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Christopher

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Purgatorial Incarceration

0 posted 2001-10-09 01:31 AM

Don't take this too seriously. A song inspired it (a very sad, melancholy song), and I felt like writing something stupid. But since I haven't been writing any poetry that's NOT stupid, I thought I'd torment you with that which was. Uhmm - no wonder I confuse myself all the time.

Peace,

C

Wish it Were
©2001 C.G. Ward

she sits upon the kitchen table
feet twirling ‘round
smiles and slides out on the ledge
toes hanging down
to catch the edge
out of my eyes
still she reads it wrong
frowns at my sigh
and shrugs inside
to hold on tight to
her own world

then she coasts her laughter
errantly,
to crash the past
she never sees
when suddenly she ask of me
‘how about right -
now?’
to hide the pain i look away
your pictures from another day
falling ‘round her pretty face like
snow

so i
take a bow and craft a grin
then hold her hand
and now again
i take the invitation
to go

but god i wish it were
you holding me
wish were you
laughing, see
i wish it were,
still wish it were you

your voice still haunts me
endlessly
and chases me so carelessly
along the ridges of this
road
then mocks me
while the tears are falling
spurs me ‘til i hear you calling
my name

so take a right off of this highway
chance the laughter of life’s friends
kiss the girls, laugh out loud
see me now, you’d be so proud
as i
challenge myself to another day
looking away into the arms of
a stranger

but god i wish it were
you holding me
wish were you
laughing, see
i wish it were,
still wish it were you

why can’t it be
you?

[This message has been edited by Christopher (edited 10-09-2001).]

Duncan
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since 2001-08-07

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1 posted 2001-10-09 01:50 AM

but god i wish it were
you holding me
wish were you
laughing, see
i wish it were,
still wish it were you

It's been a long time since I read something that I related to so much. Great write.

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

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Ontario, Canada

2 posted 2001-10-09 06:38 AM

"challenge myself to another day
looking away into the arms of
a stranger"

Oh Chris ... it's so wonderful to read a poem from you again! This is such a beautifully pensive piece, full of the emotional turmoil that so many can relate to. The flow is lovely and adds to the mystique and contemplative nature of this piece. Much enjoyed!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Poet deVine

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3 posted 2001-10-09 10:19 AM

You couldn't write stupid if you tried!! This is sweet and sad and good! I think it could work as a song to (humming now)... It's nice to see your tongue here..I mean your poetry.... LOL (and your tongue!)

SEA

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with you

4 posted 2001-10-09 10:26 AM

"but god i wish it were
you holding me
wish were you
laughing, see
i wish it were,
still wish it were you

why can’t it be
you?"

Christopher.......

thank you for posting this

and you know darn well this is no where near stupid.....it's heart melting......

serenity blaze
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Posts 27738

5 posted 2001-10-09 11:06 AM

I'm with Stupid. Yeah that's right...wish I had one of those STUPID t-shirts with an arrow (always pointing to NO ONE)

This is more than lovely. Made me miss you, yanno. If this wasn't so good, I'd wish you hadn't done that. Sigh.

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

6 posted 2001-10-09 08:19 PM

quote:
your pictures from another day
falling ‘round her pretty face like
snow

I think that I know this song. . . perhaps too well. . .

you know. . . I could hear a melody as I read this. . . that surprise you?? yeah, it surprised me too. . . but then again, I'm full of surprises. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

7 posted 2001-10-09 08:25 PM

Chris...You sure melted my heart with this one. I just love it!! Not even going to try to pick a few lines...love it all!!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

Dark Angel
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8 posted 2001-10-09 08:44 PM

but god i wish it were
you holding me
wish were you
laughing, see
i wish it were,
still wish it were you

I am sure many of us have had these same thoughts.

A great read Christopher! Going to put a tune to it? You should!

Maree

Christopher

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Purgatorial Incarceration

9 posted 2001-10-09 08:58 PM

thank you all - I thinks it's stupid, but hey - if'n ya liked it, then more power to you!

miss y'all too - hope everyone's doing well

C

ps - Maree - you DON'T want to hear me sing it!

[This message has been edited by Christopher (edited 10-09-2001).]

LoveLetters
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State of Hope

10 posted 2001-10-10 12:46 PM

Your work comes to me recommended. How a memory torments us at times. This was excellent in my eyes.

Love has many masks. I am but one of them.

Elizabeth Cor
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Over the river and through the woods

11 posted 2001-10-10 12:57 PM

Chris?

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

12 posted 2001-10-10 08:18 AM

A song, inspiring a song...yes!

hoot_owl_rn
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Glen Hope, PA USA

13 posted 2001-10-10 10:28 AM

WOW....You call this stupid my friend?? Man, reminds me why I've missed this place so much.

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

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14 posted 2001-10-10 10:35 AM

Chris, this is not even close to stupid!
Damn.......can I relate to this. Well done, good to see your words again. *s*

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

vandana

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15 posted 2001-10-10 10:40 AM

enjoy

Apachecat906
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16 posted 2001-10-10 12:30 PM

she sits upon the kitchen table
feet twirling ‘round
smiles and slides out on the ledge
toes hanging down
to catch the edge
out of my eyes
still she reads it wrong
frowns at my sigh
and shrugs inside
to hold on tight to
her own world
======
I just want to say that I really like this poem/song, especially the first stanza. Although, I have to admit it is kindof scary for me, thinking I might be the girl on the table. Ah well, you've touched very powerful emotions on both sides of the story. Good job

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23

Posts 1835
Florida

17 posted 2001-10-11 01:48 PM

You don't sound *that* bad when you sing...when the radio is up loud enough.

And - regardless of the format, the expression of emotions is not stupid. There's a kernel of truth to everything, including inspiration - and saying that the poem is stupid, means you're saying you're stupid...and...wait - I was trying to say something nice...

ah well.

BOL dear

SmittenKitten
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since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

18 posted 2001-10-11 01:56 PM

Chris~ If this is stupid, I can't wait to read what you think is good!

I really enjoyed this...it did flow like a song...quite beautifully too.

Hugs,
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

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where insanity meets breeding

19 posted 2001-10-11 09:57 PM

I agree with everyone above - there's nothing stupid about this piece. It's captivating in its longing to a lost love. I think it's a beautiful piece of writing

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Aimster
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Charlotte, NC

20 posted 2001-10-11 11:02 PM

chris
this is so far from stupid, its not
even funny! this was excellent. this
was thought provoking, this was sincere
and very lovely, it was sweet and full
of longing, anything but stupid!!!

wonderful writing. good to see you
take care.
amy

"I could kiss you in
the rain forever.
Turn all of your pain to pleasure
Fill up your days with
sunlight, make the
passion last every night"

Midnitesun

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Gaia

21 posted 2001-10-11 11:46 PM

Why am I seeing images of Tom Hanks as I read this?
'Stupid is, as stupid does.' Forrest Gump, of course. And we all know how many people fell in love with that character.
(not to mention the real man)

I really liked this stupid little memory trip. And I'm sure I've been that toe dangler before.

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

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Purgatorial Incarceration

22 posted 2001-10-14 03:06 AM

I didn't want to let this go by without thanking everyone who (misguided as it may have been

) commented on this. (I've gotten in trouble before for not thanking people...

)

So, thank you.

C

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