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KathieO Junior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 14Canada |
This is my second day in Passions....I must say I have already been truly inspired. I look forward to much needed feedback.....as I am just begining in this arena of words. LISTEN – KathieO Today I shall listen, as you talk Even if no words seep from your lips, I shall feel the emptiness and silence of your tongue As it painfully searches for the right words at the right time. I shall feel your breath as you release several heavy sighs, Your throat tight with anticipation, your head swirling with confusion Every muscle in your neck feels like you are being choked Your mind begins screaming, turn it off, stop….stop….stop. I shall see the frantic dance within your mind Fast, slow, forward, back, start, stop, come, go, yes, no You try desperately to alleviate the internal pressure now building By providing, a familiar comfortable response…. “I don’t know”. I shall watch you as you squeeze your eyes shut Intent on making things clear, or better yet making them stop I hear all the scattered questions, the anxieties, the hopes, Yet, it is the shrilling scream of fear that pierces my heart. I know you have the courage to grant your heart to speak For I have felt the power, sensitivity and comfort of your tongue Yet you continue the heart and mind battle with right and wrong Guarding your perception of security, through overt silence. Inside the war continues, yet outside you wear a smile Protecting the damage and pains of yesterday – yet projecting them into today Transition is a phase my friend, a courageous step towards volition We were not given eyes in the back of our heads for a reason. Thus, the test of patience, shall be my challenge for today To not just listen, but to hear beyond the silence I shall seek a better understanding, of my endurance and limits And be hear to listen……..just listen. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh, this is very powerful...Wow... really well done! |
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KathieO Junior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 14Canada |
Thanks.....I only hope to get better...and this appears to be a great learning place. Kathie |
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Jester59701 Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 154 |
Excellent! KathieO, It's my first day here, your poem alone was worth the trip. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Nice, KathyO! A reminder for us all. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
'...to hear beyond the silence' Wow! This is a wonderful poem, Kathie! Welcome to Passions! I look forward to reading more from you! Denise |
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