Open Poetry #12 |
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The Irony of Me |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
This is an oldie of mine but kind of a favorite as I'm going through this "who am I?" phase and I do believe I captured a truth in the end. ![]() I'm so used to reaching out and finding no one there Sometimes I hate that part of me that always longs to share Alone is something I don't mind Yet sometimes I wish for more When lonely rain falls from my sky it always seems to pour I throw myself in everything to fill this empty space Yet in truth I run in fear from what I also seem to chase "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Socrates |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Kellie, I like this is shows a sense of self along with the circular reasoning we all go through. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Dreamkeeper, The last two lines,is what many of us do many times. Our wants and fears are interwined.This reality is beautifully captured in his poem. Thanks. A quarter of a century must pass, for the writer to understand what and why he writes. |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
I can relate to these feelings, very much...Well expressed. Poeminister |
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NC Member
since 2001-02-20
Posts 89 |
Kellie, if we stand still for a while we can figure out what we want...and need. you've captured well, what's in all of us nice one! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
dreamkeeper - I can relate to this writing, as I also keep more than busy. I am always doing something. And I too, run in fear. BC |
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Sven![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
dreamkeeper. . . it's hardest to spend time with yourself. . . excellent. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
kelli- a contradiction of sorts...i relate to this one well. excellent write! enjoyed the read and getting "to know" who you are...just lovely. take care amy ![]() "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
This seems to hold a grand wisdom and a reflection of clearer truth than one might be willing to accept about oneself had one not seen so clearly. Am I making any sense? |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I understand this.......very well written ![]() |
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DreamLess Member
since 2001-02-28
Posts 92 |
it is really lovely.. |
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Secret Whisper Member
since 2001-01-25
Posts 298Through the Looking Glass |
Beautifully articulated last stanza! Wonderful piece! "Death marks the beginning, not the end. It is our journey to God." --Billy Graham |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
So hard to find who we really are...but it looks like you are getting a better idea...poetry has a way of making everything clearer...this poems speaks of so many things....you've woven an excellent piece of work!! |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
Thank you all so much. Getting to know all of you through your writing has been a cherished gift for me. Your friendship and support means the world to me. "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Socrates |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think we've all experienced that pulling with one hand while pushing with the other conundrum... you've written it well! |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Alone is something I don't mind Yet sometimes I wish for more When lonely rain falls from my sky it always seems to pour' Yes, this is so very true, dreamkeeper! You have expressed this feeling quite well! Great write! sp ![]() do I believe we'd be better off apart? can I see my world without you in it? baby, not for a single minute... |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
Can relate to your poem. I also enjoy your poetry. ![]() Red-uni |
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