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Solstice Son
Member

since 2000-09-19

Posts 469

0 posted 2002-01-23 03:46 PM

broken pieces
of shattered ideals
stripped of their
virtuous armor
betrayed goals
and forgotten vows
hungry for blood
and love that they stole
what do you do?
when the things
you once knew
to be honest
upright and good
are pulled out of you
and crumpled
mocked and berrated
by those
who should know
that those ideals
are you?
my hands are all cut
as i pick up my heart
now broken
like too shattered glass
there's hope
but for what?
i do not know
but even this
i suppose
will soon pass.

" and I dream of her always,
even when I don't dream.
her name's on my tongue
and her blood's in my stream."

'Christmas in Prison' John Prine

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-01-23 03:59 PM

I'm sorry for your sad experience but you are the captain of your soul and no one can destroy your ideals but you. You'll come through stronger than ever. Love, Joyce

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

2 posted 2002-01-23 04:04 PM

I am reminded of "Invictus"..good read

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Solstice Son
Member

since 2000-09-19

Posts 469

3 posted 2002-01-24 07:55 AM

Joyce, thank you...the task at hand is daunting...but thank you

Peg...never heard of it...sadly though I love to write I am not fond of reading..and don't know as much as I should..I'll take it for a compliment though *G*

Sol

" and I dream of her always,
even when I don't dream.
her name's on my tongue
and her blood's in my stream."

'Christmas in Prison' John Prine

amusemi
Senior Member

since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

4 posted 2002-01-24 10:56 PM

Once upon a time you had fewer ideals, fewer memories, and much less depth. That cannot be said of you now. Your daunting task will help you grow and become the branch of knowledge that holds you aloft somewhere down your path. Trust me, this is so!

Beautimus write, by the way!!

Solstice Son
Member

since 2000-09-19

Posts 469

5 posted 2002-01-25 08:00 AM

beautimus??? ~ laughs...shakes his head ~ THAT...is a great word..(( promptly steals it tracelessly for his own uses))

thank you also...for your comments...

Sol

" and I dream of her always,
even when I don't dream.
her name's on my tongue
and her blood's in my stream."

'Christmas in Prison' John Prine

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

6 posted 2002-01-29 06:17 PM

broken pieces
of shattered ideals
stripped of their
virtuous armor
betrayed goals
and forgotten vows
hungry for blood
and love that they stole
what do you do?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You pick up the pieces. It hurts and there is always scars left behind, but the heart is much stronger and wiser, when mended with courage to move on.
Have faith that true happiness can be found.

Hugs,
Deb

Solstice Son
Member

since 2000-09-19

Posts 469

7 posted 2002-01-30 07:54 AM

thanks deb...yes..i know...truely in my heart I do...the soul needs to lament attimes though..thank God for poetry!

Sol

" and I dream of her always,
even when I don't dream.
her name's on my tongue
and her blood's in my stream."

'Christmas in Prison' John Prine

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