Restless (inspired by a ghost story)

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DarkAngelChelle
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since 2001-12-06

Posts 87
Kansas

0 posted 2001-12-09 03:32 PM

Memories coat air at water's edge,
weighing thickly upon
every breath and sigh
of the turning tide.
Moonlight peeks through gossamer clouds,
silvery shafts painting sand in eerie glow,
gently caressing a slender figure
dressed in somber shades
of gray and sorrow.
Her feet slip slowly, silently,
through grains of sand,
light impressions mark her route,
the only evidence of her passing.
Sea foam swirls behind
erasing pain's path,
a road she walks alone every evening,
doomed in restless despair
to wander helplessly on forlorn shore.
Tearstained dark eyes smudged
with shadows of grief
never leave the immense black ocean,
searching desperately for release.
Pale lips tremble in tired need,
yearning to smile with blessed delight
when hope remembers to remain,
healing her vacant heart.

But the scene plays out again and again,
each ending identical to the night before.
For years she has haunted the barren beach,
waiting for her love to return.
And as daylight approaches,
the first rays of dawn touching horizon,
her shape begins to fade,
immaterial as wisps of smoky mist,
and finally disappears.

But the breeze carries a soft whisper,
sweetly soaking the coming day
with sad, endless sentiment,
"Until tomorrow is forever, my love,
the night will be my home."

~What is cherished most is what must be the hardest fought for.~

LadySofia
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since 2000-05-16

Posts 238
FL., USA

1 posted 2001-12-09 03:38 PM

I really liked this one. The imagery was crisp and fresh. Good job!

^_^ LadySofia

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2001-12-09 03:41 PM

"Until tomorrow is forever, my love,
the night will be my home."

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Michelle, this was such a sad story, I cried all throughout it! (sad sigh) You always write so well, sweet friend, your beautiful words are always filled with wonderful emotions and visions! (sigh) BRAVO!!! So sad but beautiful! We all love you so much, sweet friend! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michelle, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Bec
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since 2001-02-23

Posts 475
Canberra