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Ember of a Memory
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Ember of a Memory |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) As the fire dies and the chill sets in The shiver of alone runs across my skin There are no arms to hold me tight No soft whispers in the night The stars don’t sparkle for just one There is no glow from setting sun Silence screams within the night Within the darkness free from sight So easy in the light of day To push these thoughts away But when the lovers moon shines high Through my soul I hear good-bye All the dreams were washed to sea Trust and love became a memory The feel of your hand upon my face Try as I might it just won’t erase As the fire dies and darkness calls It’s time to step beyond the walls The last embers of fire refuse die without a fight Just like your memories that burn each night |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, Butterflies...this is a lonely one, but very beautifully written. I hope you are not feeling this way, as butterflies should never be sad.....they are much too beautiful.< !signature--> Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 09-18-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Memories left to burn to dust Among all the pain of what was lost Replaced with a love which is just One that will hold you at any cost My sweet butterfly.....It is so nice to have you fighting past all of your ghosts so that you may soar upon the winds with a smile. I will now give you some stars that sparkle just for you...and you alone until it is time for them to be shared.  Need more just let me know.....angel hugs and starborn kisses to you my sweet. Our friend above me was kind enough to supply me with plenty.  [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 09-18-2000).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Oh longing...sweet longing..I was watching a butterfly in my backyard just yesterday...they suddenly appear out of no where...may all your dreams come true...James |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Butterflies dc beautifully writen and straight from your heart. Soon you'll soar above it all, until then warm hugs and soft smiles. Take care! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Butterflies--One of the marvelous things about hearts is they can be mended with love...it comes from the inside out and the outside in...and there you are, complete again. Beautiful poem from the heart! Hugs! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Hun, this is a beautifully penned poem and so sad to read, but still so captiviating with your expression and flair. I often feel this way and that is why this poem touched me deeply. Hugs to you my friend, and I truly hope that in writing this poem it has given your soul solace and release. And the title is excellent - that's what drew me in Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
One must be careful with embers. . . they do burn. . . like the heart. . . the sadness is evident here. . . Excellent. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sunny* What a beautiful thing to say...Thank you so much for your kind comments...and I'm smiling now don't worry Mark* Hmmmmm Dejavu` you & the stars again...thank you my dear friend, your comments are always sunshine...even when it's dark~ James* Yes they do...and disappear just as fast...thank you so much for reading~ Marsha* Your words touch my heart tonight...thank you so very much~ Martie* The complete circle of love...never ending...thank you so much for your words of wisdom and for reading~ Melissa* Thank you so much...I struggle with the titles most of all and to know that I hit one on the mark leaves me feeling like I've accomplished something...thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your kind comments~ Sven* I've always been one to play with fire...on the bright side I shall never get cold...thank you for reading~ [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 09-18-2000).] |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Butterflies, this is so forelorn...wonderfully sad words, exquisitely woven. Exellent, I enjoyed! *Krista Knutson* "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." -Confucious |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
BDC, I can feel your lonliness and sadness here my friend. It is always tough to let go of the memories that we hold dear, but we must to move on. Not an easy thing to do at all. You will make it. I know it. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
well...you know that i know...(yea yea)   this is a sad but awesome poem girlie girl, awesome in its ryhme and cadence... (read this gem aloud and it sings) and as for the emotions... YOU KNOW...... our wings grow stronger with every stroke of our pen love ya me 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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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'As the fire dies and darkness calls It’s time to step beyond the walls The last embers of fire refuse die without a fight Just like your memories that burn each night' my favorite lines, because I can relate, but, of course, the rest of the poem was excellent! I am definitely going to read it a few more times!! sp  |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
The stars don't sparkle for just one....... Powerful poem I enjoyed every line. Don't cry butterfly, we're here for you Take care, Linda Munday |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Butterfly soaring alone tonight Didn't think that she could take flight But she found the strength to fly real high Now she's free and can reach the sky Into the darkness she chases a dream Of butterfly kisses and a sunny day beam So fly away butterfly hold on tight Never give in always put up a fight For a chased dream is one that can be found Hold on tight don't touch the ground Until you have reached The never ending light That is firmly locked within your sight Butterflies have wings That can take them anywhere Here's to you sweet butterflies Take care  Love Tracie Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Nicely written.. enjoyed.. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Butterflies, This is so sad and tenderly written...you did well. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
BDC, huge butterfly hug. Oh this one aches all I can say is don't give up faith there is lots of love in the world waiting for you. Take care excellent piece. The softest thing in the world Will overcome the hardest.Non-being can enter where there is no space". Taoist saying |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful writing Butterflies! The longing, the memories ... all evidenced straight from your heart to the paper and back through the screen. Very nicely penned! Best wishes and hugs to you, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A thank you to each of you for allowing my heart to break and then heal over the pages of Passions...You are each so special to me and a "thank you" could never be enough to show you how much I appreciate your replies...but it's all I have to give...so Thank you from the bottom of my heart~ |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I hope you fly high above the pain soon, Butterflies-d-c Bitter/sweet and beautiful. I loved it. Dee |
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