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Afraid of Night
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Afraid of Night |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Like the child waiting in the night Form warm hands and arms to wrap themselves Around her loneliness; To spend herself in tears of sudden safety-- And of love. I, Too, in the dark aloneness of self-unloved, Unanchored, abandoned, and denied, Still summon with silent child cries The ancient hope-- The old sure magic of wantedness. The child still lives in me, With that eager hurt of innocence Bewildered, and betrayed. Ah, that painful paradox, To sense the rescue, And know there is none. But-- Driven by old dreams, Pale yet powerful Wanting the soft dear touch of love I wait. One waits. One always waits. It is forgotten-- The nameless need The years have been beaten from my wasted heart. But- Like some unshaped primeval force It beckons, Crowds my reality Blunts stiff reason And I am grotesque with helpless wanting Turning my mind inwards, Backwards. Dull, too, is the pain with young memories That weaken and defy, Submit, Then die. I do not live, I wait in such unhope. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
wow Lisann, some fantastic poetry coming from you today! I am glad you are writing it out....this is so heartfelt, and painful to read...(((hugs))) many times over to you  |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Sea, Hi dear. I am glad you stopped by to read this, but don't get yourself too overly concerned. I am o.k. You know me, I always come out on top. I am hurting right now, but I also know that these feelings will pass. I go through the pain every year at this time. I guess it is a little more intense this year because my husband is ill and I'm not sure what the holidays will be like for us. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my gosh...my heart goes out to you. I hope all works out well for your family. Know my prayers are with you. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lisann, just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Hugs, Nancy. "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yes, Lisann, you are a tough one I still care, even though I know you will make it better than most (((hugs))) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Lisann, I know just how you feel, and my heart goes out to you! (big hugggssssss) I too always feel sad every now and then because I want to be loved and dream so much, but I know deep down these times will pass as long as you hold hope close to your beating heart! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, our hearts are always with you! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lisann, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Wow, I had no idea I would receive such a response for this poem. Thank you everyone for you replies, it really means a lot to me, particularly at this time of year. Mistletoe Angel, you have a beautiful heart. I can't believe words like that are coming from a man. Wow. Sorry, I didn't mean any offense by that, I just mean that most men are too timid to show any emotion and yet you have written such a beautiful response and you show your heart with each one of your writings. |
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