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Poet deVine
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0 posted 2000-02-12 11:32 AM


Luring me with a promise of salvation
The night beckons me into it's embrace
I walk away from my sanctuary
into the darkness, leaving no trace

Never looking back over my shoulder
Disappearing, like I’d never been
tears dried on my swollen cheeks
looking forward to my life of sin

I know just where this path will lead
and I have no fear as I walk that way
It pains me not to make this decision
and I will never rue this day

I’ve taken my life into my own hands
no one else will decide my fate
walking away from the pain of you
I pray that it’s not too late

As dawn slowly lifts her morning veil
to reveal the light of a brand new day
I hide my smile of pleasure at
having found the courage to run away


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Mistikman
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1 posted 2000-02-12 11:36 AM


Great poem, as always Poet deVine. Such strong feelings you have portrayed in leaving someone, sends a chill up my spine  

 I am not a poet, I am merely one who speaks in emotion


Janet Marie
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2 posted 2000-02-12 12:37 PM


Poet D,
this poem is EXCELLENT! it is SO well expressed.
"walking away from the pain of you"...
I love that line.
A difficult time-beautifully expressed.
take care, janet marie

 ...found your heart-then lost your lover...licked your wounds then run for cover...
take your time...there will be another...
and dont make the same mistake twice...
unless you can pay the price...
Dan Fogelberg



Nan
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3 posted 2000-02-12 12:55 PM


Moving on... a difficult venture, indeed - and you do it well...
Gene
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5 posted 2000-02-12 02:44 PM


Poet,

This is a wonderful poem about courage to move on.

In my business, I often tell my people just before going into an important meeting, "You have to be willing to walk away from the table."  As long as you have an attitude like that, you're in the driver's seat. Our daily life is no different. You can't advance unless you move forward. You have to take that risk.  

~Gene

Little_Spyro
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6 posted 2000-02-12 05:13 PM


Where do you get all this talent?! lol  
Beautiful poem! I'm just glad I don't have to do it yet...actually, I'm just starting to go out on dates...

Beautiful as usual,
In every way, that's what I say!  

Little Spyro T. Dragon

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7 posted 2000-02-12 07:55 PM


Sharon-
This is a vision of strength in the making.
It's never too late.
Smile broadly ... you've earned that right.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Munda
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8 posted 2000-02-13 02:16 PM


I find this an extremely good poem, speaking of pain and the courage to walk out of it.
I only hope this is not a "true" poem, for if so....hugs girl and lots of strenght !

Denise
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9 posted 2000-02-13 06:50 PM


Beautiful expression of strength and courage, Sharon!  

Denise

X Angel
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10 posted 2000-02-14 07:55 PM


I am going to give you a "Gold Star" for this poem PDV. I loved this, I have been there and understand completely.
*hugs*
~X~

 Vivian Greene

~It is not our circumstances that create our discontent or contentment. It is us.~

Beverly
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11 posted 2000-02-22 04:22 AM


"as dawn slowly lifts her morning veil"... Oh what power in these words.  I always enjoy reading your work.  I look forward to more!  Thank you!
Another Heather
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12 posted 2000-02-22 05:32 AM


Like everyone else I am amazed at you expressed such a difficult situation so beautifully.
I love the personification of the night and the dawn.

 "The world is never the same
once a good poem
has been added to it."
-Dylan Thomas

passing shadows
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13 posted 2004-12-25 09:22 AM


thanks for this...glad i went back in here today
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