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elfin_tigress Member
since 2002-05-15
Posts 101Someplace |
What was I? The wisest, the one who had the most control the one with the power. Even among friends, I was always too strange. I am too strange They don’t want to understand. Never did. It’s so dark. Light is insanity. I cannot cry. I cried for you and you applauded because there was beauty in my pain and I could fulfill your needs. Dark and misunderstood, you pretended we had so much so much in common. We needed each other but you did not want me. You wanted the freedom my power could give you. I wanted you, for the paper rose that had already faded when you gave it to me the rose that was never alive. It was all you could give me and I loved you. I was weak. I am so weak. I am too weak to cry as I realize how my power unleashed the monster that is you. That is you? Who you want to be? What of the man who wanted me who held me in his arms and whispered that I was beautiful dark and misunderstood vulnerable and blossoming like a paper rose? |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
Things just aren't always what they seem. Sometimes you think you know someone so well, but yet they surprise, and sometimes it isn't for the best. Good work! ~Jen Freedom is not Free (Korean War memorial) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh I love that last verse! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
"I wanted you, for the paper rose that had already faded when you gave it to me the rose that was never alive. It was all you could give me" What a magnificent metaphor you have penned here...one could write volumes on those few words alone. Very excellent work on display here... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
What of the man who wanted me who held me in his arms and whispered that I was beautiful dark and misunderstood vulnerable and blossoming like a paper rose? Knowing and feeling every bit of this verse...amazing write. Well done. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is an excellent write! Very much enjoyed the read! Hugs~Nancy ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Beautiful poetry! Enjoyed the read. JL She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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