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Romy
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida

0 posted 2000-10-20 12:18 PM

Like a thief, I steal quietly from my bed,
drawn to the glow
of the computer screen,
like a moth to a flame.

In the silence of the night,
the walls and ceilings whisper to me,
of things I can’t not dwell upon
in the harsh, busy, brightness of day.

The doors to my office are wide open
like arms outstretched in welcome,
as I step out of my heavy responsibilities
and leave them neatly in the hall.

I am filled with anticipation and guilt,
as my fingers reach for the keys to my passion,
unlocking well-hidden thoughts
in the early morning hours.

The blessed darkness envelopes me,
wraps itself around me like a robe,
warm and comforting,
it is my companion now.

It is here, in the quiet of this room
that I may dare to wonder or dream,
or say those things I must not say,
in ordinary daylight.

While up the stairs and down the hall,
people who live normal lives
sleep on peacefully,
unaware of my secret love affair.

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

1 posted 2000-10-20 12:22 PM

Well now, it seems to me that anyone who writes like this should be able to shout it to the world! Glad you didn't keep this a secret.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

Honey Bunch
Member

since 2000-08-08

Posts 99
South Africa

2 posted 2000-10-20 01:36 AM

Hi, Debbie,

Welcome to the club!!

Let's hope your secret passion never dies.

Helen

Jon Mewett
Senior Member

since 2000-03-04

Posts 1304

3 posted 2000-10-20 04:15 AM

Well yep it sure does get under your skin this place........its so nice......welcome

Jon

wordancer
Senior Member

since 2000-07-30

Posts 809
VA

4 posted 2000-10-20 07:27 AM

Yes! I know them nights and/or wee hours of the morn, when the words will not leave me alone and I know if I don't wake up enough to get up and write...I will usually lose that particular way a certain thought went.

It does make for some interesting days at work as I stagger in a daze through the day.LOL

-lady

Romy
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida

5 posted 2000-10-20 02:48 PM

This is why I love the passions forum. Here I will find people like myself who have to follow that strong urge to bare their soul at any hour!
Thanks Everybody, I knew you would understand!

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 2000-10-20 08:18 PM

I can relate to this too, Debbie! Very good!

Denise

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