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Crescent Moon Slivers
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Crescent Moon Slivers |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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I lost you that day, as rains dampened. As minutes became hours before the set of a brilliant sun. Where rays fell gently upon the green lawn, manicured by hands roughened by hours of sweat and toil. My dreams escape me, as nights become turbulent and the mist on a mind’s eye blankets the horizon of tomorrow. Countless, the dwindle of light across the cool sheet. Lingering, the gnawing feel of emptiness within. Spotted, the damp cold feel of tears puddling the pillow before a lone embrace replaces the void of you... being gone. Your eyes, the entry, gateway to your soul. Darkness replacing the gleam of what was. I sensed intuitively before I saw this. Though aware, I still faltered. My strength waning rapidly as a distant moon set against the glow of life awaiting the bustle. Sleep is harsh upon me. Running swiftly away into corners of darkness. Leaving only a trace of sand upon the floor, telling me he was there...I brushed aside that which soothed me.... Bring to me a dream, that I might once, just once see into your eyes. That within my own, you will see the truth of me. For I yearn to again embrace the heady warmth of you as a delicate softness covers us beneath a waxing crescent moon. |
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pandonov Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 478b/w conscience and insolence |
imagery... i don't seem to have one. very nice |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Magnus "My dreams escape me, as nights become turbulent and the mist on a mind’s eye blankets the horizon of tomorrow." Excellent poetry.... There is a certain dark joy in reading poems as this...and I don't know why? Perhaps it is that I feel a sense of kinship with others when they expound on their own misfortunes? A sad brotherhood of sorts... enjoyed the read ......ice |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, My friend I wish she could read this. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
'Tis a sliver of a moon to be hallowed... This is a lovely poem, Barry...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 But awake, awake, for the morn moon is full of bright, lighting the way to one more night... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Barry~  I understand...but you say it so much better than I... Susan |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
What images you create Barry...how clearly I see... Patricia |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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