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In the Arms of Anteros
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In the Arms of Anteros |
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Astraea Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 378California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now |
Bittersweet longing spreading through My veins, seeping into my heart, and holding me still I would forever watch him, I knew this in a dream But it hurt still to See In my mind tugging me closer to his mind pulling me further from myself destroying the Me along the way until bits are left Nothing Nothing until I pull myself back And cry alone at night in the arms of Despair Cradeling my soul with pin-prick cushions Whispering, my only company, breathing ice into my mind, "There's no one else to hold you near. Nothing but I, Despair, and the family you know yourself as Sorrow Loneliness Emptiness No one else to know you so well as we." In still arms I shook comforted horrified accepting all at once Dawn ceasing inside beneath the battle of Night Sinking deeper still into Despair's arm A kitten seeking warmth from a warmth it knew was there Unwilling to grow up And open its eyes to see the world as it is But I know not that comfort of your rocking cradle, embrace, warmth And so my shudders are my own My own, revolving, drawing Despair ever closer in my attempt To draw it, anything, nearer Knowing only that I couldn't find any of the flames I had found back when I had lain Content Peaceful Warm In the arms of Anteros Where the birds seemed to sing louder The wind, breathing smoother And all the greyness gone from sight of vibrant colors For those moments Trouble was barred from my mind Fear, frightened of Anteros' might Sadness' power gone And in their places: Love In his arms everything was safe Punishing those who dare hurt this heart he sought To woo, win and love Until I fell headlong into the only place left to run Your arms Which held me tenderly until I cried And yet you soothed me still So when your wings took you to another more worthy All the warmth left Leaving me nothing to keep me company, to hold me But Despair The Despair which you left when I was alone A bundle of memories accumulated into an abyss Enveloping me like walls of mirrors Reminding me forever of the love I had before In the arms of Anteros ~*~*~*~ Anteros: god of returned love, he punished those who scorned love, some say he is the brother of Eros/Cupid "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness." "Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things." [This message has been edited by Astraea (edited 02-27-2000).] |
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peanogrl83 Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 202 |
Wow! <jaw dropped in awe> Stunning! You seem to have mastered the English language far better than most in this forum! (you possess an unparalleled way with words :.) ) I LOVE the allusion to Anteros! :.) Awesome work and I can't wait to see more! Vreni |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Absolutly stunning, Astraea! I absolutely loved the lines: "Dawn ceasing inside beneath the battle of Night" and "Whispering, my only company, breathing ice into my mind" Phenomenal work, you continue to be one of my favorite poets here.  *Krista Knutson* "Every moment marked with apparitions of your soul...." ~*Sarah McLachlan- Do What You Have To Do*~ |
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poetry_kills Senior Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 549new orleans |
astraea: very good poem... i love the imagery and it flows well... i had a bit of trouble staying with you towards the end, due mainly to length, but that might have something to do with how tired i am *yawn* more than it does with your poem... sincerely, jerome the mysterious priest Disarm you with a smile And leave you like they left me here To wither in denial The bitterness of one who's left alone --[billy corgan]-- |
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