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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
NEON I hear my footsteps echo Heel against asphalt, thud, I'm sure I walk the broken lines But there are no lights to see or care. This road I've been on, since Since I don't know when, really Months, maybe years.. Forever What did the sign say… destiny lane? It's always been dark, empty But not alone, I'm sure, I'm sure.. I feel them, like me travelling Tenebrous, lonely souls, eternal It's not a graveyard, I'm sure of it I'm alive, for I breathe still…. If If that’s what I still call life, Epitaph, of the lost lamb, alone. Still I walk.. Towards, a dream.. for Maybe just for a glimpse, of the light The light of a smile, a neon smile The one that's seen through the darkness… But all I hear is sounds, tormented Hearts in the abyss, whispers of pain Groping in this naked ink, this tar Dazed and desperate, for any… love. I'm not like them, I have hope I believe in possibilities, And not just any love will do A bright neon smile… and hope. This street is still black Save for one glimmer ahead Although I can't see beyond it. This little lighted tree will do, For now. James Parker Haley Dec 20, 2000 [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 12-20-2000).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hey Handsome...this is just simply amazing........ "I'm not like them, I have hope I believe in possibilities, And not just any love will do A bright neon smile… and hope." Ya reached right out and touched my heart with this  -SEA |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
For now...and until now is done...Hope will wait. This is one to hold on tight to Parker...You've given me a weave to sink my heart into this morning...thank you sweet poet~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I'm not like them, I have hope I believe in possibilities, And not just any love will do A bright neon smile… and hope. This street is still black Save for one glimmer ahead Although I can't see beyond it. This little lighted tree will do, For now. ================= I agree ... your not like them ...and I believe in fate and destiny ... have held it in my heart before ... never stop looking for the light ... well written brooding,reflective piece here p-man ... a side of your poetry we dont often see... I've always said its those quiet ones ya gotta watch out for... still waters run deep and all that  me Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Parker, what an interesting read...I enjoyed this...! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Heart breaking, Park. I'll send a little light your way. Cor |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Is this bright enough Parker SMILE SMILE SMILE......Im afraid Im not much of a computer person I dont know how to do all the bright flashy colours...but I hope you know there is always a smile and a hug for here... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
SEA, thank you as always for your nice replies. Butterflies, thank you too. Janet, thanks for that comment browneye's it was very welcome. Sunshine, thank you. Corinne, I hope its an Irish candle. Yes, I do know... thanks Paula and hugs back at ya. Parker |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Spoken like a true Irishman. There is always hope in the heart of the Irish and you they know how to find it. Your light is there my friend, you just need to travel that road to get there so that the appreciation will never escape your thoughts. That is called doing it right and not forcing things. Wonderful read. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Thanks mark for the reply..... I must say though that my poetry is not always about me. I don't travel on this dark road, mine is filled with lights.. Only the romantic stuff is all true... Parker |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
parker..this is awesome..i've read it about 5 times now...printed it out, so i could read it away from the computer..wanted to let it sink in..and i still dont know what to say..except, its just awesome! you write with your soul love..its beautiful..even dark as it seems..it has a beauty that makes it a must read over and over.. i love it hugs, g "the beginning of wisdom is, 'i do not know'" -unknown |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Well g, can I call you g... thank you for that sweet reply.... oh, and I love your neon smile. Parker |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
you can call me anything you like love--just be sure to call me..  especially when you need a smile hugs, me |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
fallen, your smile I could use all the time. Parker |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Little different for you James. Not necessarily in style but in the colour usage perhaps. Very nice write as always. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
fallen, Marina, thank you, gotta try something new now and then. Parker |
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