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hoot_owl_rn
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0 posted 2000-05-09 05:19 PM


Reflections Lost

Their words flow,
through the other
from sea to sea,
molding thoughts
with hearts;
bareing their all.

As she looks in the mirror,
she sees a reflection of him
in her own eyes
and the image haunts her
as does his words
that flow through endlessly.

She watches him,
peer over the edge
enticed by the darkest waters
of her eyes,
as the new sun slowly
rises...
melts
into water and sky.

Her hands reach
to touch the illusion
that lays before her;
heart feeling empty
when her hands touch
nothingness.

He looks up at her
through the mirror;
his eyes,
sparkling back to her,
begging her to follow,
so as not to go alone;
knowing she will not.

She hesitates
for one moment;
reaches to touch the image
once more
before it disappears;
and as a tear rolls down her cheek,
she turns away.







 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

© Copyright 2000 Ruth Kephart - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
1 posted 2000-05-09 05:23 PM


Ah Ruth, m'dear, we are complimenting each other today...see "Haunting Promise" and see how it goes hand in hand with yours, I believe...well done!
RSEvans
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2 posted 2000-05-09 05:36 PM


There is a scene from one of my favorite movies...Ladyhawke...where they are waking in the morning light and reaching to each other that I think this describes beautifully.  Well done, Ruth!
Martie
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3 posted 2000-05-09 05:54 PM


It is hard to love and not touch...there is so much longing in this poem, Ruth, and many different ways to interpret it...a good thing.  It is beautifully done!
David2
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4 posted 2000-05-09 06:43 PM


Ruth,
  This was full of emotions and I loved this line "enticed by the darkest waters
of her eyes,' Thanks.
            David2   

poetFemmeFatale
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5 posted 2000-05-09 06:51 PM


Oh Ruth...this is just splendid although painful for me to read.  I too, like to use that "eyes, reflecting as mirrors" thing.  You have done a beautiful job with this, it's got to be one of my favorites of yours. The story hits so close to home too.  As Martie said, it is hard to love and not touch.  Especially if you're the one who pulls away, in fear.  I think you know what I mean....Take care of you dear.  -pFF
JamesMichael
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6 posted 2000-05-09 07:10 PM


Ruth we all long for someone to touch us...to connect in some way...to share special feelings inside out heart.   James
Denise
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7 posted 2000-05-09 08:39 PM


This is so beautifully sad, Ruth. Very well done. So nice to see you posting again. I missed you!

Denise

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8 posted 2000-05-09 10:10 PM


I know you have touched me in such a way as this.....and I will never be the same.....and with your writings so may I remain in the state of bliss that you give with little effort.  Missing you,

David

 A man does not love a woman because she is beautiful...But she is beautiful because he loves her.



Rex Allen McCoy
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9 posted 2000-05-09 10:58 PM


I read this beautifully sad poem ... in the middle of a thunder storm ... nothing like a little mood music

Rex}>{{{{o>

Lone Wolf
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10 posted 2000-05-09 11:02 PM


This one hits home....so beautiful and sad.  You know what they say, the eyes are the mirrors to our soul...  
Great writing!!
LW


 Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end.
--Michael W. Smith

lucky
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11 posted 2000-05-09 11:10 PM


Oh Ruth,

I can't tell you how well I know this... Way to close to home. Very nicely done.

Love & Prayers, Dale

 If I could paint a portrait, of this life in which I've led, and somehow sketch a story, of the visions in my head, I'd start out with a canvas, stretched tightly in a frame, and in the bottom corner, I'd leave room to sign my name. (Michelle A. Bartley)

Janet Marie
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12 posted 2000-05-10 01:31 AM


Hoot-girl,
this is exceptional writing...
wow...your imagery in this was breath taking..
so glad your back and feeling better...
and LOL at your oatmeal joke  
so glad the poem worked up an appetite...
*smile*
later-hoot-gator
jm

hoot_owl_rn
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13 posted 2000-05-10 08:11 AM


Thank you everyone  
lucky
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14 posted 2000-05-12 04:22 PM


I just wanted this to be seen again from the bridge instead of the observation deck. Hope you don't mind.



 If I could paint a portrait, of this life in which I've led, and somehow sketch a story, of the visions in my head, I'd start out with a canvas, stretched tightly in a frame, and in the bottom corner, I'd leave room to sign my name. (Michelle A. Bartley)

CocoBaci
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15 posted 2000-05-12 04:58 PM


Hoot, this one you share with us today is simply a jewel!
CocoBaci


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Sven
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16 posted 2000-05-12 06:31 PM


Ruth,
     this is very wonderful. . . reflections of not only the heart. . .but the soul. . .

Superb. . .

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 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Nan
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17 posted 2000-05-12 07:36 PM


Such deep rooted sadness I feel with this piece, my friend... Sending you a big smile..
hoot_owl_rn
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Glen Hope, PA USA
18 posted 2000-05-13 10:19 PM


Nan, actually this is an older poem that begged to be posted. No sadness here with me now  
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