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Zeigeist
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since 2009-12-09
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0 posted 2010-08-15 09:46 AM



I Just Can’t Look

I just can’t look
at your eyes saying goodbye.
I just can’t hear the words
that lead me away from you.
I can’t watch arms that should
be reaching out for me,
hang limp at your side.

I know the world turns
I know nothing stands still,
but how does one sever
the life line that keeps you afloat.

I want you to be happy
but I can’t watch you walk away
I just can’t look.

Zeitgeist

8/15/10

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Member Patricius
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1 posted 2010-08-15 10:46 AM


powerful write poet.. well conveyed sense of loss and the inability to face the arms and eyes that say good bye
OldBuddyOldPal
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2 posted 2010-08-15 11:01 AM


I don't want to look either.
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
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displaced
3 posted 2010-08-15 11:07 AM


looking sometimes makes for great poetry!

great writing here!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
4 posted 2010-08-15 01:05 PM


A very touching offering. This might stir memories in many readers no doubt.

Love,
Margherita

easy1
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since 2010-05-22
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5 posted 2010-08-15 06:59 PM


I get the feeling that sometimes it's better not to look. Yet if one really cares for the person who is leaving, look one must.
Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
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6 posted 2010-08-15 11:04 PM


Sad but excellent write, Zeigist.
                           Ida

Zeigeist
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since 2009-12-09
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7 posted 2010-08-17 07:49 PM


Thank you to all my long time friends here at PiP. I havn't been around much lately because I have been focusing on my music. I will take some time to do some reading and replying to some poetry soon.    

Zeitgeist.

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