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Crying Ice
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Crying Ice |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands 
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 Today the world is dressed in winter freezing me breathless in a standstill world I hear the sound of crying ice fighting the waves underneath A lonely tear escapes my eye writing a sad tale about my own struggle on my ice-cold cheek… |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
So sad, so lonely, so desolate, so cooold! Neeraja! It's been ages! You really know how to create an atmosphere! ~ Within and without! Very well penned! Giving you an extra-warm hug, Linda  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The words and photo do go hand in hand...and warm hands they are. Welcome back, my friend. We have missed you! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is beautifully written, Neeraja. How doubly sad it is, taking into account that your surname means "honeymoon" in Afrikaans, and presumably, also in Dutch. I am looking forward to reading more of your excellent poety. I hope things get better for you. Owl |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
Sunshine, Linda and Owl, thank you so much for your comforting words, yes it was too long and so much has happened, most good things and even when things don't look so sunny today I know they will be soon! I hope you all feel happy and healthy! I took the photo myself last week, we had a few weeks of very cold weather and I went to a dyke that separates the Waddensea from the IJsselmeer to see and hear the ice.... it was there and then that this poem was born. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I just read in your reply that you took the photo yourself and that it was the source of inspiration for this very fine write. Yeppers! You're a poet, alright! ~ and a photographer as well!  Linda |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I have never "heard" ice but next time I find any I will sure try after reading this. What a very poignant presentation. Welcome back, and may only good things come your way this year. Carpe' Diem, |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Neeraja, this is exquisite and I love the picture too. The light is there to promise warmer days. Just beautiful, even in its melancholy. Love, Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This has a cold, lonely but very beautiful feel to it, Neeraja. Ida |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
this and the pic are just beautiful |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"Today the world is dressed in winter freezing me breathless in a standstill world" ...just love your opener...and the pic...so surreal...excellent combination...truly an art...thank you for sharing |
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