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The Haunting Book
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The Haunting Book |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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(This is a repost..but my feeling is, it is timely..and in the ashes of my past, there is still the need to speak) The Haunting Book Memories ignite, as I open a worn book covered with dust. Just a book, my fears, which hid in it so many years ago, certainly not something that happened in this cloistered place where children danced. Just a book of pictures. Its story is old, I can tell by the black and whites and the pages full of the cunning cruelty of secrets that feel like dead skin. Only pages, I think to myself, and turn them one by one. I see how someone has taken a brush of color and blushed cheeks and lips. The eyes brown that were blue, blue as the starch that stiffened his collars. The truth was also painted over. I know this now. I close the book, the dust, falling around me. Where does his despair sleep after it has stolen innocence? Perhaps his heart cannot feel the anguish that mine has come to know. Mine will sleep locked in this book of time that I now toss upon the fireplace embers. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
An outstanding write, Martie. I really love it and feel the words deeply. It's a keeper, and now my favourite. Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Where does his despair sleep after it has stolen innocence? *goosebumps* |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Martie, this is soooo heartaching but wonderful, sweet friend, it hurts me to see how such sad memories like these fill your heart but I am so happy you had the courage to throw that book awat, now always look for what your heart truly deserves! (kiss on cheek) This is very powerful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, 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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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Funny, how those memories seem to rise warm from the flames... smiling with you and holding hands... |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Martie, very gentle smile..somethings are meant to be thrown to the embers to bring forth some soothing light, brought by the cleansing of the fire..a very good write in itself and very thought provoking... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Martie this is wonderful! I am so pleased Logan popped this one back up so that I did not miss it. Well done sweet lady, ~Hugs~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I hope for you that there are many warm and wonderful memories to replace some of the ones that were felt from the book. You penned your feelings very well. Thank You for reposting this. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A very powerful piece written with grace. I'll always remember this one LOve you , Martie Liz |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I have many wonderful memories, yes Barry..not to worry. My book of good is so full that it falls out into the room. You must have seen it smiling a time or two. Thanks all for your replies. |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Martie...A haunting poem that I can identify with. When all there is left is pictures, stolen memories. Outstanding writing, indeed!!! ***Ivy Rose |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Bravo Martie !! Chilling write. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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