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4 AM And I Is Not Well
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4 AM And I Is Not Well |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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Boo diddy diddy the cat meowed pretty when the rabbit jumped over the moon; I'm never wrapped tight but I travel light. Is that old meat wagon coming for me soon? I haven't prayed since before long pants, but sometimes I wish I'd remember, other times like tonight I know I danced with the Devil and longingly wish I'd forget perhaps then to slip easily this soft grasp on sanity perchance I even would sleep and keep still from jumping to valid conclusions; it's those wishing times the chill quiet times when the itch of life drives me crazy. You see? Always, after the storm is over, after all that is won or is lost, I'm bereft of emotion beyond the recall of battle unable to assay the cost of survival; I'll grin and say "fine" if I'm asked, I'll smile and nod a grim wink and those around often will think I've started to dotter. I laugh at the children who wish string is a theory and also it could be a cheese when they can't see threads of existence; politicians not withstanding, there are no keys to the kingdom of god since the locks were melted for stars. Where are the days gone, the quiet patient days, the ways of guarding endlessly, guarding the pass in my old wolf skin cloak drawn tight to the neck blocking the eternal winds, sharp in the eye to the trail, simplicity's invaluable task? Of course in the end I would fail and all the people did die way back before there was linear thought; bodies are nothing but costumes for souls congealed for a moment thought's dust balls gathered in time, coming and going swept by the wind, pretties for parties when new guests arrive. ©2007 by icebox . |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I could read you forever...and see parts of me. there, between the lines always wondering for me, what the bigger picture is... warm hugs and thoughts Maureen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
there are no keys to the kingdom of god since the locks were melted for stars. what an original thought! You are one of the "Bigs". Always a pleasure to read you. Love, Margherita  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
if I'd have been up at 4am, I'm sure I'd have felt the same way instead bad dreams came (endless guarding...yeah, I know) I liked the line Margherita picked out also |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful flow of thoughts...I liked the line "bodies are nothing but costumes for souls."...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"bodies are nothing but costumes for souls congealed for a moment thought's dust balls gathered in time, coming and going swept by the wind" Oh, dearest icebox...these words sit the lap of truth. Be at peace, friend, knowing you've touched so many with your special glow. I'll be humming a healing chant for you tonight, hoping you are not in great pain. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You may have danced with the devil, IceBox but at least you're honest about it. In aworld full of hypocrits thats a welcome change. "When men grow virtuous in their old age, they only make a sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings." Alexander Pope Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Box of Ice, it may seem like I am taking the easy way out in replying, but everybody else who replied before me, took what I was going to say! ~ Right down the special quotes! Might I add, that you conjure up poetry that every reader can identify with on some level or another. ~ and we all can identify talent when it is laid out before us as you do so expertly!  Giving you a big, warm, healing hug, EA  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I'd certainly like to echo Linda's thoughts and the others as well, thanks for sharing. Lindsay |
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