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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
To Help Friends quarrel on a summer evening saying regretful things. Each one is hurt, each one is angry, because of the feud they play. Neither wants their friendship to end, but they are both too stubborn to let the other one win. In this time of crisis, here I am. Calming nerves, helping them to see the light and then quickly fading into the darkness, as just an illusion. A girl cries out in vain as her heart begins to break The confusion and hurt engulfs her soul, slowly tearing her apart. I touch her shoulder, and with my calming spirit I tell her that I'm always there. Becoming her shoulder to cry on, then fading into the dark as just an illusion. There he stood, in the night lost and confused, not knowing what was right. Deep thought is his mask, to the hurt deep inside. trying to hide from us all trying to make us think he just can't fall. Inside his heart, I can see talking to him about what is to be, and finally, fading back into darkness, as an illusion he can't see A young man vents his anger, the thoughts of the future flying so free. He is in love, which is the pain for she is forced to choose in this miserable game. "Who will it be?" he asks, "Me our her friends?" The worry clouds his mind, not letting go of his fears. I can almost feel his tears. I say a comforting word, and then fade into darkness, as nothing but an illusion Their lives go on, just as they always had. Times will come of good and bad. Some will win, and some will lose, For it is the pain that makes them strong, instead of being forced to choose. And here I sit, and smile to myself. I have made a difference, in some small way. Their pain will ease, and so I say goodbye until I am needed again For until I am, I am nothing more than an Illusion in their past. "The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." Eden Phillpotts *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
You have made a difference Cassers. But not a small one...you've made a huge one on me. Even if ya don't know it. You are not an illusion in my eyes, you are a caring, wonderful, fun, and great friend to be with. Very powerful words, I enjoyed this a lot!  *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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Dusk Treader
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Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Cassers, you're no illusion. People are far too quick at writing off those that bring help, but people do care for you. You're only an illusion if you choose to be, if one fades into the background even the stoutest of friends will be tired of dragging you to the front, I've been dragged, it doesn't work... you're the one who has to step forward and let yourself be known, learn to overcome the fear and just have fun with life and friends... Those helpers, confidants and shoulders never get the respect they deserve this is true.. a belated thanks to you, for being the all of the former at one point or another Great poem here Cassers, enjoyed muchly.Abrahm Simons "Keep on dreamin' boy 'cause when you stop dreaming it's time to die" - Blind Melon |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Wow! I read this and went back and read it again....let me say that you HAVE made an impression on those people. Just as if you take an instance in your life that was meaningful, whether it be a sad moment, or a happy one, you ALWAYS remember the few or single person that was there. It just doesn't leave your mind...or heart. Such powerful words here and so well written. I'm sure you are "remembered." Sauni Sauni :) Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
Thanks for your replies... I like expressing those things in my poems instead of having to say them outright. But your comments are greatly appreciated. thanks. "The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." Eden Phillpotts *Cassandra Roseen* |
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