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My Shadow
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My Shadow |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced 
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There's a shadow on the wall today and I'm losing my grip. I never really heard you speak over the faucet's annoying drip. I suppose I feel brave a bit, not thinking that I'll fall though today is just like yesterday ...except for the wall. It seems I'm always intruding there on days where I shouldn't be, on thoughts I can't claim as mine, a woman that's just not me. I try to ignore the shadow and pardon the intrusion, try to keep the meter running away from a conclusion and try to see tomorrow now, believe it's not the same, but I only have a shadow there and there's no one left to blame. |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
enjoyed. when I read your poems with sadness, I can only sigh...can not find proper words to say. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I can particulary 'relate' to the following: "and try to see tomorrow now, believe it's not the same, but I only have a shadow there and there's no one left to blame." much applause on this 'write'.... [from one who has had a mostly 'dark' poetic day!] |
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wordwizard Member
since 2003-09-08
Posts 483on the way to next world |
and they always follow..enjoyed the read  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"though today is just like yesterday ...except for the wall" it's about that wall Dixie excellent analogy... this one hurts |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Great stuff. Rhymes and flows very well. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear shadowy Dixie, this is a very powerful poem. Deep in its expressed consciousness. When you individuate the shadow, the light is right there inviting you to focus on it. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
But tomorrow may bring more than you ever anticipated! You Are Loved |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
You make me want to reach out and just hug tightly. It's sad - but it's a wonderful poem. I am a fan! |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Dixie, you make my heart ache for you so much sometimes. This is such a powerful write .. *huge big hugs to you* ~*Sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I don't mean to make anyone sad or for this to be a sad write here, just how I feel, that's all going through some hard times right now but at least I'm breathing thanks for the wonderful replies and hugs |
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L. Ottanio Junior Member
since 2007-04-17
Posts 27Connecticut, USA |
I often write of the world and the hand I have been dealt - but its then that I realize in the midst of my pity party - how some others have it far worse than I. it is then I am grateful for what little I've been given... and know that I am glad to have it so great. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I prefer acceptance over blame...James |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Dixie, whilst I feel the pain and sadness and ache on your behalf, I saw what I knew would be there - the inimitable courage and determination and the success of Dixie. It just worries me that you don't see it enough and that you chastise yourself - but just read your poem as though you are one of us, and then you will see the courage and determination and success there, shining bright! Own it and celebrate it. By all means, feel sad when you need to, but, at the same time, recognise the Dixie the rest of us know. Smiles and hugs. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Remember, Darlin' Dixie, there has to be light in order for there to be a shadow cast!  Love & Light, Linda  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
It seems I'm always intruding there on days where I shouldn't be, on thoughts I can't claim as mine, a woman that's just not me. first realize if you can, it is nothing more then a growth... I know this sounds really wierd, but when one can learn to embrace the pain, as well as when we embrace the magnificance and celebrate both...it is an astounding awakening.... love to you for such an emotional and dead honest write.... Hugs Lee J. |
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