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Eromyna Member
since 2002-11-29
Posts 306Pheonix, AZ, USA 
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Downbeat on the melody inhale the tranquil dawn open the window to let the light in Before the colors are gone They only fade if you look away So keep them closed behind your eyes Collage them with your nightmares tattered into a familiar design Exhale to the chorus refrain in the midst of the pain sung sweetly to muddle the meaning of whatever lyrics the pages retain This is the part where she cries and the breeze blows out the flame Musical interlude: intermission Pause to reflect on your shame Until you can sink with the notes to a deeper, bluer chord Inhale the white epiphanies And beg the composer for more "I don't need to scream for you to deem me aggravation." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful! Loved the thythm and the thought that went into this. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very very nicely penned....much enjoyed the read. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Downbeat on the melody inhale the tranquil dawn open the window to let the light in Before the colors are gone They only fade if you look away So keep them closed behind your eyes Collage them with your nightmares tattered into a familiar design Exhale to the chorus refrain in the midst of the pain sung sweetly to muddle the meaning of whatever lyrics the pages retain ============================== this is wonderful writing... your cadence is a delight..this was a treat to read aloud...and I loved the theme you tied together here...very cool! a lovely surreal write...well done poet!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Shay, I would so very much like to hear you read this...it is very personal, very deep, and very real... I have not read a great deal of your writings, yet, but I am sure that will come, in time... just as this will remain a  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow! I love this piece! I am so glad you came...and hopefully you'll stay a long time. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Eromyna A lavish bouquet, enjoyed. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful!! Charisma |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Shay, I just love this, sweet friend, this made me smile as you always compose such lovely legions of visions with your poetry! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Shay, 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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