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jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

0 posted 2004-01-01 10:19 PM

Peering In

Between you and I a space exists,
a void deep as the dark the night breathes in –
I think we should leave it there,
let any love that may remain
fall into it’s depths.

We should open our souls,
let the pain flow down it’s sides,
cleanse ourselves,
purge . . . ourselves . . .
of the other.

But we’re not that smart,
at least not I . . .

Instead I’ll cry dry-eyed tears
because there are no more,
you’ve coaxed them all
from whence they came . . .
there are no more.

Between you and I,
a space exists,
and I linger on it’s edge,
peering in . . .
longing for an end,
wanting to fall . . .
to fall . . .
to fall, to oblivion

Between you and I a space exists,
and I sit on it’s abysmal edge,
watching it grow
till you’re all but lost to sight.

I sit on it’s edge . . .
peering in . . .
peering in . . .

w. james beard, jr.
(c) january 1, 2004

...must be the eggnog I'm drinking... j.

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2004-01-01 10:25 PM

Well that is some eggnog! I think a lot of people sit on the edge and wait for closure, and you said it well. Happy New Year.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2004-01-01 10:32 PM

Jimmy

I know I've been there...this brought back the memory...done so well.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2004-01-01 10:34 PM

I enjoyed this deep side of you Jimmy...
Good stuff!
Hugs~

In the midst of winter..
I found there lives within me,
an invincible summer.

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

4 posted 2004-01-01 10:43 PM

Jimmy, this was a very tender and compassionate write. It brought tears to my eyes. thanks for sharing this with us.

Hugs

Ethel

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

5 posted 2004-01-01 11:10 PM

Very touching write Jim. Enjoyed. Chris

"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet."
-Plato

Krawdad
Member Elite

since 2001-01-03

Posts 2597

6 posted 2004-01-02 12:16 PM

"Between you and I,
a space exists,
and I linger on it’s edge,
peering in . . .
longing for an end,
wanting to fall . . .
to fall . . .
to fall, to oblivion"

Couldn't have said it better myself . . .
and I know that hollow place, inviting in its gravity, like a black hole . . .
Well done, Sir.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

7 posted 2004-01-02 03:00 AM

I am feeling this now...ad probably will for a long time to come

sending hugs your way

chrissydome
Member

since 2003-11-28

Posts 73
germany

8 posted 2004-01-02 03:20 PM

i've been there! really touching!

turning mirrors upside down won't make dust fall off the ground, hiding wounds won't ease the pain, sleep won't make you whole again...

Sadelite
Member Elite

since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

9 posted 2004-01-02 09:55 PM

Well said! Enjoyed the sad reflection.
Sadelite

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

10 posted 2004-01-02 11:40 PM

Egg nog makes for good musing! Happier new year!

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

11 posted 2004-01-03 03:01 PM

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