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chasing away darkness
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chasing away darkness |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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He sat down beside me so gentle and kind, laughter and sunshine came into my mind. He held me closely and deep down inside stirred an old memory I thought I could hide, memories of someone who once held me tight someone who chased away Darkness from night. So often I've feared, so often I've tried. Too often I've stumbled, too often I've cried. Yet when I think clearly it all seems so right. My mind is now restful, I accept the night. The reason is simple and timing is right, I found how to chase away Darkness with light. ~ This is an edited repost from August 2001, one of my first Pips posts. My muse has been sleeping lately. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, I absolutely love this poem. Thank you for sharing it again for those of us who missed it years ago. Please, bring back more while your muse is missing. xoxoxo Alison |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Since you asked so nicely  Thanks, dearest Alison. I wrote this while living on Chena Hot Springs Rd, just outside of Fairbanks. It was an 'imaginery friend' who sat with me on a night when I was feeling a bit blue. It was August 11, just one month before The Towers fell, and all the other disastrous events of 9/11/01. You won't believe how active the board was after that! Things flew down the page so fast if you got up from your PC to get a cup of tea, your post was already heading for page two. The poetic outpouring was mind boggling. I think that is when I first wrote one about My Rainbow Dancing Lights, the Aurora of Goodbyes. Maybe its time to repost that one....just before Sept 11. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
This is beautifully written, Kacy. |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Great and beautiful tribute to an 'imaginary friend' Kacy. I live myself in an imaginary world. lol |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Wonderful! I learned early in life that I am only fully alive in darkness; no role playing, no costumes, no expectation to be met except my own. Be well. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Kacy - Without the dark we cannot know the light and the other way around as well. To know each side of the coin is a gift although it sometimes doesn't seem like it. Really enjoyed this! Helen |
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peaceseaker Member
since 2009-07-29
Posts 161 |
mns...this was so well written...enjoyed a great deal...glad you posted it again...will look forward to other's from your pen...peaceseaker |
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ninjawild Junior Member
since 2009-08-11
Posts 33u.s. army |
i dont know what the original was but this is pretty good.. made me think of when i was a kid and i needed a hug and the only one there was my mom.. kudos.. |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Love you light blasting! Really adored this. L, H |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Love your poem and the solace that lies within. Peace to you, Midnite poetess~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Your poetry touches me deeply, Kacy. I am always looking forward to your next write. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This poem has an interesting rhyme scheme. I like it fine. Love Bobby |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This resonates with me too, both literally (4 security lights in short while have given a problem of one type or another) and, of course, metaphorically. Your poem is very comforting. I particularly appreciate it right now, and am glad that it brought you comfort both then and now. Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This had me in tears, Kacy for its heartache and honesty. I am glad that it brought a level of catharsis, though. Powerpunch prayers for your health and happiness. Owl |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Kacy, I like the talk of the poem, its responses to the questionnings of the poet, your style has evolved during these years but talent keeps its way...thank you very much. yann |
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