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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again 
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airports i get wasted. it's just another christmas wandering the trenches; all apologies. "You'll be nothing. Never make it in the real world." At least that's what the card from mom and dad says. it's christmas eve; i'm at the airport. all these planes make me feel like maybe i could get away... packed a bag just to feel like a traveler press my face against the glass and feel a little more free i stand alone watching silver birds like rocket ships screaming before they launch into the night i close my eyes; do lovers soar and safely land? listen as the they fall gently from the sky moving walkway i'm standing on the left side it goes so slowly when the terminal is dead after midnight... red eyes at the empty gate i can't remember where you went and you forgot i stayed "keep your phone on and i'll call." that's what she said to me the battery's not as patient as i have to be just another christmas at the airport maybe i'll visit de-tox on new year's eve maybe i'll just get away... i stand alone watching silver birds like rocket ships screaming before they launch into the night i close my eyes; do lovers soar and safely land? listen as the they fall gently from the sky where were you? i was at the airport. i had a dream...we could get away. but where were you while i was at the airport? landing so far away... "through the ravages of sleeplessness lies the comfort of the night" [This message has been edited by Ethan Halo (12-01-2002 11:06 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"You'll be nothing. Never make it in the real world." At least that's what the card from mom and dad says. ********************************** This one gave me a chill. I remember a similar comment thrown at me many years ago. I'm glad I didn't believe a word of it. Happy holidays. PS, the email lines here are always connected and no one gets put down.  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Heartfelt and honest Seems no matter how far we try to get away from them our thoughts are our constant companions. While easier said than done don't let it get to you. It's our thoughts that do us in. heal |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
Ethan its good to read you again,... great confessional poetry |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere Anyplace is better Starting from zero got nothing to lose Maybe we'll make something But me myself I got nothing to prove You got a fast car But is it fast enough so we can fly away We gotta make a decision We leave tonight or live and die this way .... I remember we were driving driving in your car ... The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder And I had a feeling that I belonged And I had feeling I could be someone, be someone, Be someone .... tracy chapman  |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
midnite: thanks for all you support, and thanks for the read. you don't know what it's meant to me. Aenimal: i like your style, in case i haven't mentioned that enough... but your advice is sound and true. thanks for reading. walt: the man, the myth, the legend... honored walt. thanks for the read. and my chest does feel a bit lighter... JM: i used to listen to tracy chapman all the time.. she just made me cry cause of the time in my life when i listened to it... but i've heard this song before somewhere. i didn't have this cd... you always know the right song don't ya? you're so cool.  |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Ethan, I really enjoyed reading this it touched me deep inside I felt the lonely soul sitting at the airport. I wanted to thank you while I am here for reading my work you are a truely nice person. Julie |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh geez  I like airports....I'll come sit with you  we can press our noses into the glass, run the opposite way on the walkway, take a ride on the luggage pick-up thingie, and get thrown out by airport security  It'll be fun! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ethan If you feel alone inside, an airport filled with people, or empty at midnight, you are still alone. This poem feels that feel...well done!  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Have you ever heard an airport echo? I have. This does... |
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