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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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She looks into air, herself falling rain Dripping coldness past mem'ries of old pain. Drops fall, the puddling her damp water-life. Spiraling mirror of self-lonely strife. A sigh, one frown, crying soft saddened tears. Storms of remember - through bleak yesteryear. Clouds a-whirl, dark sky sheltering fair heart. But how can she joy, while taking no part? Cov’ring cold soul, corona of defense. Defying the stab of her fate’s intents. “This is madness,” she thinks in plaintive cry. “I’m here, on the cusp, of lay down and die. What my destiny, but an empty-off dream? A plaything with which gods and angels scheme. Am I doomed then to live, time never-free? Subsumed wholly ‘neath life’s scattered debris? Is justice outside this torrential doubt? Perhaps more than sorrow, painful fall-out? Is love, perhaps, just a sliver of sun? Shining through mists, revealing Avalon? Personal paradise, which I can own, Evoking happiness, hither unknown?” She raises from streets of lonely no more. Light slicing through darkness, hopes washed ashore. Her withered gait now straightening with pride. She glides like an angel ‘cross future’s tide. Belief in life renewed, no, only found. Footsteps echoing, a cadence of sound. Caressing the ground, sing the beat of her heart. Into the sun seeking love’s brand new start. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Chris...so you really "weren't" joking about my closet!  Seriously, my friend, this is a lovely, bittersweet vignette. Not a "renewal" but a first finding...how completely beautiful... ~ 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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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
*vote*!!!! This is lovely! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful Christopher ... you've woven your images and words together with such finesse in this poem, incredibly lovely work! Best wishes, /Kit |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Great job on this piece Christopher.... chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Wow Christopher that was beautiful1!! I can almost relate to her!! I loved it!! But, then again I have quite enjoyed your writing in the past!! Bridgette "Creation of woman from the rib of Man: She was not made from his head to top him; nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him; but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved." -Unknown |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Christopher~ This is so vivid.....so beautiful..... -SEA |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Amazing Chris. How do you do it all the time?  |
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Dusk Treader
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Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Great poem Chris, quite beautiful. You must have slipped this one by me Abrahm Simons "Keep on dreamin' boy 'cause when you stop dreaming it's time to die" - Blind Melon |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hmmm.... methinks I have been officially subsumed... Loved this, Chris...is this a repost? (BG) Big Grin, or Bad Girl...you decide...bwahaha |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Well, I don't know how you picked just one from your stash, but this is definately a good choice! **Vote** |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Chris, This is great! As you know I love happy endings! This gets my vote, not only for the happy ending but for the way in which your poem is written and it flows so smoothly! Well Done Sir!  ~Sheri |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
This is worth it for "Storms of remember." It reminds me of something Smashing Pumpkins would write -- believe it or not, I mean that as a compliment  (uh oh, I'm picking up a SEAism)Mike |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
SEAism?! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Chris you've captured me with this one. I've missed so much of your fine work lately. (shame on me) I love the ending in this, so full of hope! I applaud your talent. You can bring the story across so vividly with your pen my friend |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
A mighty pen indeed. Jon |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
amazing emotional imagery in this very very cool and a perfect choice to reflect your strong stlye of writing... and as always...that perfect presentation jm |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Christopher, you have have your way with words, and you have a way of presenting your words. This makes is doubly interesting to read... Each one I read from you is a treat worth enjoying... Regards, sudhir |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
This poem so needs to be in the book. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I am sat here *dazed* wondering how the heck I missed this poem. Well I got it now, I love this Chris. Wonderful submission. ~H |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A powerful piece~ No one can decide for you when it is time to move on or that you've had enough, only YOU can do that for yourself.From despair to hope a journey that is the hardest one of all because it's one that you have to make alone. A weave from the heart that touched mine~ |
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epoet Member
since 2000-05-11
Posts 291grand rapid,MI, usa |
great poem. really touching and inspiring. needs to be in book P. J. Kotrch carpe diem A soul once touched is a soul once blessed by love |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
way blew me away yuh |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
LOOOOOVED IT! Hey did you hear me? I loved it. Gotta go read more of yours. Tell me how to vote (cause I don't yet know) and I will vote for this one. Email me if you want. Linda M. |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
I want to thank each and every one of you for taking the time to reply to this repost! I did have a hard time deciding what to submit, only because I wanted to try and present something that was worthy of being placed with the rest of the incredible poetry that will be in the book! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! Chris |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful ! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Believe me when I say, Chris, this is more than worthy. It's essential. Count me in... Impotence is Nature's way of saying "no hard feelings". |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wow....exquisite comes to mind. This is so light - and I appreciate the way you have concealed sorrow and heavy pain through lightness - it is an excellent blend... ye got me vote K |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
And mine Beautiful Christopher! My grief lies onward and my joy behind (Shakespeare) |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
ooops sobby My grief lies onward and my joy behind (Shakespeare) |
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Angel Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551Pennsylvania |
I loved it. It was so beautiful. Count me in too .~Susie "If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." ~Henry W |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Beautiful words Chris...you've got the process marked to a "T"...pain, realization, and healing...breathtaking m'friend!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Christopher~ You've chosen a beauty to include. Your talent is shining, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Thank you once again everyone! Chris -Bal: Wow again. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Chris, This is wonderful so much enjoyed, Cerenity |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Not sure how I missed this piece but I am glad that I found it! It is amazing how your mind works my friend. The first finding of hope through the pain. It made me realize how hope is a state of mind and an out look on life instead of something that just is there. We have a choice to let ourselves live in the darkness of pain (which is easly found in this world) or in the glorious rays of hope. Wondeful my friend. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Finesse! That's the word I was struggling for! Thanks Kit! This is incredible Christopher! Well done! Denise |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
"Finesse" works for me!!! |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Chris, I swear that some of this you reached right into my heart and soul and pulled these lines out! The more I read this, the more I think it's one of my favorites. ~Sheri |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ya see, Christopher - Everyone has to be hanging out here in VOTW... to vote for your poetry...  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I don't remember reading this one before...very nice my friend To love means never to be afraid of the windstorms of life: should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings. ~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Hey Ruth... I guess you have been around... I must just be blind! |
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