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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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The Secret They talk with him, and know him well Yes deep inside, is where he dwells Do they really know this kind sweet man Or are they just misguided fans He has a secret this one they know A secret kept from long ago A different time, way back then A different time, not yet a man A secret kept from light of day Kept well hidden, locked deep away But not so deep as to be forgotten The nightmares stay, they happen often Day by day, the guilt and pain They stay with him, he bears the blame Not yet punished for such a deed It eats at him each time he breathes That youth now is long since gone Grown and matured, but he sings no song Where to now? Where will he go? To be sure, I doubt he knows He'll wander 'round that's for sure Until one day he can accept the cure For this we know, there is one To bear his soul in the light of the sun He seeks not punishment or absolution Not forgiveness, just resolution I do not know what he may find I truly hope its peace of mind Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
eagle, this is excellent... oh yes, those ghosts, those demons, those shadows, we know them well...if nothing else...they make for inspiration. very good work with this piece take care, jm she said I dont know if I've ever been good enough, and I'm a little bit rusty, and I feel like my head is caving in. ...and I dont know if I've ever been really loved by a hand thats touched me... and I feel like somethings gonna give... and I'm a little bit angry. matchbox20 |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
JM.....Thankyou for the kind words. Inspiration is everywhere, sometimes from the most unlikely of sources.< !signature--> Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien [This message has been edited by EagleOne (edited 04-02-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Eagle One, I find this quite an intriguing poem, one that speaks and questions on several levels and touches me in a very personal way. Thank you for sharing this. ~ Claire |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
This is a lovely poem, Eagle! Nathan |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EagleOne~ Your phrases catch a moment of reflection of another's soul. I would wish for him the resolution he seeks. Wonderfully done. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent poem, EagleOne! Well written! Denise |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) I have a secret I can't keep Because it's burning way down deep This man named Eagle I have found He's an angel on the ground You write with style, grace and with such feeling. Amazed by your talent and ecstatic to be here to receive the opportunity to read what you write from the heart. This is beautiful. < !signature--> Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 04-02-2000).] |
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tulip Member
since 1999-07-04
Posts 320unknown |
Eagle, I hope you find the resolution you are looking for! |
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CherylLynnMckee Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 215 |
Beautiful poem..very touching..wonderful writing. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Eddie, I like this one too! mmmm I think you might have an admirer in Butterflies .....gosh I might have some competition!! LOL Roniece  |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
To one and all I thank you for your comments. Claire, JM....Questions, answers, ghosts, and demons....I think perhaps there is a little of us all in here. Nate Dog, Marge, Denise, CherylLynnMckee......Thankyou again, your comments are valued. Butterflies....what can I say. I think you are much to kind to me. I've been called many things before, but an angel!, well of that I'm not so sure.  Thanyou. Roniece...Thanks. Why not, I'm a wonderful person....mmm...I think you told me that. well they say that a little competion is good.....LOL Seriously though, I am so very lucky to have two very special people as yourself and Butterflies in my life. Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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