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catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

0 posted 2000-06-21 01:44 PM

Hi everyone. I am new here, and would like to reaad everything, and post some of my stuff. With everyones permission, this is a new one I have to share.

SHATTERED BELIEFS

I'm sure I used to believe in something.
That love would rush to find me,
bringing happiness and contentment;
that if you love someone hard enough,
they have to love you back.

I'm sure I used to believe
that a physical union
brought emotional substance.
That when a man takes your body,
he also wants your heart.

I'm sure I used to believe
that marriage meant forever,
that promises were real,
that my love could cure any man
of his abominations.

I'm sure I used to believe
that I could change the world,
that my words would make a difference,
that in the future all children
would be warm, safe and loved.

I'm sure I used to believe
that God cared what happened,
that he would somehow remove
the hatred in the world
and the pain in my heart.

I'm sure I used to believe
that my life would be valuable;
that such an inanimate thing as money
could not control my life
with its absence.

I'm sure I used to believe
that my life would be fulfilled;
that the man I love
would be by my side,
that surely I would never
marry the wrong man,
or cry at night for the one
I can't have..

I'm sure I used to believe in something.

Jeremiah Johnson
Senior Member

since 2000-06-08

Posts 1223
Brooksville, Fl, U.S

1 posted 2000-06-21 02:00 PM

first of all welcome to passions. i like this alot ans the repeat verse i'm to am sure i use to believe in something and i think its just writing form my heart i'll read more of your work just as soon as you post it.

I'm a dying romantic and when i can no longer write i can no longer live -Jeremiah Johnson-

kynder
Senior Member

since 2000-04-11

Posts 537
Tallahassee, Florida

2 posted 2000-06-21 04:32 PM

this here is absolutely divine. first of all you need no permission from anyone to post here. we welcome you and our ears are eager to hear whatever you may say. i am not married, prolly cuz i don't believe in love anymore. this is soooooooo great. post more!!!!!

i really feel like this right now. what the hell is it all for any damn way??

kynder

The years teach much which the days never know. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hardrock
Senior Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA

3 posted 2000-06-21 04:58 PM

You are most gifted.....you don't just write words, you carve out a place for them...they become perpetual.....this is a fantastic poem...and it speaks to so many with so much. Don't stop....reach down within that beautiful soul of yours and give us more. Hardrock

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

4 posted 2000-06-21 08:22 PM

To Kynder, thanks for the comments. I wish I knew the answer to the question what the hell is it all for anyway...
To Hardrock, thank you for the compliments on the poem. I have a lot more I would like to post. You have all been very encouraging, I appreciate it.

Joel the wolf
Senior Member

since 2000-04-06

Posts 1333
Angels Camp

5 posted 2000-06-21 10:51 PM

Catalinamoon, Welcome to Dark Passions, and make yourself at home, the milks in the fridg, along with the cookies.
At least I use to believe they were.
Anyway yes this is a great way to break us into your thoughts, I use to believe in a lot of things also.
I can't say what I believe in now, they would lock me up.
simply great.

A HHHHHHHOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLing review.

Joel.

I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

DJLI
Member

since 2000-06-21

Posts 237
TN, USA

6 posted 2000-06-22 12:32 PM

this is beatuiful!!! i'm sure we've all felt like this...
you have a wonderful ability to write, and i must admit, i was close to tears reading this.

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

7 posted 2000-06-22 12:42 PM

DJLI, thank you for the comments. Have you posted any of your work? I didn't see any. But then, I am half asleep now and should stop for the night. Will find you tomorrow?

sgreybe
Member

since 2000-04-28

Posts 209
London, UK

8 posted 2000-06-22 11:24 AM

Dear Catalinamoon

this is superb, really touching
heartfelt stuff

keep it up and welcome to dark passions

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2000-06-22 04:28 PM

Hello Catalina...I used to live in Long Beach and I've been 26 miles across the sea a few times. I enjoyed the strong message you have presented...sometimes I am not sure what I believe in anymore...but it is important for me to believe in something. James

athena4
Senior Member

since 2000-12-10

Posts 622

10 posted 2000-12-13 08:41 AM

Touching and beautifully sad. But remember, your beliefs are never shattered, as long as you still have love in your heart, and hopes for all your dreams.
Elise

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