Open Poetry #34 |
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Not Just A Word |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
Goodbye, a word without end. A lonely solitary sound giving silence infinite length. The very last word uttered by love so long, long ago. One that left darkness to sing for me, alone, in the heart and mind. A word, that lasts forever. Not one that I use lightly, unused in the vocabulary except in departures of finality. A word providing passage to a lifetime of silence. I found it today, lurking, its arrival unbidden. Waiting for my ears only. Not written, but spoken. Soft dulcet tones emanating from quality hi tech speakers, whilst the band played on in the background for effect. Whilst still incomplete I found the delete. Consigned beyond reach, I needed not to hear it but more than once. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I am not too fond of "lurking goodbyes" either (if my head wasn't pounding so bad, I think I could be inspired by this poem~) M |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write Frank... Very much enjoyed. Hugs~ Now while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Almost haunting words Dave |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"Whilst still incomplete I found the delete." I don't think one should ever stop mid-way because, you know, love can't ever say goodbye. It may try to free itself to make life bearable but only and always until the next hello ... but you know that - yes, of course you know that as well and as much as I do. A moving write that echoes pain in a heart, my heart, that knows today there is no life without love. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
A fabulous write here, Frank. Very much enjoyed. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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