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I Fear the Night
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I Fear the Night |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I Fear the Night (repost from open 5) I fear the night, not the darkness, not the shadows that run from the moonbeams, searching light but the evil of the moments, of their eternity that creeping hand of time, extending, unrelenting. I fear the night Not the Quiet, Not the stillness. that should bring me the comfort Of my security, of my sleep. But the thoughts, of the Raven, of the kiss the Raging dreams, of her passion of her eyes, of her love I fear the night, not its coming, not its going, the wish for love, for dreams, for Romance, But the unknowing, of her distance, of her absence that she may never really be, in my arms, as I dream, in the night. James Parker Haley [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 08-02-2000).] |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
wow james....just loved this one made me sigh..that she may never really be, in my arms ~~softly Maureen |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Such sorrow...beautifully penned, as always. You have such a wonderful talent.  *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Not the Quiet, Not the stillness. that should bring me the comfort Of my security, of my sleep. But the thoughts, of the Raven, of the kiss the Raging dreams, of her passion of her eyes, of her love I fear the night, not its coming, not its going, the wish for love, for dreams, for Romance, But the unknowing, of her distance, of her absence that she may never really be, in my arms, as I dream, in the night. ========================= p-man this is awesome!! i dont think i saw this one before... but i just love it... such depth of emotion and imagery... very cool my friend this is now one of my favs of yours (tho that sonnet still holds my heart)  time to get out those pedestals again baby.. any requests lol later-sweets jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I'm so glad you re-posted this James ... this is just breath-takingly beautiful! Fearing the intangible ... the unknowing, should she not be in your dreams ... wonderful sentiments! Best wishes, /Kit |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh Parker....I missed this one on the first round but I'm glad I caught it on the rebound.....nicely written What lies behind us and lies before us are small matters compaired to what lies within us. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Hauntingly beautiful Parker....wow I'm stunned at the feelings in this piece. I too missed this the first time...and am grateful for the respost....Awesome writing~ I'll be sure leave the light on for you |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
This is a familiar fear, Parker, and you've expressed it eloquently. Thank you. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Just as beautiful the second time around James...as always- you are so sweet in your pondering.. Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Wow! Beautiful, James, one of your best and most honest works. Corinne |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
James--what vivid, powerful writing...well done! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I have always liked this one, but I like your entire Raven series. Marina< !signature--> It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 08-02-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
But the unknowing, of her distance, of her absence that she may never really be, in my arms, Powerful..beautiful! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I really like it when my favorite poets repost their passionate parcels... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I, too, love it when my favorite poets repost...and when you do, too, Parker |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
MMoonchild, thank you very much. Alwye, thank you your very kind. Janet, thank you, always sweet words. Kit, thank you very much. hoot, always nice to see your replies... thanks. Butterflies, thank you.... and the window open... Claire, as always thank you. devina, thank you... I do have other ponderings... Corinne, well thank you, but don't you prefer my sweet lies better... Martie, thank you. Marina, thanks ... maybe i'll repost the rest in one big post... Poet deVine, thank you. Sunshine, thank you I needed something to post so you all wouldn't forget about me. Balladeer, I know you can't get enough of me, on the other hand every time I read your stuff, I've had enough, but for some reason I keep reading. So I think your alright, and I need something to read....lol Thank to everybody for responding, i'm surprised that everybody liked this one, when I wrote it, I was never too sure about it, but I don't like to change an emotional poem to much or I'm afraid I'd lose it truth. Parker |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This pierces right through my heart in more ways I can explain. Your last 2 lines were SO powerful. I so loved this!!!! You are so talented Parker. Jenn E |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Jenn E, sweetie thank you for those words, this was a very personal poem when I wrote it a long time ago. I'm glad you understand the feelings. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 08-24-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Parker, I am so glad that you did a repost of this one... regards, sudhir |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Oh Parker this is so tender and moving. You really touched my heart here. Juls |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
I must have missed it too, this is perfect, I love every word.....wow |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
ahh the bitterweet tang of love unrequited, love unrealised....so so so nice Parker ~Heather |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sudhir Iyer, thank you. Juls, thank you. Corazon, thank you. X Angel, thank you. Parker |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
I fear the night, not its coming, not its going, the wish for love, for dreams, for Romance, But the unknowing, of her distance, of her absence that she may never really be, in my arms, as I dream, in the night. ...wow.."that she may never really be in my arms.." thats just kind of sad..but dont we all have such thoughts.. very well written parker..enjoyed very much.. hugs, dg i'm growin' i dont like it i'm growin' and it hurts i love you but i'm tired i guess i've got a lot to learn -w. watson |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
A wonderfully written poem Coco |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
But the unknowing, of her distance, of her absence that she may never really be, in my arms, as I dream, in the night I do believe that this is a fear among even the strongest of men. Wonderful write and I am glad you reposted it. BTW..since you have all the talent...I posted a challenge in the challenge forum you might want to indulge in. At least this way I can feel a little of me can keep up with you o master of quill.LOL....truely it is my desire to pen as wonderfully as you one day. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 09-22-2000).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I love your work JP..truly enjoyed.. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
on the re-read, of the raven, of the Kiss hummm...I normally despise ravens themselves, but you made this seem something to anticipate... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 09-22-2000).] |
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