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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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If time were not a merchant standing watch over countless wrinkles, spots and waning libidos, what would carry the weary soul? For countless years I have stood the solitary watch of my own shadow....peered silently into a reflective mirror....looking into an eye, waiting for an answer that came through slumber... Why must the soul become a restless partner of this journey? Where hourglasses stand in solitude and dunes shift slowly over an oasis of heartbeats which have counted endless numbers of heartaches and fear... Why should fear stand strong, unwavering in it’s own corner? Quiet, ominous, a streak of light before the lightning’s clap of thunder over a plain of grasses waving.... A windward shore of lonely steps awash in the brine of a marsh...as breezes squint....and a look over one’s shoulder reveals but a water streaked mirror....awaiting my return. Thought my strength oft wanes....I shall not fear. For life has left my glass filled with blessings.. And among them....I count many souls...kind souls who have loved and laughed with me through endless days and chilling nights.... And, if only one day...I might see, might sense their presence....and reach, stretching an arm...straining to touch the hand of those who have blessed me....then I will look in reflect and say it has been a treasure...a priceless treasure which one shall never forget... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"And among them....I count many souls...kind souls who have loved and laughed with me through endless days and chilling nights.... And, if only one day...I might see, might sense their presence....and reach, stretching an arm...straining to touch the hand of those who have blessed me....then I will look in reflect and say it has been a treasure...a priceless treasure which one shall never forget..." Beautifully said Barry... a powerful write indeed. Excellent..You at your best. Hugs~Nancy |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You write beautifully, and I am always impressed with the expanse of your words. Wonderful thoughts here. TD |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry You caught me with your beginning question "If time were not a merchant standing watch over countless wrinkles, spots and waning libidos, what would carry the weary soul?" Excellent write, deeply felt here! The answer is different for everyone I'm sure..for me, each minute brings new meaning and beauty. I build a platform with these things to carry my weary soul. And, I see more clearly the light that is there showing me the way.  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
feeling this tonight Barry... very deeply... wonderful write m'friend... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful write - a pleasure to read. hugs, Chris  Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Well Barry you did it this time. Excellent |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Okay, where was the hankey alert on this one....I had no idea it would get to me the way it did when I started reading. BJ, you are just terrific in expressing things! ....jo |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
How absolutely beautiful....Your words capture feelings I too have had but you have the talent to paint a vision of them that warms the heart with beauty and perfection....Magnificent writing, my friend....**big hugs*** |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I sometimes think that it is pain that best heals wounds, silence that opens our ears to music, and aloneness that helps us appreciate friends. Beautifully written, Magnus. - Owl |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This positively aches with longing, Magnus. A very honest write, even laced as it is in poetic jewels. Corinne |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
this touches the depth of soul My spirit will rise |
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