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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa 
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this is a response to the replies made to, "The Dogs of War", posted by wordancer, and to replies(or lack of replies) to other dark posts made by other authors in this forum. ____________________________________________________ Out of the Darkness As it is in the world, there are many colors in the soul of man. In truth, some are dark. The honest poet has the courage to explore the dark colors, as well as the light. For he seeks truth. Only in this way, can the artist or poet, arrive at his own truth, in a world blinded by the dark. All of it is there, waiting for discovery, in silent prenatal repose, in the dark corners. Not for the faint of heart, or the smug, or self righteous, nor those arrogant creatures that scoff at the dreamers. A poet is his dreams, and yes, his nightmares too. How could it be otherwise in such a colorful world? the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
These are wise words, Pegasus. I must plead guilty to being faint of heart, and I am often troubled by the dark poems. That makes it difficult for me to respond to them. Yet, I would not have them unwritten. Perhaps they disturb me because they force me to confront things I try to hide even from myself. Thank you for pointing out the value of exploring all feelings in the search for truth. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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wordancer Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809VA |
quote: ...and without the shadows how can we preceive the true beauty of light... |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
and as the silence screams it's rejection, the poet smiles...... so says the winged pegasus the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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wordancer Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809VA |
Consider this, my winged wonder, that silence is not rejection--it is voiceless awe. Stunned into amazement, the audience can only try to understand what their eyes perceive. Just a matter of perception...you know…  -the wordancer spins and executes a perfect backflip, lands on her feet and bows LOL, methinks I better go and shovel the snow off my car. |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Pegasus - I so enjoy your work! Here, you have challenged us to embark on a journey... I think one needs to feel securely attached before tackling the dark unknown - I often catch glimpses - afraid I'll be caught in its grasp... Or maybe I fear that darkness holds more truth than I care to admit.... Very thoughtful and thought-provoking -- I love this one! Lary |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
Pegasus... A very thought provoking piece here....you have opened our eyes.... Best |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
I try...but it is so scary to confront those nightmares! I wish I could crawl inside your head and learn a few things...no matter how hard I try, my poems always come out sounding too friendly or cutsie...but dark thoughts are there too. |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
friends..we fear most what is locked in the shadows. especially within the shadows of our own subconscious. to drag these dark thoughts and feelings out into the light is like saying, "see? they aren't as bad as I thought, once I can see them clearly"...physician, heal thyself. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost [This message has been edited by pegasus111 (edited 02-07-2001).] |
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wandering Member
since 2001-01-21
Posts 92 |
nice work...I enjoy the dark side...by revealing it in words we release ourselves from its grip. lost in thought, found in words. wanderer |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Apsolute truth, Pegasus. I spent many years and could only write of the darkside that I battled with. I finally surrendered all of the darkness to God and His wondrous healing. It is a glory to me to walk in the light, yet in times of deep pain (as I am experiencing now) thank God for my poetry to write of it and have it be only a time to pass through until it is but a memory. Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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