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Wasteland of Souls |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments 
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Defiled daydreams, coated in the slime of lies and knowing love as only a vice-- a blemished, wicked emotion that brings no hope of salvation. Putrid, twisted images of ideals once held cherished are flashed across the sky now spread thick with a nauseating, ashen hue. A wasteland of souls we are and nothing more.... Eyes sewn shut with the threads of our own moral fibers. “Why do not you see me as I am!?” I rage against the ruby sun, who’s curling rays fall away with not a sideways glance. And then I too, fall away... Giving no more faith to the waning fingers of light, I wade through the stagnant blood of this wasteland... Realizing how pointless it is to even remember the dawn that once held me close. *Krista Knutson* "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." -Confucious |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Eyes sewn shut with the threads of our own moral fibers." Wow! Powerfully written Krista, such depth in your expression. Incredible imagery you've woven into these words, really well done!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Krista~ I agree with Kit This is a most powerful piece with exceptional imagery...thanks for sharing Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Whoa Krista. This is the most powerful piece I have read of yours...and that says much. Well written. When you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shodows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with love false or true, But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face... William Butler Yeats |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent! Very powerful - a departure for you Krista but so well written. You never fail to amaze me!  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Wahhhooooo girl, this is EXCELLENT writing! Wasteland of Souls, what a great title, very powerful stuff here and like Sharon said, you never cease to amaze me. Loved it Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Krista~ Very strong emotions released in this one. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Thank you all so very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! *Krista Knutson* "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." -Confucious |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Great wording. Full of emotion. Expressed with such a real feel to it. This one sort of makes me sit back for a minute to ponder the thoughts. Well done here. Take care of yourself. *Peace. |
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Dusk Treader
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Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Ooooh.. me likes this one muchly. An extremely potent piece of writing brought to life with such poignant images. I love the theme and the title to this one too, great poem, my love! Abrahm Simons "Keep on dreamin' boy 'cause when you stop dreaming it's time to die" - Blind Melon |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
In the words of the almighty NINJA.. me likes this one muchly! hahahahha.. anyways, great poem Krissa.. especially when you ask why people can't see you as you are. that feeling is all too common these days. wonderful job!  "Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other course, no other way... No day but today" ~Broadway Musical RENT~ *Cassandra Roseen* |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
lovely poem...as always If I should fall again, then they will laugh but what if just this one I rise? Avanti Rao |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Fantastic imagery, I liked. |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Thank you all for your kindness. *Krista Knutson* "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." -Confucious |
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