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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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 .. I know this place of in - between Of what's to come and what should have been~ That time in space where I ask myself why didn't I? And laugh out loud when I would rather cry~ I've been here before but the pain was worse~ I bravely hummed a hymn over a stifled curse~ I remember the point of no return~ Where I could have jammed on the brakes But merely crashed and burned~ So here I sit in a room with a window but no door Abandoned thoughts drift to ceiling~ My feet firm on the floor. I know this place... . . . Chris Barker December 2003 ~~~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I've been here before but the pain was worse~ I bravely hummed a hymn over a stifled curse~ ~*~ Did you know, that just today, I read somewhere that humming is very good for one... and I believe that is, very much so!  |
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*Belabebeautiful*
since 2003-01-03
Posts 696washington, USA |
I read this twice before responding just because I liked it so much. Good candince good flow and beautifully expressed emotion. Definitly going in my library, thanks for the read. ~Live and Laugh~ Because of you I laugh a little harder, smile a little more, and cry a little less |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
You wrote this so beautifully, Chris. I felt what you must have meant me to feel. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful Chris...straight from your heart to pen. Love it little sister...beautiful! ~Hugs, love and miss ya, Teed~ In the midst of winter.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Chris, I have also been in that place... and you told of it beautifully. Thanks for sharing your heart, sweet friend.  Hugs to you,  Ethel |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
That time in space where I ask myself why didn't I? And laugh out loud when I would rather cry~ Chris~ I know that place too...I just try to be careful not to lock myself in, or back myself into a corner I can't get out of. Believe me, I've come close a time or two. Life is an ongoing process for sure! You wrote this awful nice, I literally felt every word. Take care sweet poetess~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
It is our past trials, those moments we want time to take us back to...that we might be given one more chance to erase and perhaps make it right... Those moments are the ones we fight...when in reality...we should only laugh at them...and learn the valuable lesson they have given us... Beautiful write dear lady, very much from within you...thanx for sharing these emotions with us. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Oh Chris...do I know this. Well written, my friend. And you know what Mag said? He's right. I always try to look for the lessons, although in this month's trials, the lessons remained quite undiscernable. I rest assured, I will have ah-ha moment regarding them, however. Excellent! Patricia |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou my poet friends. Hugs all round.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Because this is SO well written.... and I love ya.... This needs another go round so everyone can see it. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
That was sweet of you Teed. Thanks & Hugs, |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
I know that place, too. You have been able to share it, and you've worded it so well that we can identify with it. Best wishes to you in the New Year. ~K~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Peace to you in the New Year Chris |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Kahlil & Dixie, thankyou so much. Hugs!! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Fascinating piece, extremely befitting the photo and that "in-between" place. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Indeed facinating write. You have an insight that few can express. Happy Travels Kiddo. TD |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Indeed facinating write. You have an insight that few can express. Happy Travels Kiddo. TD |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is nice...I know too...James |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou poet friends!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Chris, I must have overlooked this one before. I know this place all too well. I call it the 'pause' in the cycle of life. I really enjoy reading your writing and this one is no exception! ......jo |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big angel hugs) I know this place ever so well, dearest friend, where regrets, also-ran intentions and memories are stored, but also laughter in a jar you can always bring out when you need it, yay! God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou so much iliana for the lovely compliments! Hugs. Noah, you always say such sweet things. Thankyou. |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
I know this place too, I live there. Maybe next time....  ~skyHold on, if you feel like letting go |
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