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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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Once my heart was filled with song Once my singing filled the air Once I thought "I can't go wrong" Then - before my time of care Once my laughter caught the wind Once my heart was free and gay Once my soul would not give in That was then and now I pay Once I relished in the day Once I slept throughout the night Once my voice would have its say Then - before I hid in fright Once my courage was so strong Once my life in my control Once I knew the gift of song Now hope fades in sorrow's toll Once I knew where I would tread Once I walked in freedom sure But now my soul shies in dread And now for me there's no cure Once my heart was shining bright Once my power held back pain Once before I found the night - felt in me, its touch of pain Once my mind was free and clear Once I knew the path ahead Once my life was not so drear And songs rose to fill my head Once my mind was bright and sharp Then before - I was no dunce Now on sorrows I must harp Can only say, "I knew - once" Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ketry - you will know again, my best to you as always... BC |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Keth - I feel the ache in your words...and wish I could take away some of your pain. Be well dear poetess. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wow, Keth. I know that feeling and those onces come back every now and then when I a feeling down...but then there is only up to go from there. Hope you are well. hugss M |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Oh Kethry, this really aches, and is filled with how i feel. this is beautifully painful, with a real feeling of complete isolation from happiness. I do hope this is not something you're experiencing rigth now, but if it is, know that you're not alone. much love, gemma xxxxxx |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Kethry I believe that we have all had something similar to this happen at least once...and now we know that we never want it to happen twice...James |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
My heart goes out to you for I felt the same once...you have written it better then I could have...just remember the future is unknown to us and I hope there is even happier times ahead for you...**hug**... |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Once again my friend you've said it all, and said it so well. Take care! And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand ~ Bernie Taupin |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gosh K, this is heart wrenching |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What was once may be again A sorrowed heart feels like a sin Though smiles are hiding from you now I hope they soon return somehow. Powerful, aching write, Kethry... may sunlight chase every shadow away. *S* Excellent work! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kethry, I pray that this feeling of emptiness soon departs and that your phoenix spirit will rise "once" more! The light is always that much brighter once the shadows of darkness disappear. Hang on, Dear One!--remember, "and this too, shall pass"! In the meantime, you keep sharin' & we'll keep carin'!  I really felt this one! Love, Joy, & Inner Peace, Linda |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I share your feelings because you presented them so well here Keth........However, no crying on the picnic! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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Selina Member
since 2003-06-07
Posts 62Philadelphia, PA, USA |
Kethry, what sorrowful, heartfelt words. I hope you are not still feeling this way, however I can sympathize and empathize. I have felt this way at times in my life as well. Thank goodness for the people who care about us to life us up from such feelings. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i once was lost, but now i'm found.......... it comes in cycles, that's all i can say........ well expressed |
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