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It does not hold
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It does not hold |
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anya Member
since 2002-07-27
Posts 393London, UK |
Absence can be, has become, no longer a loss, a lack or a void. The center, not peripheral, but vivid, vital, enveloping thoughts, touches, silent wishes. When something missing, is more familiar, a dear pain, than what was lost. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
When emptiness itself becomes a palpable sensation, a person can and will sometimes cling to it. Unnatural in concept, maybe, but you see it a lot. most just don't realize they are doing it. Enjoyed the ponder. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Okay, if all else fails you went to the center and found vividness, something of which to hold onto. Something real. Tangible. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Last stanza wraps your thought tightly in summation. The ache of holding "the void" rings loudly here- great write, w/heartfelt emotion. kudos poet! ~d "..But a tyrant spell has bound me, |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
super inspiration, anya, i very loved the idea that missing someone become the very center, thanks a lot yann |
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anya Member
since 2002-07-27
Posts 393London, UK |
Thanks guys, yes Michael I think you're right, definitely somewhat of an unnatural concept but I think it is very easy to do, cling on to the past and loses that is. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
enjoyed reading this...james |
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