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Lullaby
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Lullaby |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Lullaby As I lay myself down to rest, There is no peace within this place. The heart don’t beat right in my chest, A shallow murmur mocks the pace. That once filled spot, vacant and void, Echoes forever linger there. A testament to dream destroyed, And years given to disrepair. Setting just right, the spaces set, A haze of shadows fill the room With grim delight, their faces met With disquiet and murk and gloom. The skeleton, off to the left, Of Trust slowly picking his teeth. Charred husk of Love, ever bereft, And sweet Hope lying dead beneath. Weeping starlight, evening’s crush, How soon till it slips to the black? Soft winds whisper… a gentle hush— A tease of things I can’t have back. Like virtue, choice, like heart… and soul. Like will, like faith, given to grief. As I chase through this blackened hole To stake my claim on misbelief. To hum, if just a bit off key, My tune, to turn one angry head; To land a scowl for all to see, That brings virtue unto my dead! To strike a light within this dark. To gift blind eyes a shine so deep. Somewhere beyond where angel’s hark, As I lay myself down to sleep. Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (02-15-2021 03:42 AM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...You know I like DARK but this touches me up and down my spine. Hopefully all is well and your world will let you enjoy this world we have for a little while,,,Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Feels like I'm sitting quietly in a chair in the corner watching you. This is dark, but I wonder what makes it feel so inviting. It's good to see you writing. "I know this love will tear me to pieces |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Not sure all is ever 100% good in my world, Paul. Have many highs and lows, and let people see me on the highs usually. I do find ways to enjoy the time as I pass through this life, though, never doubt that. I know you feel my words as deeply as any, Paul...trust that if I am writing them, as opposed to living them, all is as well as it can be on my end. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Sitting in the corner watching eh, Jenn? I think they have a special name for that, don't they?  Not sure what's inviting about a tired old man finally who can't teach himself to let go, squeezing all he can't let go of so tight his heart finally give out but I trust you to let me know. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I may have been in a mood when I read this. Sometimes it's just the giving in to the mood of things that is inviting. Special word? I'm sure it's around here somewhere.  "I know this love will tear me to pieces |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Dark on the edge of light. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Dark on the edge of light. |
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Divine Paradox Junior Member
since 2021-08-03
Posts 44I'm not from here. |
This was REALLY good. Such a delicate dance on the edge of unlight. Well penned. SG |
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