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Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2004-10-23 05:31 PM

~ * ~

She said I had caused her to birth a smile,
Feeling I had found my own voice,
Not in rhymes, but flowing words,
Spilled in random thoughts upon a page of white,
She was glad wite had turned a hue of blue.
Maybe she lives in the misted senses
Still so fragile and unknown to me?
There, on that path so shadow drawn
By a mad mind’s spinning wheel,
Living in constant fear of hearing voices
Trigger that darkness of my past
Filled with multiple directives
Beyond any sane mind’s right and reason.

Why she reasoned I had finally found my voice
I did not ponder, no not for a second,
Doing so would only impede its very acceptance.
For all too long I wore her tender embrace.
My life has always been just what it is was.
Simply what others deemed it should be.
Now in the winter-frosted stages of my life
Understanding my past, and perhaps present
Would most surly mean my sudden death.

I’m different?I sure hope so.
To care about those needing love and care
Needs no reason, nor do I find fault in it.
They are human beings whose veins
Run with the same blood that I once shed.
It is a privileged duty to care for others.
That I never question.
Perhaps one should not dwell so
On the negativity of another’s life,
Searching for some pity or a reason residing there,
For they may long ago have forgiven their sinners
Setting themselves free of any bondage.

Sure, I have walked with a heavy load on this life's plain,
Inhaling its beautiful fragrance, but also,
Choking back vomit from its putrid smell of decayed rot.
Still I know I stand tall, proud and beautiful.
Love touched, seared, and all too often branded me,
Still not unlike her I put my hand to my heart
Hoping to feel one day what I know I may never feel
Unsure if I even could, or how it feels.

For another so ever brief moment
My mind plays tricks in those shadows
Floating hope in that dampened misted despair,
Reminding me of those once offered, brief
Beautiful flickers of luminescence
That could warm me right to my very core.
So again, in discontent I hide in shadows
Searching for that light, but know this,
I hide there in the safety of that darkness
I can bleed there unseen,
Always ready for flight from fright.
I don’t know if I will ever find my own voice,
For a shrouded pain lives there,
But I feel some envy in her having found hers.

~ * ~

© Mysteria 10/2004

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all art and science.
~ Albert Einstein

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (10-23-2004 06:16 PM).]

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2004-10-23 06:08 PM

and this is exactly what I mean!

I love the free flow of thought here, and this is indeed your voice.

As for mine? Most times I really should just shut up.

Brava lady, and thanks for the honor, because I truly love this'n.

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

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2 posted 2004-10-23 06:18 PM

I don’t know if I will ever find my own voice,
For a shrouded pain lives there,
But I feel some envy in her having found hers.

Oh I believe you have Mysterious one.

Enjoyed very much

Mxx

and I am haunted
by my illicit exquisite dream
but I can't really wake up
so I just drift in between

~ani difranco~

Martie

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3 posted 2004-10-23 06:30 PM

Sharon

You have a voice...I have heard it many times...it is thoughtful, intelligent and funny...and also very beautiful!

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

4 posted 2004-10-23 06:30 PM

Sharon

Nicely done...I enjoyed the read very much.

Especially these words..

"Perhaps one should not dwell so
On the negativity of another’s life,
Searching for some pity or a reason residing there,
For they may long ago have forgiven their sinners
Setting themselves free of any bondage."

Too true!

Eric

Ain't doin nothin at all
Just answerin the call
Kinda driftin away from it all~~~~~

passing shadows
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5 posted 2004-10-23 09:27 PM

awesome

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2004-10-23 09:30 PM

Sharon,
I think your voice has been heard, at least I've heard it.

Tequilia_Sunrise
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Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada

7 posted 2004-10-23 09:51 PM

BEautifull

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2004-10-24 02:32 AM

I am delighted that you enjoyed a dark corner of my mysterious mind.

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all art and science.
~ Albert Einstein

littlewing
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9 posted 2004-10-24 08:56 AM

as for finding voices, all ya'll have always had yer voices . . . they just keep changing pitch is all.   *smile*

Sharon?  You have always had a voice, I do agree that this one right here is most fitting.  *nudges K*

Beautiful writing.

(OMG I have been looking for that graphic for a long time, can you mail it to me?  Please?  I call it "He Who Flies With Ravens."

Margherita
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10 posted 2004-10-24 09:54 AM

quote:
Reminding me of those once offered, brief
Beautiful flickers of luminescence
That could warm me right to my very core.

That's it!
Powerful, beautiful write, dear Sharon!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Gentle Spirit
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11 posted 2004-10-24 10:47 AM

Sharon you have spoken in such beautiful voice. Very well done sweetie.

Robert Joseph
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12 posted 2004-10-24 11:57 AM

Both darkness and light move in swift capture of the heart with each read.

Robert Joseph

vandana

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13 posted 2004-10-24 11:58 AM

nice write

Susan
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14 posted 2004-10-24 12:07 PM

Mysteria - I must agree with Serenty - your voice here flows in aria of emotion and beauty of soul -

Sweet Lady, look no farther - for the essence of truth flows in passionate cascade-
and it is sweet music indeed -

Hugs to you - I so enjoyed this gift of sharing - that's what poetry is, to move the reader to feeling -

Love - Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

HopeS
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15 posted 2004-10-24 12:45 PM

Sharon , In darkness or light , I enjoy everything you write

Hugs Hope

Mysteria

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Posts 18328
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16 posted 2004-10-24 01:10 PM

Again, I am glad you enjoyed fantasy from a dark corner of my mysterious mind. Sometimes our real voice hides in shadows for reasons beyond the comprehension to those asking the questions.

Suzie ~ I always put the name of the art and artist on all my graphics as it is only right, they too hold copyrights. I try to use as much of Linda Bergkvist's work as I can and this one is called,"Enyhyre." I sent you all my links to her work so enjoy!

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all art and science.
~ Albert Einstein

Janet Marie
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17 posted 2004-10-28 10:26 AM

Maybe she lives in the misted senses
Still so fragile and unknown to me?
===================================

something about those lines just spoke to me...
so lovely....
Yes..our good witch is right...this side of your pen allows you to speak volumes...
loved this poetic exploration ...
you reveal and still remain mysterious...
as it should be. *S*
excellent writing poetess Sharon.
signed:
the tardy moth

Ink runs from the corners of my mouth.
There is no happiness like mine ...
I've been eating poetry.

Mark Strand

babygirlwlove
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18 posted 2004-10-28 10:37 AM

::wow:::

:::beautiful tribute:::!!!

**babygirL**

**Intoxicant to the SouL**

Decaflame
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19 posted 2004-10-28 10:55 AM

A beautiful voice...

muted

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20 posted 2004-10-28 10:55 AM

very moving

every word of this was enjoyed

vandana

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21 posted 2004-10-28 11:20 AM

nice write

hoot_owl_rn
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22 posted 2004-10-28 04:48 PM

Sharon...I think you have indeed found your own voice. What lovely work, it makes me so overjoyed to see how you've grown as a poet into your own

Mysteria

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Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

23 posted 2004-10-30 01:56 AM

I am so pleased you enjoyed this little exchange I had with Karen one night, and maybe I should write of them more often. Thanks again.

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