of this novel. It was one of my favourite novels. I had to wear a sweater when I read it because it gave me chills.... I am reaching for my favourite sweatshirt now..... Sherry |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Teq - thankyou for reading and commenting. Sherry - your comments made me smile and and feel proud of my piece. Thankyou! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Stirring and most provocative spell you've written under. Unrequited realms that live on within the confines of novel walls, and poetic release. She would be so proud of this piece. Love, Reg |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Sweet Regina - what a wonderful compliment. Thankyou & Hugs! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Regina, this was amazingly written. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Lee, I don't mind you calling me Regina as she is a wonderful poet and caring person. lol. Thanks for the compliment!! Hugs.  |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
There is an entire book to be told her, from which you've just painted a scene. Well done!! KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Ken! Hugs! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...enjoyed...Jemes |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Hello James. Thankyou so much for taking the time to read and comment. hugs! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
My goodness, Chrislane, this is a perfectly written poem. I really enjoyed reading it. It was like reading a part from a novel, through the eyes of you. I loved it. Hugs, Ethel |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Many thanks Ethel & Hugs!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Chris~ What a stirring beauty this is~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Marge - what a delight it is to have your read and comment! Hugs! |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
couldn't put this down--I had cookies in the oven beeping and a cat meowing, all begging for attention, but your poem won out! Wonderful writing! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...indeed...James |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
misc - wow! my words can do that? Thankyou so much & hugs! James - many thanks. always enjoy your poetry as well. |
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