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passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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0 posted 2006-05-24 12:57 PM

The Scent Of Wild Onions
~

The scent of wild onions
used to make me weak
for memories of loving you,
of times I never speak,

of a liaison, a passion,
and then a release
followed by a silence,
then tears for its decease.

I have faced the death of you well
over count on fingers and toes
I am far beyond, have passed the point
where the sadness of days like those
can chew me up and spit me out
as if I were bitter, like goodbye;
the scent of wild onions grows stronger,
but brings a desire for you no longer

...and no longer makes me cry.

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

1 posted 2006-05-24 01:31 PM

can chew me up and spit me out
as if I were bitter, like goodbye;
the scent of wild onions grows stronger,
but brings a desire for you no longer

...and no longer makes me cry.

Excellent

both the content and your insightful outlook, tremendous write....

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

2 posted 2006-05-24 01:35 PM

This is sheer poetry, Dixie. Made my nose tickle though

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2006-05-24 01:36 PM

"I am far beyond, have passed the point
where the sadness of days like those
can chew me up and spit me out
as if I were bitter, like goodbye;
the scent of wild onions grows stronger,
but brings a desire for you no longer

...and no longer makes me cry."

YES!! YES!! YES!!
That's our spunky Dixie gal!
Sending proud hugs your way, Nancy

~ Trace my body with your words,
in doing so, you touch my heart ~

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

4 posted 2006-05-24 02:16 PM

Good to read your poetry again and I'm happy to read here that your spirit with time has developed a kind of immunity ... Very nicely expressed.

-Bob

PS. Thank you so very much for letting me know about the thread found in the discussion forum. I'm glad that I was able to address those who had concerns... and please please be assured that I'm doing just fine.

StevenS
Senior Member

since 2005-09-21

Posts 945
L. A. (Lower Alabama)

5 posted 2006-05-24 02:47 PM

Beautiful Dixie! :-)

1slick_lady
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since 2000-12-22

Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace

6 posted 2006-05-24 02:58 PM

you are a much better woman than i

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

7 posted 2006-05-24 03:00 PM

Dixie...Loved the title....and the strength of self knowledge within the poem.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

8 posted 2006-05-24 05:30 PM

"the scent of wild onions grows stronger,
but brings a desire for you no longer"

Indeed there is a new feel (and smell) in this poem passing shadows. Excellent.

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

9 posted 2006-05-24 05:37 PM

Wonderful words of wisdom. Scent is one of the most powerful memory evokers so if you have moved on from that you are doing well.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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10 posted 2006-05-24 10:16 PM

thanks to each of you

poettothecars
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since 2006-02-10

Posts 1093
New Zealand

11 posted 2006-05-25 02:06 AM

I gave at the office

a poet who cares

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