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The Walk
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The Walk |
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Magician Member
since 2002-08-14
Posts 126 |
I walked wearisome through the night Not knowing where footsteps led Drawn like a beggar who lost his sight Far from where fear is fed I saw nothing at first, nor heard a sound Deaf and blind like a newborn While the world without me continued ‘round All that I beheld seemed forlorn Then there was a light far away That grew clearer in the cold night air I realized then, though I cannot say how That the light was from candles held in prayer A church loomed into my closer view Some sort of solemn service While black banners in night breeze flew What manner of church was this? The thought to enter I could not dare So strange was all this before me Yet the urge was more than I could bear To examine for myself, my own eyes to see And as I crossed the threshold in awe I beheld mourners, countless faces veiled In rows upon rows at first was all I saw Down the aisle my eyes then trailed And I, knowing no hint of shame Walked brazenly towards the altar All lit by a thousand candle flames As I noticed a coffin, I began to falter Its top half panel opened wide Still too far to see just yet I did not want to look inside My palms dripping wet But I knew, as much as anything That I was brought here by fate And I must do this one thing Before the hour draws too late So, with a deep resigned breath I peered down inside to descry My inner self in blissful death A part of me that has died |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I love these type of poems Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well. I caught myself holding my breath... not fair. You drew me along, and you pained my soul. You, are a poet. Well done! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Enjoyed walking with you... me friend. jwesley |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
THIS is very very well done!! Much enjoyed.... ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Magician, this is soooooo very sad, my heart goes out to you and I hope that space in your heart is now filled, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Magician, 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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