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jjote
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since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada

0 posted 2005-07-20 03:44 AM


We cuddle in the warmth of the open hearth,
as dark falls like a curtain, suddenly, with a sky
of low and brilliant stars.
Shadows of trees silhouette against the half-light.

A year ago, we were in deep pain for the loss of a loved one.
But life does go on, time the great healer of eclipsed spirits.
Painful memories do work themselves loose,
a moment comes when the door opens and lets the future in.

We have learned to harmonize ourselves
to the regular rhythms of life – slowly awaken
from a darkness long untouched by sleep.
It is time to emerge from the shadows, knowing
that happy moments can not be duplicated,
we just have to shut a door properly on the past.

© Copyright 2005 Josefina Costales - All Rights Reserved
LeeJ
Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

1 posted 2005-07-20 08:25 AM


absolute and quit a remarkable write
Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
2 posted 2005-07-20 09:05 AM


'Painful memories do work themselves loose,
a moment comes when the door opens and lets the future in."

I adored that line.  

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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