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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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As words I do not want can’t stand to hear bullet-fire into my ear, I watch a tiny bird weave in and out the iron scroll on a nearby balcony. Focusing on him keeps screams silent as all illusions of normality drift to the ground empty husks stripped of seed all that’s left is need and I’ve no answers. How I envy his option to fly! In just a moment motion will be my fate and the only path leads straight to hell but all is well with my feathered friend He even mocks me with a song of hope as he soars into the sunset. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern This write only reflects a moment. There will be others.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Belle, perhaps you will be a bird in your next life!  Whenever I feel the need to scream my bloomin' halo off, I go into my linen closet and bury my head in the linens and let loose like Mount St. Helen's! In spite of your present state of discomfiture, you managed to pen a gem! ... and remember what Orphan Annie sang out! ~ "The sun will come out tomorrow!" Loveya! Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Focusing on him keeps screams silent as all illusions of normality drift to the ground empty husks stripped of seed all that’s left is need and I’ve no answers. Oh darn gal I know this and the desire to find the answers that never seem to come. Poignant and well written Ruth. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Beloved one, Ahh sweet one, despite the turmoil you still manage to write beauty, I wish I had one thimbleful of your talent, but there is no point in me bemoaning what I don't have, and cope with what I do. Which isn't much but I offer it anyway beloved one A shoulder to lean on and arms to wrap you in a loving hug. Brilliantly penned my sweet poetess, you are as always, and yes it is always, brilliant at painting the picture, without any extraneous lines, pictures, or wasted words. Simply divine writing. You always make a visit here worthwhile darling heart, thank you for the wonder that is you. and forever Mushy xx xx xx  Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetestSuthernGal~ My friend ... you KNOW I hold you and those you love in prayerful vigil~ Ring my little bell whenever you have need of me~  I'm always here for you~ I love you gal~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
"How I envy his option to fly! In just a moment motion will be my fate and the only path leads straight to hell but all is well with my feathered friend" I feel this deeply, Ruth, have felt it. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
see, even the birds wish you well....wonderfully written...hugs you... |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
'flight envy'...yep I know it well...*nods her head* ...can't write it as powerfully as you, but 'lack of wings' has prompted my pen many a time....... you do this 'reality flash' so well lady...sending hugs and love |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
The talent of your words show that you fly among clouds with hidden silver linings....This poem gives flight and brought us along for the ride...I love it...*big hugs* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
as all illusions of normality drift to the ground empty husks stripped of seed all that’s left is need and I’ve no answers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ based on things shared...that analogy strikes a deep chord on the heartstrings... yktiktyk now as far as distractions go... forget the birds.... I got a better idea... order a pizza and ask for the young, cute delivery boyeeee....   *smile*? ok... I gotta another one... check your email when you have time... tell the werk monster I said so. *L* Writers try to capture the exhilaration of Nature & inspiration of Love. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh yes Laura...do I ever identify with this....and do I ever wish you had no need to write it. Some tragedies come over us so fast, leave us bereft, but others....are the worst kind because they go on and on. Still, I wish you joy.....and the knowledge that sooner or later you will be able to follow that bird. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I know this feeling.. at times just to be able to lift our wings and fly off.. Well done sweet lady~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
dear suthern sister...despite the sadness I hear in your words, I am glad that you can still focus on wonders of creation. Hang in there. Beautiful write, really. ....jo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much... I appreciate your kind comments more than I can express. *S* I wasn't even sure it was a poem... and my trusted compass wasn't available... Thank you for accepting whatever it is. *S* |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Well written description of a low moment. SG |
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