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jwebs
Junior Member
since 2006-08-15
Posts 25
Ft Hood, TX

0 posted 2006-09-25 04:05 PM


Sometimes the world seems
like a wave of endless dreams
draped over a window of opportunity
unrealized by the frame of our own indecision
drifting on the sands
of a wind too weak to contain
and too strong to release
as the angels of destiny
fail to find meaning
in the futility of sadness
that darkens night
into bright sunlight

an eclipse of fever
that rides across the heavens
painting misery
on the very souls it has come to protect

as I stand in the nothingness that supports me
through fire and rain
laughing beside myself
disconnected from reality
as the dreams I dwell in
slowly fade away

here I sit
where the mysteries of life and death
are made plain before me
yet the sight alone blinds me
and steals my voice
so that I may never describe
the insignificance
that we so richly deserve
and fail to achieve

I keep wondering
why this really even matters
as if understanding were a virtue
given to all
who drink from the fountain of life
that no one can reach

yet we pass away our time
with trivial matters
that mean the world to no one
and mean everything to those
who never see its effect on their lives
and never say thank you

© Copyright 2006 James Webster - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2006-09-25 05:49 PM


jwebs,
Thank you for the reminder. Enjoyed

Snowflake From Hell
Senior Member
since 2003-07-10
Posts 777
My own little Icey Oblivion
2 posted 2006-09-25 05:55 PM


yes thank you, also enjoyed

Swinging the Dead in this Free Fall you call life, Swinging the Dead on a Deathride

passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
3 posted 2006-09-26 11:33 AM


this is a thinker, for sure

glad I got to read it

LeeJ
Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

4 posted 2006-09-26 12:01 PM


as I stand in the nothingness that supports me
through fire and rain
laughing beside myself
disconnected from reality
as the dreams I dwell in
slowly fade away

here I sit
where the mysteries of life and death
are made plain before me
yet the sight alone blinds me
and steals my voice
so that I may never describe
the insignificance
that we so richly deserve
and fail to achieve

awesome!!!!!!!!!



really really loved this

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
5 posted 2006-09-26 03:38 PM


When you return from Iraq, soldier man, you deserve a mighty big show of appreciation and a "THANK YOU" that could be heard on planet Mars!

You are probably feeling "disconnected from reality" so that you can have at least a modicum of peace in that war-torn land.

Your dreams do not fall on deaf ears as it may seem. Keep the faith, do your duty, and then come home to the land of plenty where dreams do come true.

I have been thinking of you and all of your comrades. I continue to pray for the safe return of all. You may be out of sight, but you are not out of mind. THANK YOU

Love, Peace, Harmony & Gratitude,
EA

The Lady
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634
The Southwest
6 posted 2006-09-26 05:06 PM




powerful work James
thank you...

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
7 posted 2006-09-26 06:17 PM


Nice...James
aziza
Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995
Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!
8 posted 2006-09-27 01:01 AM


Thank you.

I am glad you are among us -- and I look foward to reading more of your work.  Know I will be watching for your poetry.

aziza

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