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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Hopelessely bound unfettered by the chains of love's grip -greatest gift, fate's cruelest curse. Wherefore do I weep at knowing the joy, the warmth, at feeling the peace, the fire. Wherefore do I weep unable to complete , to be, unknown the kiss, the flames. Wherefore do I weep at loving not living seeing not touching breathing not sharing holding not loving? All, because I, The Fool, am no more? I thought about singing, But I couldn't 'member all the words. Breaking But I couldn't get the pieces apart. Laughing never knowin' what the joke was about, Now I'm down... -Matchbox 20 |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
ME FIRST ME FIRST!!! Wherefore and why, indeed, my friend. We have all spoken these words to ourselves at one time or another (though probably not so eloquently, as we had no one to impress but ourselves!) --Me YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I get to vote first on this--nanny nanny poo poo to the rest of you!!!line up behind me...everybody but KESS THAT IS...ARRGGGHH.... [This message has been edited by serenity (edited 07-03-2000).] |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Whew! *pant* Sorry, would have been here sooner, but Kess and serenity run faster than me.. A very softly touching poem, Chris. [This message has been edited by Satiate (edited 07-03-2000).] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
this is so tenderly expressed Christopher...love your writings Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
The summation of the final tercet is what captured my attention and vote. Splendid job....now I only have to wonder why I am the only guy voting on this one..... Alicat, the Persnikitty |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
"Wherefore do I weep at loving not living seeing not touching breathing not sharing holding not loving?" This is a wonderful piece, Chris. It deserves to be in the book! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
There are times when you reach down into the core of my soul and rip it out. How, my dear friend, do you know me so well? My heart, my soul and my pain. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Because life without love is not easy! Therefore weep my friend. On the other hand who said love was easy? So rejoice in that you have yourself! Love it Chris! |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is GREAT ! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Chris, This is way up there... A brilliant piece written with the most eloquence... Regards, Sudhir. Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Chris, This is twisted with so many emotions! Being captured by love that you don't have. Love, something so wonderful yet so painful! Feelings of loving what you're missing and yet not knowning what you're missing! Very well done Sir! "Wherefore do I weep at loving not living seeing not touching breathing not sharing holding not loving? All, because I, The Fool, am no more?" My sweet friend, it's NEVER too late! < !signature--> ~Sheri [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 07-03-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Oops! Forgot to vote in my first reply! Voted.... Ciao ~Sheri |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wow. I sit here trying to think of some clever reply. Something to let you know how much I love this poem. And I can't think of anything to say except: [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 07-03-2000).] |
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~Enigma~ Junior Member
since 2000-07-03
Posts 44St Cloud, MN |
The imagery in this is breathtaking |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sorry I'm late. Kess put sugar in my gas tank! Vote's in Alicat.....you're a guy??? |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Hmmmmmmm... will an I understand do? Oh - and an excellent also... K |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Ali's a guy? Brrr, the thoughts I was thinking!!! Thank you all for your warm responses... means much to me it does!!! Chris |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Excellent Christopher Enjoyed it much Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died, and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
HEY!!! What is this, the 'beat up on Kess' forum?? Sheesh! I can't help it if the rest of you are slower than molasses in winter! hehehe (Oh, and BTW Chris -- who told you you weren't a fool anymore, huh? Coulda "fooled" me ... hehehe) --Me YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
Christopher, this is a fabulous poem, i enjoy reading your work..keep them coming! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Ah heck, once a fool, always a fool, I say... hehe - Damn fool in a Porche, none the less... Intriguing poem, my friend - as well as the choice of a title... two quick thumbs up and I'm out of here... Michael |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
wonderful writing my dear sir.... I know whatcha mean by this poem totally. I am and have and prolly shall always be there. Sincerely yours, a very fettered Angel |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Oops....pre-hic-umm-up!!!! Sorry [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 07-08-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
A damn fool in a Porche! Whooohoooo! That's my kinda fool! Chris, I know that you worked hard for it, I say you desrve it Sir! I'm happy for you! BRAT!!! ~Sheri |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Ok, OK you got my vote ...geeze Now I'm leaving before someone starts picking on me [This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (edited 07-07-2000).] |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
LOL... geez. Don't worry Jeffrey, I seem to be the popular whipping boy 'round these parts! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Fear not the whip Christopher ... for this is absolutely wonderful! Beautiful, eloquent, and sweetly tender, (a sheep in wolf's clothing me thinks ) Best wishes, (click) /Kit |
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