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it can't rain all the time
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again 
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*it can't rain all the time* The candle flickers; The rain pitter-patters; My heart does the same- the line's getting flatter. A solo piano is sharp contrast to the raging clouds outside. But they're both playing the same song of the doubts I push down and hide. Broken glass without a window. I hear it whisper beneath my shoes. The stormy night tugs at me... Invite her in or do I step through? It can't rain all the time Tears don't fall forever Dark corners in my mind Make the light seem that much better I try to go to sleep at night, but I live in this unrest. Lightning threads my cloudy eyes- what if the world was just one less? I'd sell my soul for a second chance. I don't, but you do deserve it. If going to Hell meant you'd have your wings, then every scar is worth it. I paint on a mask of black and white and I push away the pain. But my heart can merely bleed when the make-up meets the rain. It can't rain all the time Tears don't fall forever Dark corners in my mind Make the light seem that much better The candle now, is only wax. sadness screams; smoldering dreams; The storm tugs at my mask. Buildings burn and People die. Nothing lasts forever. But the Trivial matters and Beauty lasts as long as we remember. It can't rain all the time.< !signature--> I am reminded of the immortal words of Socrates who said, "I drank what?" [This message has been edited by Ethan_Halo (edited 10-19-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"Dark corners in my mind make the light seem that much brighter" That alone, is worth the read, m'friend, but you also have, "if going to Hell meant you'd have your wings then every scar is worth it" I needed to hear that, t'nite...I thank you much...you've been studying m'friend...grins to you and hugs. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Ethan, Very touching poem, well portrayed feelings. Hurting never lasts if love is about. "It can't rain all the time Tears don't fall forever" Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Oh wow... What a beautiful piece of work.. It really touched me...  With a little piece of tomorrow, You'll have to kiss yesterday goodbye. Because today won't last forever, And the past will only make you cry. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Ethan Halo~ Superb piece of writing and an excellent read Buildings burn and People die. Nothing lasts forever. But the Trivial matters and Beauty lasts as long as we remember. It can't rain all the time Just love this last piece esp the last line.. it can't rain all the time...well said  Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
And it won't either. Sooner or later the memories will go from being storms raging inside of you to sunshine visions of all the good times and the moments that happen only once will be the ones to cherish the most. Wonderful write. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EthanHalo~ What an intriguing write to greet my morning. 'Broken glass without a window. I hear it whisper beneath my shoes. The stormy night tugs at me... Invite her in or do I step through?' This is a wonderful render from you. I wish you sunshine ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The candle flickers; The rain pitter-patters; My heart does the same- the line's getting flatter. A solo piano is sharp contrast to the raging clouds outside. But they're both playing the same song of the doubts I push down and hide. Broken glass without a window. I hear it whisper beneath my shoes. The stormy night tugs at me... Invite her in or do I step through? It can't rain all the time Tears don't fall forever Dark corners in my mind Make the light seem that much better I try to go to sleep at night, but I live in this unrest. ======================== oh E-baby...ya know ya just wrote me there in those lines right... yeah you know...more reflections ... are we related? *smile* and I do so love your rhythm.. your cadence makes me dance darlin ... but then Ive always said you rock my poet of mirrors ... awesome poetry E...love seeing you stretch your pen and wings. later-babes-gator me |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
I liked it!!!!!!!! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
"It can't rain all the time Tears don't fall forever Dark corners in my mind Make the light seem that much better" my favorite lines, just wonderful flowing words.... "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Ethan...hugs to you babe...and sunbeams from my heart...I offer you shelter from the rain in the eyes of a friend...this is truly beautiful |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Your so right...it rains and then the sun comes out...seems to take a while sometimes..James |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
thannks all for dropping in to read and taking time to reply. the understanding means a lot. serenity- your reply... i don't know. i'm glad you understand, but i'm sad for the same reason. thanks for the compliment, too. you're right, i have been studying. also thanks to "the crow" for the inspiration I am reminded of the immortal words of Socrates who said, "I drank what?" |
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