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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments 
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This was written about a few friends of mine, actually, who have drown in their own sorrows and in turn left the people who loved them most. Although they've returned to us, I know that many people do not. I guess this is a lot like me too. A fragile waterlily Drifts in poison waters An anguished deluge Crumbling lustrous petals The pain consuming Like golden fire. I see it in your eyes The embers dying down Silenced By a seducing storm Of thunderous grief. If only I could banish The pain that plagues you Like a ravenous disease I'd give my soul To make yours whole. But I cannot revive A spirit killed I can only make faded wishes And ask the jaws of night To return you to me. Return, my crippled friend Upon your sooted wings Know yourself again And in turn Remember what we were. *Krista Knutson* ~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack, Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare, Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water, Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha |
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Dusk Treader
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since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Beautifully written piece, Krista, much enjoyed. Something we've all gone through, it's wonderful we're still together. In flames I shall not be consumed, but reborn. -- Abrahm Simons |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Thank you, my friend. We have indeed made it through a lot, and are still friends. Hopefully it'll stay that way.  *Krista Knutson* ~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack, Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare, Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water, Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha |
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Bojopy Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 391 |
I have friends like this and I guess I was one of them too... Tremendous read.....Thank you bojopy |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
WOw, this is beautiful |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Well constructed - and full of sincerity Alwye: I'm impressed. K'...I want to be free - free to know people and their backgrounds - free to move to different parts of the world...' Sylvia Plath |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
What a beautiful way to ask for someone to return to the way you knew them Being in love with someone is more than just saying "I love you" |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so beautiful, Krista, but then, everything you write I find beautiful! Denise |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Thank you all so much for your kindness. I do believe that I should show this to a friend of mine that I may indeed lose..thanks again! *Krista Knutson* ~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack, Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare, Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water, Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
Excellent Krista. I can relate well. Jenny Lee Love is an attempt at penetrating another being,But it can only succeed if the surrender is mutual. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Such colorful language use! A very vivid and descriptive depiction. I like this!  Claire |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sigh |
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