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The Face You Mask [Imagination Lives] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Aye, I hear you, breathing, chilling nape of neck and bearing low on this heart, that would dance, or sing, as you creep, stilling limbs and thought, aye, I feel you, clinging. You are but an evil sty, tempting me to hide in shadow, that you would render me sightless, unconcerned, and fill me with reasoning for why I would break my pen, and let my well go dry; You, who are wickedly immortal, having walked this earth too long, Be Gone. That I dared to name you when I first recognized you, casting hold on yet another, one who weakened under your gaze, who began to see you as haven, not knowing you are but death to laughter, and joy, and song ~ Aye, that was when you thrust your sinful blackness into mine own heart, squeezing breath and left me, gasping for light, and air, and all that could be right in this space that I deign to occupy. You mask your face wisely, believing glitter would hold me, when I wouldst trounce darkness, casting your breath aside, for though I seek whispers, I seek it not in your name, nor your face, and despise that I should have to spurn you For I know of love, that it should be given freely, and thus, you pale, with ragged gasp, that I would deign to love you, as evil and wicked as you are, but you might never know unless you cast the black aside, of tenderness, and rarity, nor the exquisite touch of a beauteous hand to your beastly countenance. Despair and sadness be your cloak and mask, anguish be your horse, and gloom shall ever be your room, for misery would wall you, and lost hope be that upon which you dine, but not I, not I. I shall not be your meal this day, nor tomorrow, for you will find me in dance with childhood, and ever well dip into ink the pen, then draw the pen to parchment, gift the parchment to souls, that you should die a swift death, that I may take a free breath, and Live, within my imagination. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
For I know of love, that it should be given freely, and thus, you pale, with ragged gasp, that I would deign to love you, as evil and wicked as you are, but you might never know unless you cast the black aside, of tenderness, and rarity, nor the exquisite touch of a beauteous hand to your beastly countenance. This has a big sigh attached to it Kari....I much needed this today. Puts perspective on many things, in many ways.... but you know already... THANK YOU |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Wow! That is quite the piece Sunshine. As I was reading it I kept seeing a shadow standing in the middle of a darken stage and the spotlight upon you as you blast out your solioquy. (Dang did I speel that right.) Oh well I am too lazy this morning to look it up in the dictionary. I've only had 2 1/2 hours sleep in the last 48 hours. LOL! Dang insomnia. Well done my friend! Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Kari? that breathing on your neck bothers me there *smile* yes Begone! indeed keep the pen flowing Lady this is a masterpiece xxoo |
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Marty Baird Member
since 2003-09-20
Posts 90Georgia, U.S. |
It certainly holds your attention Thanks  |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Sissie, very gentle smile..I am glad that you came out of the darkness at the end..Very well done indeed... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hauntingly beautiful |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wow...!!! Eric |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
This is haunting... in the very best sense of the word. Absolutely beautiful, Sunshine. You do know how to weave a marvelous tapestry of words. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It's no wonder that I am such a huge fan of both you and your writing!  HHH Linda  No tricks! Just treats!  |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea Light and love will always triumph!  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
That I dared to name you when I first recognized you, casting hold on yet another, one who weakened under your gaze, who began to see you as haven, not knowing you are but death to laughter, and joy, and song ~ Sadly, this eases my pain and cushions the blow. I suppose because often times I feel like I'm the only one who has ever been burned. NOT, I know, but it feels like you just opened the flood gates and let her rip! Karilea~ You are such a fine poetess. Thank you so much for this!!! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bluesy, that's what we need to do, sometimes - open the flood gates and let 'er rip. I'm glad you found something in this...there should always be something for everyone. Martie, I couldn't agree more. Thank you, dear friend. Linda, a very kind comment. Thank you. Ed, you're quite the weaver yourself. Write on! Ericc, smiling back. Thank you. Thank you, Dixie Logan, I don't do well dwelling in darkness very long - for some reason, a silver lining always shows through. I'll never be a Stephen King, that's for sure! Thank you for stopping by, Marty! Susie...as well it should...if it made you aware of any kind of feeling, then I know I did it right. Thanks for reading. Evocative, perhaps the right person could read these words and cause a chill down another's back. We'll have to try that sometime at a reading, you think? Donna, you are more than welcome. Just remember, we can always find our way out. Even if we have to hug someone...  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Well blow me away why don't you. For I know of love, that it should be given freely, and thus, you pale, with ragged gasp, that I would deign to love you, as evil and wicked as you are, but you might never know unless you cast the black aside, of tenderness, and rarity, nor the exquisite touch of a beauteous hand to your beastly countenance. Despair and sadness be your cloak and mask, anguish be your horse, and gloom shall ever be your room, for misery would wall you, and lost hope be that upon which you dine, but not I, not I. I shall not be your meal this day, nor tomorrow, Very powerful Karilea. Love it! keeping it too. Maree fate is not just |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Maree, little one, I think your personal library is over-flowing, don't you?  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"You mask your face wisely, believing glitter would hold me, when I wouldst trounce darkness, casting your breath aside, for though I seek whispers, I seek it not in your name, nor your face, and despise that I should have to spurn you For I know of love, that it should be given freely, and thus, you pale, with ragged gasp, that I would deign to love you, as evil and wicked as you are, but you might never know unless you cast the black aside, of tenderness, and rarity, nor the exquisite touch of a beauteous hand to your beastly countenance. Despair and sadness be your cloak and mask, anguish be your horse, and gloom shall ever be your room, for misery would wall you, and lost hope be that upon which you dine, but not I, not I. I shall not be your meal this day, nor tomorrow, for you will find me" You were going to let me miss this, weren't you?  Hear the sound as hammer hits nail, square... [This message has been edited by Duncan (11-03-2003 09:20 PM).] |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
wonderful!! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Excellent! late" |
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