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Solitude Opens Dusted Wings
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 Solitude Opens Dusted WingsLamps are lit as shadows fall, Quiet echoes down each hall, Silence deafens, sadness rings, Solitude opens dusted wings. 'Ere the moon is risen yet; Sun in a bloody bath now set. Vainly fluttering in a trance, I am a moth, in merry dance. Like a moth drawn to a light, My soul and heart do waltz at night. What is this friend, just who is she? Her memory makes a moth of me. Up and down outside the glass, Then back again for another pass, My shadow flits against glassy wall, I'm fragile as a moth about to fall. The glass is hot, it hits my wings. Bittersweet peace this pain now brings. On the ground, laying in the gutter, Departs my soul in one last flutter. Still somehow I avoid that light, Darkness my friend, saves me at night, Refusing to be a moth with dusted wings, I live her memory and the love it brings.  "Set your spirit free on the wings of a butterfly" Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing. ~ Albert Schweitzer |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Several layers of serious in this... it's not easy being a moth, OR a butterfly... almost as hard as just being human... and making possibilities... good stuff, this. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I like the resurection at the end - the stand of strength - well written my friend -  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sharon, The cue ball scattered all the symbols. Some sank in the pockets but most are still on the table. Like an abstract painting I can only read so much. LOL would you like another session on the couch.  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Beautiful Sharon  the rhyme the flow, all of it Mxx into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So beautiful this gift of words and images you leave for us Sharon. Lovely this.. lovely you...  Heart hugs~Nancy |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
I envy the fragile butterfly, so unhurried on its meandering way. Too often our way is the blunt line of a bee. Enjoyed |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sy Babers, a session on the couch with you? You betca baby! Anytime LOL.Thank you for reading yet another instantaneous "Willow Whine." Sometimes I wonder if they will ever stop, but then ... I guess that holidays are meant to remember those we love even if they are no longer with us but held in heart. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very sweet tribute, Sharon. The people that touch us continue to live through us. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
I remember so many nights watching from inside my balcony window these huge moths as they trapsed up and down my window in vague vertical patterns, bumping again and again "let me in, let me in" your poem brought back these memories and I thank you... because now that summer is so far from here.... any reminder of it at all is a welcome one.... and your poem was just fabulous!!!! Sherry |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A really beauty of a write, sharon. Thank you for sharing this. I sense a beautiful free moth moving alongside a willow in this piece. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon You are an exceptional poet with a big heart!  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sharon, it is good to read you again. I wish you would write more. A dark tale that resurrects at the end. hugs, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'm always touched by your writing |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
an absolute beauty Sharon, lovely! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I think the ending line summed up this lovely, rythmic piece beautifully, Sharon. "I live her memory and the love it brings." Memories, no matter how bittersweet, are still a wonderful thing. They do bring love, as you so genuinely acknowledged. Love still shines amongst the questions, the wants, and the things and people we miss. Memories truly are a good thing, though they can hurt desperately at times. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Like a moth drawn to a light, My soul and heart do waltz at night. What is this friend, just who is she? Her memory makes a moth of me. =============================== Me thinks shes trying to tell you something...you will need butterfly ears to hear... 'Ere the moon is risen yet; Sun in a bloody bath now set. Vainly fluttering in a trance, I am a moth, in merry dance. love that verse...yeppers I do  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
All of you are so kind in your comments to me, and to be honest I haven't had time to write a thing lately, life keeps getting in the way. I do however make time each day to read at least 10-15 people in here, both freinds and new people to encourage them. A note about "The Kitster," who for some reason "reads" me well, and out of the blue offered a hug (or 12), on a day I needed it most. I didn't ask, she offered on a day it was needed, and for that "sense" she has I am always so grateful. I do declare that if there were another person on earth similar to my friend Willow, it may be Kit. You think God handed out duplicates in heart?Again, thanks to you all for reading, and I will try to get in here a little more often after these hectic holiday times. Merry Christmas to you all too. |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
*sigh* beautiful write! ~Alli~ *:.AIM = Alli4000.:* |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your last words are proof that love never dies. *S* Beautiful! *S* |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well you drew the moths I expected to see. But only because the brightness of your writing light is so irresistable. Yes'am I liked this. Touched places I seldom heed. Thanks sweet friend.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Alli, Suthern, and Larry - thank you for taking time out this busy time of year to read the moth here appreciate you and your time. This season is about love, let's spread it around generously. |
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