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Anvrill Senior Member
since 2002-06-21
Posts 710in the interzone now 
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She's so alone, and it's more than I can stand in this night that threatens us with desolation. "It's not right, as said by choruses in my mind, voices raging that "it's unjust." "Regardless," I must ask myself, "what place is it of mine to step in the way of things which surpass my control?" Her isolation seems to beat at me, desperate to bring anyone along. This can't be what she asked for, nor what anyone deserves. "Tell me," plead her dark eyes, "tell me where they all have gone." But an answer is not within my reach. Poor girl. Poor child, searching the shallows within her soul for clues to the answers we all have sought. It is not my place to help. She's so alone. remember the sound that could wake the dead but nobody woke up at all rs |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Your words are light even in the face of the darkness you paint. I can feel several layers in this piece, and all of them make me glad to have read this. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I sure have missed you...you manage to write the quiet in my mind. (I've missed THAT too.) grin? Hugs, Lady L. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It is a pleasure to read you again. I really enjoyed this.  |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Man, this is like, really cool. Anyone can write, But only poets can capture the heart. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Yes, it is good to see your handle here again. And good to see this too. Ed |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is so completely sad....and really I saw many layers here too...well done!  |
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Anvrill Senior Member
since 2002-06-21
Posts 710in the interzone now |
Thanks, all. I'm barely writing poetry anymore. Don't know where the bloody block came from. My current status is oogie, meaning uber-bad, since I'm on the comedown from a week with Mike in California, and tha LA smog has left me sick. Sorry I've never been more sociable, btw; people terrify me, and I don't know how to speak when approached. Weird like that. Yeh. I'm going to go back to moping now. That's a lie. Mike's on the phone.Still am moderately mopey. remember the sound |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Loneliness is a terrible thing to imagine. I'm not entirely sure if this is examination of another person, or self-examination in disguise, but I know the feeling of "it's not my place to help" when regarding someone of such striking loneliness. You see them all over the place, the quiet ones, those who look like every day is a battle to simply not cry. But there's nothing to really say to them. It can be really bothersome. I think this is the first I've read from you, Lori, and I like your simple, engaging style. Nicely written. My vote is in. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Lori, I understand this feeling ever so much, while I am a confident and willing person, I can get so very shy approaching so any people and I know I have to let go otherwise I just feel the isolation again and then I realize the next regret I make right then! (sigh) I hope your vacation with Michael is going wonderfully, sweet friend, God Bless You, I send angel hugs and my vote your way, 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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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
tell me where they all have gone yes indeed nice to see you back Lori missed you B |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Sometimes, much as we want to, it isn't our place to help.... This poem speaks volumes, Lori.  --Liz It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
A darkness that some still wander in, given form and voice. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Very sad.....I also really liked this a lot!!!! Bridgette |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is very well written... Regards, Sudhir |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
It is very well written and I should like to vote on its merit. Well done. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
This one was deeply felt, great work anvrill |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I too have missed your work Lori. This is wonderful. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
And we've all been her. Vote. Joyce |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Anvrill - first I've read of yours, excellent... BC |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
And I am too new to know you, but I really liked this. Jason |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nice introspective piece, Anvrill...  [This message has been edited by Nan (02-28-2003 09:17 AM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
A moment or two of introspection. Nicely done. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A memorable read! Love, Light & Laughter, Earth Angel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Lori, I don't think I had read your work before your other book submission. I couldn't tell if it was from personal experiences you write, or if it's from observation. Which ever one it is, you have great talent, Lady, and I thouroughly enjoy your work....would like to read more of it, too... "Love makes the world go around" |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I find myself looking out for your work. I love this. Maree oh and you have my vote. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
First I've read of yours - nice and I voted. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I think you are so amazing..... for me this is so powerful!!!! really....hugsss Lauren~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
when do we help? when do we place ourselves in another's shoes?? well done. . . gets my vote. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Lori - this was brooding and dark and sad and I felt it in my bones - just the way they should be . . . xxoo |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i'm impressed by the truth spoken here..indeed the journey is personal and no one else can help much |
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