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JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

0 posted 2006-07-04 02:21 PM

Another Afternoon of Storms

Afternoon storms
once again fill the day
and in my room
thoughts of you fill the air
as I imagine your warm smile...

Thunder rolling by
as a soft rain begins to fall
windows becoming translucent
with small droplets of water following
paths left from rains past...

Reminding me, and imploring me to shout:
Why are we so indifferent to what might be?
Or at least could be?
What is so important about reality?
Can we not change it?
Should we not want to try?

What memories will hold fast tomorrow,
even next year?
What thoughts will be as present as today?
Will we be together as we pass through that day?
Or will it be another memory to reminisce,
you and I, so far apart in miles, and restraint?
Living an un-living life
Pretending we have a full day ahead
Yet, forever alone,
two lives one without the other.
Are we imposters, or realists?
Or is this just another
afternoon of storms...

__________________________________________

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

froggy
Senior Member

since 2003-06-23

Posts 1893
Michigan

1 posted 2006-07-04 03:40 PM

A wonderful read.

:-)

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

Paul Wilson

Member Elite

since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

2 posted 2006-07-04 06:44 PM

JL...This has got to be one of your best if not the best from you to date.
Wonderful imagery. Thanks for sharing...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2006-07-04 08:05 PM

JL! You have indeed penned a keeper!
Into my library with this gem.
Hugs~Nancy

Don't bring me down now,
let me stay here for awhile
You know life's too short,
let me bathe here in your smile.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

4 posted 2006-07-04 10:39 PM

Exceptional write - much enjoyed.
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

5 posted 2006-07-04 11:35 PM

JL, quite a heartsong.....maybe the answer is: both. Hope the rain lets up before long.......jo

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

6 posted 2006-07-05 10:19 AM

Morning JL,

souls heavy with pain &
suffering may be regarded as "the healing" restoring it to health where it can realize its true potential that we are indeed adorned...perhaps realizing emaculate love?

Hugs to you for a great day

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

7 posted 2006-07-06 12:18 PM

Thanks all!!  You people are way too kind!

JO?  What do you mean maybe both??
I think you are so silly!
But maybe right...
Thanks Jo...

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

8 posted 2006-07-06 03:33 PM

JL~

'small droplets of water following
paths left from rains past...'

Some folks miss these little snippets of reality ... you capture them expertly~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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