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What's Left Of The Flame
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What's Left Of The Flame |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* What's Left Of The Flame *~ I wonder when did her shooting star die? Gone are her yesterdays, and she can’t even cry. A burned out old beauty queen, all wrinkled and gray, Is all that she sees in her reflection today. Where did the years of purpose go so fast? How silly was she to think they would last. Her hands clasped in prayer to heavens each night, Consoling a soul so empty, and filled with fright. Is it sorry she feels for what she has lost? Or is all her sorrow caused by the cost? If she had her life to live all over again, Would she look at it now with the same distain? Would she do things differently or still the same, Would she have been a participant in the game? Mistakes were made that she can't undo, She'll make even more before she's through. She feels like a star that fell out of the sky, Down to earth and she doesn't know why. She's had one heck of a mystical flight But she's so very melancholy on this night. Nobody cared that her shooting star died, And when the light went out, was only she who cried. She wishes she had someone that she could blame, As she stomps out the embers of what’s left of the flame. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (06-10-2003 10:28 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
interesting write/read,,, Poetry is a vision that portrays ones impressions.QjQ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Happy Birthday  ... hey there my friend, fret not over age for that is only a count in little arithmetics count if you must, but then count all the joy you have gained in little sprinklings and large portions and then subtract the sad from the total and I wouldn't be least surprised when you have a count far more than the no. of years you had added up earlier for you know you have deserved it regards sudhir P.S. by the way beautifully penned poem... [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (06-10-2003 04:26 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
QjQ - thank you Sudhir ~ Oh you know, a little regret goes a long way when you turn 29  - My friend thank you so much for your lovely comment as always. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
She feels like a star that fell out of the sky, Down to earth and she doesn't know why. She's had one heck of a mystical flight But she's so very melancholy on this night. And you've told her story so well tears of empathy cloud my eyes. *S* This is beautiful. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) God Bless You, dearest friend, this made me cry as it felt sad to me but is also very beautiful and I want you to always know you are loved and the little girl is always shining in your heart and can never stop skipping and blowing bubbles and picking daisies! (sigh) Happy Birthday, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, 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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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Don't feel like the woman in the poem, Mysteria. You're awesome. Happy Birthday!   ~ElizabethDreams last for so long, even after you're gone... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon...youth is a state of mind...and you can't see it in a mirror. Wonderful poem! I hope you had a happy birthday!  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Suthern - You have no idea what that empathy meant to me and I truly mean that. Noah - What can I possibly say to you for all the kindness you show me and others with your comments from the heart, you are such a dear. THank you. Martie - My state of mind is okay it is the darn gravity that is out of whack! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Skyshine - I am afraid I do feel exactly like that woman in the mirror, and I am trying to snap out of it, but thank you so kindly for your wishes. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is so sad |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Well, Mysteria? It would seem that wranx could have written this. Or something very much like it. Preachin' to the choir, here |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
very beautifully written. I loved it |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Sharon ... I really loved this piece. A wonderful look into the mind, as the years pass by and we look back onto a lifetime. You've got me pondering this morning, my friend ... and you know I love that. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Some glow from within and inspire others to fire up the sky...Those are the ones who are never spent. A candle in the wind perhaps, but still a beautiful flicker. Have missed you greatly. Sincerely, Reg |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Regina~how very good to see you lady |
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