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Grinning Shadows In Dawn's Grey Light
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Grinning Shadows In Dawn's Grey Light |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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Shattered shards of memories plague me today, nothing bad, just bits of dreams I’ve had before and like most dreams they should fade from morning’s scrutiny, but there’s the rub you see last night’s imagery still clings to me. Early in this life I recalled the trick of shaping dreams intentionally; it may help to clarify a memory, or solve a mystery, or rid the soul of vermin who feed on irony, still, there are those dreams built of thoughts that puzzle me, the unexpected lightning bolt, the simple recognition reflex that brings a jolt of insight when I have no need nor time for understanding. So why, while drifting in the stream of morning’s gentle rain did you drag me out of mind? You’ve been cataloged and stored for decades now, I don’t see how it profits either to re-live that day gone by. I’ve been drinking coffee and listening to old music all day, maybe that’s the best way to clear this screen of these unwanted visions, to raise an army of dead singers and minstrels in my soul, the kind of allies who can live on coffee ground with green cardamom, laced with vanilla sugar, I wonder if can I live like this, wired, my only food the food for thought, until my turn to die arrives. ©2005 by icebox [This message has been edited by icebox (07-18-2005 07:52 PM).] |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"I wonder if can I live like this, wired, my only food the food for thought, until my turn to die arrives." icebox - I have myself wondered this many times. Nought to do but carry on until we've thought enough but the question arises - who really decides when enough is enough. Take care. Helen |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Why is the big question, alright. Had some of those myself over the course of time....things unresolved or resolved badly, usually....or, sometimes, someone way out of my past for no reason at all I can muster. I kind of think that one reason may be a sort of filtering out process....sort of "it must come out before we go on thing"....then on other occasions, I think maybe I'm just picking up on that person 'cuz there's something going on in their lives they needed me to know. Other times, maybe it's reminding me of my own mistakes and the need to forgive myself and others...........so many things it could be, but no doubt a necessary process. Wow, your writing really got me thinking about this....well done!  .....jo |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
my frigid friend (how many people can we say that to?) I like the rhyme in this one. It's effectively done. I need to mention a typo 'lightening' - unless you meant it as a play on words. I almost never remember dreams, and that's a good thing because the ones I remember make no sense at all. Much like my life. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I could ramble here...but I won't  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox I very seldom remember dreams. I wish that I did, because I think they may hold some enlightenment that waking time doesn't bring me. I hope you figure out why this one of yours held on to you today. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Thank you all! It just has been a weird day. I was up most of the night playing with "Emily" and I think that shook loose some other things. Yes Nan, that was a typo; thanks. Sometimes I do hide word play in the lines and play with synonyms, but this was just plain old sleep deprivation. A helpful catch, thanks. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"the unexpected lightning bolt, the simple recognition reflex that brings a jolt of insight when I have no need nor time for understanding. So why, while drifting in the stream of morning’s gentle rain did you drag me out of mind? You’ve been cataloged and stored for decades now, I don’t see how it profits either to re-live that day gone by" The truth of those words is something I wish everyone inherently understood...  It's always a learning experience. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
well stated and felt...and really depends on the two individuals...I've learned that sometimes words mean nothing to people, and no matter how you try, they cannot hear what your saying...and never will they...so in hopefully kindness, one must do, what is best for them...and in doing so, it will inevidably be best for both party's involved. Hugs to you fine poet, thank you for the cup of morning coffee |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
I think sometimes, through dreamwork, the images and feelings invoked by the memory of another person, are really parts of ourselves that need attention. This is a tasty mind trip write. K |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Let's bring this one back for another pass -- something too good to fall with nine reads -- and for a chance to say I hope that last line is a long time in coming. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
You know, icey, this entire week I have been remembering my dreams, which is rare for me, they are usually bad ones, so thankfully they drift when I arise. But lately, they have flooded my mind, four and five, in sequence, scary - weird dreams, that make sense to me, which frightens me and I, too - have wondered . . . why? but there’s the rub you see last night’s imagery still clings to me. Wake up feeling icky, huh? I actually went to the bathroom to check my teeth, I dreamt AGAIN they all fell out, havent had those dreams since my teens . . . sheesh. Reading MY mind, as usual. |
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