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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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It had rested covered in the corner since that day he saw the reflection of everything he had never wanted to see. Still, it was there staring steadily at him through silent moments. Guilt had greeted him that morning and he had trembled with regret, then lashing out in anger; collapsing in anguish. That was then, this is now and time ever constant, had given him grace of forgiveness along with a fading of yesterdays memories. He fingered the faded fabric feeling the emotions of that day, the sheet, still soft to the touch. Yes, years had granted him grace but there lingered the fleeting moments that would make his mind recall the stir of echoes; seconds filled with his burden of shame as sounds of internal screams and glass shattering, ripped through the silence Years had passed and time had healed wounds. He was alone now, she who had stayed with faithfulness and forgiveness had long ago been taken from this world. This room of memories had remained unvisited since then. Its pull had been urging him, saying, it is time. Yes, time. He reached, uncovering the broken shards of glass no longer afraid of the reflection they held…. The greatest beauty on earth, is found in the hearts of those who love.... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Gentle, A good understanding write, enjoyed. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, years had granted him grace but there lingered the fleeting moments that would make his mind recall the stir of echoes; sounds of screams and glass shattering in seconds filled with his own shame. ~*~ A very thoughtful, well written write of one man's anguish over things he could not change, once he let his own demons loose. Excellent! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
It is grace that give to us, yielding a wanting heart of change to tear open the sky forgiving self forgives all...if one can want enough.... Tremendous and fabulous write, enjoyed this one girl!!!! Thank you for sharing. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most excellent and thought provoking write Donna! Well done! Hugs~Nancy ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
touches the heart this does....  well done  |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Good portrait of long held, heavy regret. Time wins in the end and one wonders if your character ever learned that covering the mirror denies ever another honest reflection or that attempting to shatter the shame seen there only divides the pain into mean little slivers that needle endlessly. Enjoyed |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Well done, Donna...I have to agree with Richard because he said it so well.  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Beautiful poem, just beautiful! JL |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
This reached out and touched me - I cannto find the word I am looking for so I shall just have to say - as always - I enjoyed this- SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GentleSpiritedOne~ You are penning some magnificent poetry~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you have found some wonderful inspiration lately I'm enjoying |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Wow, fabulous writing Donna, Thank you. Enjoyed. Maree into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Each of you grace me with your comments and kindness! Thank you so much  The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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