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Wayward Wind |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside 
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Some days I am homeless in my heart seeking the comfort I've known in this bed that I've made without blankets to keep me warm. Tossing and turning my thoughts over trying to make sense of them so that I can forget and move on never to return again. Other days it feels that I'm immune to the sting of salt water in my wounds that I bleed privately. Who could imagine or come that close to the raw nerve endings that cause such pain and greet me with tears on those days. Filled with the baggage that I keep folded and zipped inside a hidden compartment that even I don't want to get into because I remember all too well what lies neatly inside. Souvenirs from a summer vacation that I should have tossed back a quick trip to paradise, in retrospect one that I'm still paying for. Yet how sweet it is to remember when you were my panoramic ocean view and all that I wished to see. Some days I can almost taste the forbidden fruit like a blended daiquiri, double shots to top it off smooth and intoxicating leaving an after taste that I refuse to make me bitter and spoil your memory. For you were my anchor as well as my buoy my safe harbor on a distant shore the wayward wind that billowed in my sails. Before I took on the blue and succumbed beneath a full moon invariably losing myself somewhere in between those stolen moments that come to haunt me when I least expect them to. Only now do I realize how close I was and how far I have come knowing that I can't afford to go back and lose myself all over again. It was a pleasure cruise that cost me dearly you were my passageway through the twilight turned around and then you lost me. ~*~ [This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (03-10-2003 12:38 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Lori, sometimes I too fear losing myself in a moment because I'm insecure of how far the infatuation will take me in the long run, and I can relate to these tears too of the heartaches it causes! (sad sigh) I send angel hugs your way, sweet friend, here's wishing your journey from here to be all clear sailing, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lori, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
lady...you write me well... the last line really got me |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Blues - seeking the comfort I've known in this bed that I've made without blankets to keep me warm. Know this all too well - as always - music xxoo |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
you were my panoramic ocean view I absolutely love that line... and the poem. enjoyed. Maree  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
ah.. very nicely penned and th eending line indeed has a resonance... good stuff Blues.. I enjoyed |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
so meloncholy and soo good, i may be reading into it my own spin, but i think youve read my letter and my mind... really good, sister blondie poetgirl |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
very nicely writen! this was a very powerful poem Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Love this Lori! The title grabbed me and pulled me in... there was a song many years ago with that title..(not tellin' how many years ago)  now I'll be walking around all day humming it. great punch on the ending...oh yes..love the way you write! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Lori, this one was beautiful (as always), but it kinda hurt, too... Hugs to you, friend  Ethel |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lori "you were my passageway through the twilight turned around and then you lost me."  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Life is a journey .... one we never really seem to be fully prepared for, but always willing to take risks. May your sails always find the sun. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Lori, Though sad, this is very insightful. And, now I'll be humming that tune the rest of the evening, too. Thank you for sharing this with us. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Sorry about the pity party folks... Geeeez~~~~~ I'm all better now. A wayward wind is a restless wind, a restless wind that yearns to wander. It never occured to me, but you gotta love that song! Thank you everyone for the kindness that you've shown. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
a wayward wind is restless''' yes...will sail right beside ya...hugssss you, ya got me with this.... Lauren~ Take me where the tides start |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Okie dokie, now all we need is a boat and a couple cabana boys....so we can show em how it's done. lol~ Lauren |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
A timeless lesson, poignantly told. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Like I tell my own children, sometimes the only way to learn the lesson is to live it. Thank you Ken~ |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
"and then you lost me" classic line, excellent writing!!! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Sandpiper~ It seems to happen just when you think you're going to make it, then you realize you're not any closer than where you started from. Thank you Ms~ |
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