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WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23
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somebody's dungeon

0 posted 2002-09-14 07:37 PM



You lead me thirsty

fresh water spring
so close

my tongue
could dip into the cool

yet you bid me
not to drink.

You lead me hungry
bloated in my belly

to a feast of plenty
insisting all the while

I touch not
I taste not.

I abstain.

You lead me
into darkness
evil thoughts
pulsating inside
a mind of want

provide no cover

I'm terrified.

I sleep not
I weep always

You offer nothing
to fill what you
have emptied.

Left is a shell
cavernous
emptiness

thirsty, hungry

weak

unto dying.

WhiteRose


Speak to me in whispers,
I'll listen with my heart.


[This message has been edited by WhiteRose (09-14-2002 07:46 PM).]

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Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
1 posted 2002-09-14 07:43 PM


White Rose
sounds like this sort of leading is best done with a whip and a chain. Powerful images you present though.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Mistletoe Angel
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since 2000-12-17
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Portland, Oregon
2 posted 2002-09-14 08:57 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Anne, this is so sad, I hope everything is alright as no one deserves to feel or be treated this way and had my heart ache reading this! (big hugggssssss) My heart goes out to you, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Anne, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
3 posted 2002-09-14 09:26 PM


Sad yet beautifully written

Cold hands means a warm heart

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
4 posted 2002-09-14 10:08 PM


Very, very well done, my friend.  It's hard to come up with a fresh way of saying the same thing that's been said so well and many times before...yet you have, with immense success, done so. Applause

jwesley

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