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passing shadows
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0 posted 2006-06-04 05:54 PM



I Grew Away

I grew away from you
you say it's my own fault
I carried my wounds gracefully
until you poured on the salt

I laid out like art
because in my heart
I might have enjoyed the pain
being accustomed to it, I didn't know
then how to feel alive without it
figuring death should I let it go.

Life was the darkness I grew up in
but now past the numb, I've grown
no longer attracted to the pain
even if it means I'll be alone.

Still, there are many to replace me
to help you color your shadows gray
I keep that secret behind the eyes
that won't look back on yesterday

I grew up with you

then I grew away.



© Copyright 2006 Dixie Lee Bullington - All Rights Reserved
Honeybee
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1 posted 2006-06-04 06:19 PM


Honest and powerful.....I find that lately I relate to every poem of yours...This is a keeper~

Melissa~

Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world!

Midnitesun
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Gaia
2 posted 2006-06-04 06:25 PM


time to throw away
that salt shaker

froggy
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3 posted 2006-06-04 08:40 PM


I agree with Kacy on her comment.

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace
4 posted 2006-06-05 04:57 AM


"I grew up with you

then I grew away."

dix you poetry is so alive in most of us
thanks


passing shadows
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5 posted 2006-06-05 06:50 AM


thanks ladies!
Debo
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6 posted 2006-06-05 08:40 AM


Another honest in your face write
Great one PS

Debo

kayjay
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7 posted 2006-06-05 09:16 AM


Hearts that don't seem to mend
Stay broken in the end
Like a wound with no healing
We just succumb to the feeling

Always good to read you, Dixie!  Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

LeeJ
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8 posted 2006-06-05 09:26 AM


lately, upon clicking on you, I never know what to expect, nothing less then brilliant, however, your always such a surprise.  

this was heartfelt and echoed through your words, voiced in great feeling.

vandana
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9 posted 2006-06-05 10:18 AM


nice read
Klassy Lassy
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10 posted 2006-06-05 12:42 PM


Ah, Dixie!  Just beautifully penned.  I hope your heart blossoms.  
sweetberry
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11 posted 2006-06-05 09:18 PM


W O W!!!

Very powerful; This one have to be one of my favorites...I felt this one deep in that spot.  All of your work is so touching that I choose all of them as my favorite!!!

"I carried my wounds gracefully
until you poured on the salt"

I don't know how your able to put all of my thoughts into words so perfectly...Thanx

shades of paul
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12 posted 2006-06-05 09:37 PM


another fine job Passing Shadows......paul

shades of peace,love,and happiness to you

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
13 posted 2006-06-05 10:04 PM



You know by now, Dixie, I try not to read
others' comments until after I post to you...

Because I want my thoughts to be reflective
of your poetry...

and right now?  All I can say is...
grow on.

You're in the right zone, now.




FNG
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14 posted 2006-06-06 12:14 PM


see new found strength ..

great write..

Bodger
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15 posted 2006-06-06 02:53 PM


One of the biggest problems Sweetheart and what most men fear

That you either try to dominate and controll or let life appear

Something, bye the way that gave these words

Son is yours till he takes a wife
Daughter is yours
All your life

Who controls, who lets go, and possession at times

Seems to matter more than success

Dave

marcel
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az, usa
16 posted 2006-06-07 09:13 PM


there is a sweet sorrow in this, that makes me sad to think of your pain, but puts a smile on my face knowing your pain is now surfaces, only in memories.
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