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it's in the pouring rain, the howling
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it's in the pouring rain, the howling |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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it's in the pouring rain, the howling winds I hear the voice of sorrow crying please no more tomorrow please let there be no more tomorrow seemingly endless suffering nothing buffering the sound nothing drowning the cacophony the scream I looked at that image again felt the torment in a volume of anguish spilling over lips that curled, begging some imaginary power for mercy mercy, please oh, bent knees begging and these knees are getting tired then when the winds died down and a rainbow appeared I gave thanks but still have no idea to whom I spoke that word but it matters not, if within the winds the word Love screams in echo 'round this godforsaken globe then I shall willingly review my point of view, adjust my blackest night vision goggles to accept whatever beams of light may be beyond this day's reality |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kacy....I can't think of anything to say except a hug! Yes, that is a word!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:The_Scream.jpg thanks Martie actually, Munch's original artwork The Scream (originally entitled Despair) just about shows the feeling |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
then when the winds died down and a rainbow appeared I gave thanks but still have no idea to whom I spoke that word but it matters not, ~*~ This tells, and speaks, loudly of your heart. Hugging you tight! K |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"for mercy mercy, please oh, bent knees begging and these knees are getting tired" Nice work Kacy. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"if within the winds the word Love screams in echo 'round this godforsaken globe" I started to write a "sermon" of sorts here and changed my mind. Kacy, I think the battle for humanity is in full swing and it boils down to this: creativity vs. destruction. You're on the right side! Keep creating. Sending some hugs your way tonight. (I hear those winds, too...I'm going to try and keep my eye on that soaring eagle you wrote about once.)...jo |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
words from the heart are more resonant than those spoken in haste..these words speak truth..enjoyed the words kacy..thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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Katerie Member
since 2006-01-27
Posts 92Central New York |
I hear the voice of sorrow crying please no more tomorrow please let there be no more tomorrow seemingly endless suffering nothing buffering the sound nothing drowning the cacophony This stanza definitely hits me in the "solar plexus," as you pit it in your constructive critiques message. Very well done, and thought provoking at that. Like a ship blown from it's mooringby a wind off the sea- I have been changed for good. |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
"I looked at that image again felt the torment in a volume of anguish spilling over lips that curled, begging some imaginary power for mercy mercy, please oh, bent knees begging and these knees are getting tired" Oh love. Lovely words. xxxx love. lovely. I AM in a lovey mood. thank you farewell the ash-tray girl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
It does, Midnitesun, it does. Love does scream in echo, round this globe - and dear Midnitesun, God hasn't forsaken it - you in taking on all the pain you see in others, are just missing seeing the love for the moment. Look, starting with how many people love you, and how many you love, including those you write about in your poetry - the abused, the suffering. Feel how strong your love is. Know that many others also feel it as strongly and then you will see that Love does scream in echo round this globe that God loves dearly. Beautiful, sensitive poem, Midnitesun. You are a good, wonderful person. - Owl |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh this just howls with darkness and pain...I have no words to explain how it affects me......sigh |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 . . . L O V E . . .  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
yes, EA, that's the painting I think of each time the darkness seems to overwhelm me thanks, to each one of you for your time, and kind replies, for I know this isn't an easy read |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Oh, the dreadful wind and rain lol...The "Bard" knew |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Man, I should have read this yesterday, I needed it but glad I found it this morning. |
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