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skyshine

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since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

0 posted 2002-08-05 12:05 PM

You're trying to keep it going
Trying desperately to hang on to the past
But even I can tell you
That it is never going to last
And I think that you know it too
You just don't want to face it
Letting go is the hardest thing in the world
Because the pain, you just can't erase it
Do you think that I don't know you?
Your personality's the same as mine
I know why you do the things you do
Because I've done them, time after time
I feel your pain I really do
Though you've hurt me too, from all of your lies
But I can tell that you aren't happy
It's right there in your eyes.
You are walking the road to destruction
It'll take you straight into hell
But it's all you can do to even walk that way
Look at all the times you fell.
Please find a different path to take
And get off that road right away
I know that it's going to be difficult
But tomorrow is a bright new day
Bringing with it a new strength
And the courage to carry on
Just remember to keep it with you
When every other reason is gone.
Take a deep breath and one last look back
And then, just let everything go.
It'll hurt at first but everything will be okay
Trust me, on this one, I know.

As always,
Beth

8-4-02

You look inside my wild mind
never knowing what you'll find
still I want you all the time
yeah I do
'cause you get me
~Michelle Branch

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2002-08-05 12:50 PM

this is so true and awesome! thanks for sharing this, and I needed it tonight.

skyshine

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since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

2 posted 2002-08-05 11:44 AM

Thank you passing shadows! I'm glad you liked it....just had to write it last night...thanks again.

~Beth

You look inside my wild mind
never knowing what you'll find
still I want you all the time
yeah I do
'cause you get me
~Michelle Branch

[This message has been edited by skyshine (08-05-2002 11:51 AM).]

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

3 posted 2002-08-05 04:26 PM

yes. . . I'm sure that you do know. . .

great work. . .

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Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

4 posted 2002-08-05 04:27 PM

skyshine - Your words, one of the most difficult things to do, to let go. YOu write it well...

BC

skyshine

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since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

5 posted 2002-08-05 04:42 PM

I do know, Sven....

Thanks Bill.

This poem may need an explanation. It's about someone that I care about a lot, who is choosing to stay involved in a situation that is unable to work. I understand why he feels the way he does but I also know it is the wrong decision for him to make. He hasn't seen this yet, I'll show it to him when the time is right.

Thanks again everyone!

~Beth

You look inside my wild mind
never knowing what you'll find
still I want you all the time
yeah I do
'cause you get me
~Michelle Branch

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-08-05 08:10 PM

(smiles) This reminds me of that U2 song "Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of" This is indeed a hard thing to do and my heart goes out to your friend believing he can, sweet friend, this is powerful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Beth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (08-05-2002 08:10 PM).]

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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7 posted 2002-08-10 05:00 PM

thank you for this...almost slipped by me, but I'm glad I caught it...sending it back to the top

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

8 posted 2002-08-10 05:18 PM

I'm so glad this came back up...
It is truly beautiful and straight from the heart.
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

9 posted 2002-08-10 05:19 PM

But tomorrow is a bright new day
Bringing with it a new strength
And the courage to carry on
Just remember to keep it with you
When every other reason is gone.

Thank you so much for this Beth....
Its something I really needed to hear.

~ hugs from me....the garden pest

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

skyshine

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since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

10 posted 2002-08-11 11:14 PM

Thank you Noah! I'll have to check out that song now.

Thanks again, passing shadows.

It did come straight from my heart, Nancy. Thank you for reading.

You're welcome Lyra. I'm glad you liked it.

from me

Thanks again all, for your kindness!

~Beth

You look inside my wild mind
never knowing what you'll find
still I want you all the time
yeah I do
'cause you get me
~Michelle Branch

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

11 posted 2002-09-23 01:06 AM

Take a deep breath and one last look back
And then, just let everything go.

Excellent advice. And you hang in there too, as a trustworthy friend.

skyshine

Member Elite

since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

12 posted 2002-09-23 02:00 PM

Thank You Midnitesun, I'm hanging in there!

--Beth

Howl at the stars, whisper when you're sleeping, I'll be there to hold you, I'll be there to stop the chills and all the weeping.

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