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The Curtain
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The Curtain |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
The Curtain You saw the curtain, you made it fall. You tore it down, now see it all. The cover I was hiding under. Fell fast, without a thunder. You saw how empty it is behind. Why I’m so quiet, and never can unwind. I’m now open, like a book to you. Here I am, an old, worn out, empty shoe. Tears…I can’t cry anymore. A stranger landed on your shore. The life I lived and left behind. Was once so rich, one of a kind. Lonely, I stand before thee now. Over is my picturesque show. Silently crying without a clue. Now you know why I feel so close to you. I left a live that was not mine. Couldn’t drown it with bargain wine. Still, ..I’m searching to this day. But there is nothing more that I can say. There is nothing left for me to do. Now you know why I feel so close to you. At times I feel I have died inside The doors I shut will never open wide Some say that I’m that kind a guy Who always lends a hand, never asking why? Well the mask I wore has fallen for you Now I’m standing there not knowing what to do Tears I cried, well the have dried. ..long long time ago. My life passes by, but even so. Now you know why I feel so close to you. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Helmut- Your words reach in and tug at my heartstrings. 'Now you know why I feel so close to you.' Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh, Helmut, this is absolutely wonderful! So touching and lovely!! Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Helmut, you show a lot of emotion in this poem. Well done. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
A likening to an old empty shoe and a curtained, hidden heart speaks deeply of the person who found the words to create this verse of lovely, aching art. Thank you, Helmut, for sharing this. The way in which you've expressed vulnerability here is exceptional. Claire |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You've expressed yourself well with this piece dear friend...this person should be lucky to have you!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
After coming from there to here, there's always a hollowness inside that can't be filled, unless you have a love to fill it. I think I know what you're talking about. Liked the poem Liz |
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