Wasting Time Waiting for the Last Breath (Masquerade)

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Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

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Florida

0 posted 2004-10-26 10:29 AM

I can not speak
of things past
and what role they played
in the future
I now live.

I can not change
the things already done,
nor compromise
tomorrow by going back.
But still I wonder,
in the dark recesses
of my mind,
if I had been
a different person
from the start,
how many would still be here?
And what different path
would I have taken?

Yet reality reminds me.
I am slower now
having been here beyond
my recommended time.
No longer concerned
with living.
Wasting time to think
about the life I have lived
and choices I made
and the people I have touched.
Knowing in the end
it didn't matter all that much.

___________________________
Good Lord, A big "so sorry" to the poet I tried to pen.

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

1 posted 2004-10-26 10:40 AM

I see a few different folks in this, but I'm not even going to try guessing. Not sure who you were portraying, but this is an incredible write. Proffessor Gloom maybe?? hmmm....
well done Susan..

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

muted

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since 2004-01-15

Posts 2949
Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving

2 posted 2004-10-26 10:45 AM

love the message, but dont know who's mask you are wearing!

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2004-10-26 10:49 AM

I have a feeling the poet
you have emulated will enjoy
this very much.

I know I did!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2004-10-26 11:47 AM

I'm guessing either icebox or Gloom by the theme, but there are a couple others it might be, though I'm still letting this one 'settle in' until the poet comes into clearer view.

Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

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the ass-end of space

5 posted 2004-10-26 12:18 PM

icebox jumps out at me, great write regardless of who it is

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

6 posted 2004-10-26 01:37 PM

I'm thinking icebox here....hmmm...good one!!

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

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New York

7 posted 2004-10-26 02:54 PM

definitely icey . . .
well done Susan!

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

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walking the surreal

8 posted 2004-10-26 03:36 PM

I too felt ice box -

Hugs - Susan

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

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

9 posted 2004-10-26 04:26 PM

I'm thinking Raph.

Great work Susan

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

~ani difranco~

wranx
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since 2002-06-07

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Moved from a shack to a barn

10 posted 2004-10-26 09:41 PM

Thanks for taking up the challenge.

And I see icebox as well.

Nicely done!

Martie

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California

11 posted 2004-10-26 09:42 PM

Yep, icebox!

Greeneyes

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In Your Poetic Mind

12 posted 2004-10-26 11:23 PM

I see a little Duncan in this? wonderful words Susan

~~*~~
Read between the lines
look deep into each word
and you will understand the
depth of my soul (GE)
~~**~~

passing shadows
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displaced

13 posted 2004-10-27 05:32 AM

I saw icebox in this

good write, no matter who it is

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

14 posted 2004-10-27 07:19 AM

I cannot guess who the poet is...as I've not been here long enough...but will say, this was a stunning poem...very much enjoyed

My oh my, this was good!

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

15 posted 2004-10-27 08:44 AM

Yes, I was trying to wear Icey (Icebox).

Icey, I am so sorry, I am afraid I can not do you justice...but you know I love ya, right?

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Midnitesun

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Gaia

16 posted 2004-10-27 09:16 AM

Susan, you did a great job! Look at how many of us picked him? That means we all have read him often enough to 'see' him here, and you painted a fine portrait.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

17 posted 2004-10-27 10:25 AM

Susan, whomever it might be, I am sure you did them proud! This was a fantastic write you just penned! Brava!

Hugs 'n smiles,
Linda

icebox
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in the shadows

18 posted 2004-10-27 08:13 PM

"But still I wonder,
in the dark recesses
of my mind,
if I had been
a different person
from the start,
how many would still be here?"

Too true Sweet Lady!

I am honored, thank you.

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