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Riley
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in the pouring rain

0 posted 2002-08-23 05:23 PM


I have had a lot of major problems in my life lately and this is one of the huge ones. I am trying to put it on paper as best I can but it will never be the same.

everynight before dawn breaks
inside of my haunting dreams
smiles reflect upon a mirror
names echo off the lifeless walls

flickering lights come upon
awake again just another day
until i see your smile again
mind lingers the beatiful dreams

my body shakes as hot water engulfs
tiny vibrations flow through my veins
in my mind goes over and over
the words i have rehearsed so many times

i want to talk to you
saying that to myself easily
imagining pulling you aside
whispering softly into your ear

yet as i brush my soft hair
i shake uncontrolled
breaking down in the floor
crying sobs of silvery pearls

i close my eyes and cry softly
with only you to comfort me
a smile escapes from my lips
couldn't i help with your face in mind

yet i cry tears dropping to the floor
my tortured soul out of control
i pull myself together ever so slightly
always lingering behind the tears

are my feelings for you


To the world you maybe a person, but to a person you maybe the world

[This message has been edited by Riley (08-23-2002 06:48 PM).]

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1 posted 2002-08-23 08:56 PM


I've never been too good at helping people feel better when they've got heavy emotional distress, but that's not stopping me from replying..so yeah...maybe it's the mood I'm in, but I know it'd be impossible to look at this piece from a cold, non-personal perspective...and for that, your success as a poet, I respect you, Riley. I hope (and know) things get better.

  ~Carly

"Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his emotions."
  ~David Borenstein

Riley
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2 posted 2002-08-23 09:04 PM


Thanks a lot. But I am not sure if things will get better or not.


Ri

To the world you maybe a person, but to a person you maybe the world

Kellie_Cantrell
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3 posted 2002-08-24 12:53 PM


Riley- You are a vey talented poet and for that I look up to you. Everyone has problems, but there is nothing that is stopping us from making the situation better. I would love to talk to you and get to know you better as a friend. I am going to leave my email address here so you can email me. I see and feel the pain thats locked in your heart. I will be praying for you. Give me a quick note. I am here for you, I am a friend. I am a shoulder that you can soak in tears. I am always ready to listen, my email is memorablepoet@yahoo.com
You can reach me there every single day.

Godbless,
Always your friend
Kellie

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4 posted 2002-08-24 01:18 AM


hey great read tks for sharin hope to see more!

you either like me for who i am or you don't like me at all

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5 posted 2002-08-24 11:46 PM


quote:
yet as i brush my soft hair
i shake uncontrolled
breaking down in the floor
crying sobs of silvery pearls


I thought this was an excellent stanza! The simple everday act of brushing hair, combined with that last line really made it stand out. I felt like I had been through this whole poem myself, which I have. Very powerful and expressive piece, Riley. And good luck.

~Beth

P.S. I got your email.

Howl at the stars, whisper when you're sleeping, I'll be there to hold you, I'll be there to stop the chills and all the weeping.
--Jim Steinman/Andr

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