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BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

0 posted 2004-08-11 02:47 AM

~*~

I'm ready to spread my wings
checking my baggage once and for all,
and I don't ever want to look back.

But chances are I most certainly will
when flying above the clouds,
I'll be thinking of you.

To kill the time and let it go
perhaps I'll move forward,faster,
despite the loss of altitude.

Or the turbulence that throws me for a loop
catching my breath,
I'll breathe you in and let it out, again.

Hanging my head between my knees
claiming my fame,that the sky is too blue
making me dizzy when I pass over you.

~*~

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2004-08-11 03:22 AM

Bluesygal, I can feel the heartache of loss in this one. Yes, sometimes fast forwarding would be a nice option.
BRW, there is an old tune "If your life were on video tape" I'm thinking it was Steven somebody?? or maybe Harry Chapin?
Back in a few, I know I can find it!

if only we could just rewind
by Judith Miller

If your life were on video tape,

Wouldn't everything be all right?

If your head hurt the morning after, you could roll it back to late last night.

You could replay all of the good parts, and leave out what you don't like.

Wouldn't everything be just great,

If your life were on video tape

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

2 posted 2004-08-11 03:31 AM

Bluesy, I admire your upward attitude and this was such a great write...it really has the feel of your emotions. You're in my thoughts, sweet lady....keep those wings spread so when you come back to earth it will be a light landing, okay? *hugs* ...jo

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

3 posted 2004-08-11 03:39 AM

I'm right there with ya

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

4 posted 2004-08-11 03:45 AM

You make me smile so big, Kacy.
Thank you for being so kind and for caring the way that you do.

iliana~ We've got to hold our head up, seeing if we don't, we'll fall all over ourselves,
and my head hurts from falling so hard.

Dixie~  There is so much to look forward to when taking flight,
and I can't wait, simply because I know where I'll land....
so long as I don't look down.

I used to say to my children when they were young, now you gotta picture this......
holding my arms wide open, I said, do you know how much I love you,
I love you this much and more than that, and that's not enough to let you know how much.

Love you guys that much too. Thank you for your ways, dear ladies.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2004-08-11 04:54 AM

Up, up and away! I'm flying right beside you! Mind you, it takes a lot more physical effort on my part!

I'm with you! Your spirit is free and flying high and may you land gently in a beautiful new world!

Sisterly hugs,
Linda

kayjay
Member Elite

since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

6 posted 2004-08-11 07:23 AM

You've penned a poignant pix of heartache
It's one that none can e'er away take.
So should your flight a good life make,
I hope it's sound, for goodness sake.

Well done! (Wonderful support from the women, hope males can chime in too.) KJ

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

7 posted 2004-08-11 08:14 AM

"It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul."
(Stanza>"Invictus", W.E.Henley)
(http://courses.wcupa.edu/fletcher/henley/poem.htm)

Bluesey
This poem is nicely arranged, covers the subject with good metaphor..Though the theme is sad you have expressed your feelings well.
A pinacle seems to be reached, the steepest part of the hill climbed...remember, you are the captain of your soul, and you will be allright...

---------ice
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Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

8 posted 2004-08-11 08:20 AM

my brother jack will be
on that flight too
but don't yell Hi at him
the air marshals will cuff ya

have a safe one bluezy..fun and
freedom too

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

9 posted 2004-08-11 03:48 PM

You know, Bluesy gal, it is possible to stay grounded while in full flight. It equates to knowing what you want to do and just jolly well doing it. Life is just so full of choice, consequence, and taking responsibility that it sure can tire one.

miscellanea
Member Elite

since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

10 posted 2004-08-11 04:24 PM

Bluesy,
I enjoyed your poem muchly! I have an image of a reluctant parachuter sailing through the sky. Good landing to you, Bluesy. Take care, Sweetie.
miscellanea

James_A_Fraser
Senior Member

since 2003-09-03

Posts 972
Out Making Anticlines

11 posted 2004-08-11 05:16 PM

No, don't look back ~~ not ever. That only leads to flying in circles. Do look down though, to see those of us who watch and wait below, wishing you a fair flight.

~~J

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

12 posted 2004-08-11 07:03 PM

Lori

I have to agree with Helen up there. Take care of you, huh...you're worth it!

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

13 posted 2004-08-11 08:51 PM

Safe flight . . .

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

14 posted 2004-08-12 04:10 AM

Dear Lori ... this touches me with its beauty, even though the melancholic ingredient lingers ...

While you spread your wings, smile your beautiful smile and be open to all the new gifts that will be coming your way.

To be grounded in the moment will make you fly higher ....

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

15 posted 2004-08-12 08:06 AM

Lori gal....

another lovely from your bluesy pen.

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

16 posted 2004-08-12 08:44 AM

have a lovely journey...thank you for the incredible read....

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

17 posted 2004-08-12 10:06 AM

getting to this point, is the most important part of the flight! bravo lady!

and hugssss

I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone though you're still with me
I've been alone all along..Now I'm bound by the life you left behind

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

18 posted 2004-08-12 10:23 AM

I'm ready to spread my wings
=============================

heres to a first class flight...
settle for nothing less Lori-girl.
The sky will be a brighter blue to celebrate you.

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

19 posted 2004-08-12 10:55 AM

nice read

Aimster
Member Elite

since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

20 posted 2004-08-13 02:58 PM

Lori,

Few write like you and here is the proof!
Wonderful writing, as always it flows together so incredibly well..almost flawless

Take care
Hugs,
Amy

"When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter"

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

21 posted 2004-08-13 03:58 PM

That first leap of faith is the hard part... after that... just ride the wind. *S*

And I agree with James... looking back isn't good... but when you look down, you'll see a lot of us cheering you on! *S*

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

22 posted 2004-08-13 05:16 PM

If could just quit looking back, I'd be far better off...fine write gal...

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