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Only When Alone
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Only When Alone |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Only When Alone odd, but it’s always been that way tragedies strike, she moves in quiet tandem with wind and sun to hurry along the source of hope, winding words into bandages words of “it will be all right,” as hands pluck at coverlets to warm again the soul of those in need… she will not take in the air that you need to breathe through this catastrophe, but holds on to whatever she holds on to, it’s not yet her time… she becomes focused on the needs and heeds others in their time, knowing that their pain is more, just now their needs are more, just now and says naught but “it will be all right,” knowing that will never be enough to wipe the memories clean of what once was how change comes so rapidly… as the dust settles, as night befalls the day’s warm, as the dry earth melts into fog’s embrace, and soaks in the vague clouds that mist over, time moves on… and so it will be, who will know when, days, weeks, months shall roll by, inextricably, but only when alone, will she cry |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I know this woman, Sunshine, and you described her perfectly. I think we all know her....she's the mother...or wife....or anyone with the inner strength to keep her weaknesses in check when she is needed. ....could even be the statue of Liberty  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Even in normal life, how many of us say what we really feel? We can speak of much, but not want others to pry into our inner feelings and thoughts. The strength of many becomes the assurance that their personal feelings remain theirs to do with as they please, many live on hope, fed by belief and others. I enjoyed the read; it touched a spot in my heart tonight. Great work Sunshine. Sincerely Rick |
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GhostWriter_6 Member
since 2001-09-03
Posts 237??Amityville?? |
a great poem... i though you were making refrences to the statue of liberty.. but i may be wrong.. but overall it was a well written piece of poetry |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Sunshine...James |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is so beautiful and touching, sure made me think of my Moms  hugs to you |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh this is beautiful..I thought it perhaps to be in reference to the Statue of Liberty as well. Enjoyed. Nancy. ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Wow. This is powerful, Sunshine. Definately one to re-read. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I think there is a little "Statue of Liberty" in us all at times, as I too identified with this one Sunshine. An excellent writing. ~* A smile is just a frown turned upside down *~ |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Karilea ~ how many hearts you've touched so deeply with this... Bonnie |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
this is so beautiful....wonderful Job Sunshine alan |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Very nicely done... have missed your words on the pages the last week...I see you have honed them in your absence..and given us the pleasure of reading what your mind has been working on... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Tis is an exceptional piece Very well done, sweet poet I felt each verse Superb! Liz |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed - Keep it together when others are in need... Let go only to solitude... Well said, my Sunshiny friend..   |
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NightShadow Member
since 2001-09-04
Posts 127New Jersey |
Very nice! a wonderful tribute.. made me think of my mom..and all the moms out there... A Life without Love, is no life at all... |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
So well expressed, Karilea! This reminds me so much of my mother Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Excellent words, America weeps quietly  |
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