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Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

0 posted 2004-10-12 02:24 PM

Winding paths
and falling leaves
make my search
harder than it should be.

He loves me.
He loves me not.

I remember when I thought
he loved me.

And I wonder when I stopped caring.

I run further down the trail
hoping to catch up with the moon.
Knowing it will wrap me,
caress me.

I miss feeling loved,
feeling warmth of body next to mine.

The chill of the changing season
sends shivers up my spine,
each goose bump hoping for demise of cold.

As I peal the clothing from my skin,
standing naked before my own reflection
I contemplate the difference between
drowning in life and drowning in water.

and which takes more strength.

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

1 posted 2004-10-12 02:25 PM

Oh my...call me...1-900-Toerag....

strong write sweet gal...!!!

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

2 posted 2004-10-12 02:56 PM

Wow - power packed, and that ending, sheesh- I so understand that - excellent

Susan

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

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

3 posted 2004-10-12 04:36 PM

miss feeling loved,
feeling warmth of body next to mine.

The chill of the changing season
sends shivers up my spine,
each goose bump hoping for demise of cold.

As I peal the clothing from my skin,
standing naked before my own reflection
I contemplate the difference between
drowning in life and drowning in water.

and which takes more strength.

you bin gittin inside m'ead?

Wow! Susan

I'm keeping this.

Maree

cuz fate is not just whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

~ani difranco~

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

4 posted 2004-10-12 05:38 PM

"I miss feeling loved,
feeling warmth of body next to mine."

me too

and I sleep with two dogs, three bears and a rock.

smiling? But then haven't ya heard? I am nuts.

ANd you are lovely.

dingusjr
Member

since 2003-09-24

Posts 415
Missouri

5 posted 2004-10-12 06:20 PM

Nice stuff here, Susan. I hope you find that love again soon. It's out there!

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

6 posted 2004-10-12 06:21 PM

bravo ma'am.... bravo...

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

7 posted 2004-10-12 08:20 PM

Excellent write Susan....
Powerful thoughts here.
Hugs~

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

8 posted 2004-10-12 08:26 PM

"I remember when I thought
he loved me.

And I wonder when I stopped caring.

I run further down the trail
hoping to catch up with the moon.
Knowing it will wrap me,
caress me.

I miss feeling loved,
feeling warmth of body next to mine."

Remember what you asked me about the style of your last poem? Well, hope you were going for the same effect here, 'cause you nailed it...

Damn fine writin' Myrtle..

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

9 posted 2004-10-12 08:52 PM

"I contemplate the difference between
drowning in life and drowning in water.

and which takes more strength."

BTW...Very cool line.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

10 posted 2004-10-13 10:18 AM

I couldn't have asked for better replies.

You guys warm me with your kindness.

And Karen? If you are nuts...then the world is in a very sad state because I interact with plenty of people you couldn't hold a candle to in the nuts department...

I love all of you so very much!

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

11 posted 2004-10-13 04:35 PM

enjoyed

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

12 posted 2004-10-14 02:28 AM

Okay, I read this a couple of times because on the first read I got caught up in the content so much that I couldn't figure out why the read seemed flawless. Now I know why. The fact that your line breaks and the break-up of thoughts is done so to perfection. I really enjoyed this penning of yours much.

As for what takes more strength ... I sincerely believe you will be learning to "swim" in life again very soon.

time prophet
Member

since 2003-07-30

Posts 371
In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees

13 posted 2004-10-14 05:03 AM

Dying is easy; it is living that takes imagination. Nothing is worth drowning for.

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

14 posted 2004-10-14 08:22 AM

what do I know
I moved in with a statue
and then the pigeons came

maybe tomorrow will be the answer
I will dream about tomorrow
and tomorrow
I will sleep in
and dream again

romantic advise provided by bland anders

kewl write lady!!

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

15 posted 2004-10-14 10:57 AM

this was like summer itself, finding the core...knowing the stones we need to mold and the ones not to consider...tremendous write here...enjoyed

muchos gracious dear poetess

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