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Dark Stranger
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0 posted 2006-12-13 07:28 AM



we were from the same side of the street
just different directions and times
stuck at the passing light
with our reds and greens confused

we both watched the trees and the eyes
often went behind them with others
just so no one would get a virgin
the first time they left us behind

and then there was accidental
and his suitcase of tricks and treats
and a bus station's contemplation
where we sat too long not to notice

that there was empty in the other's eyes
and we each had something broken
to offer to the other's broken fix
something that would fit by forcing

with just enough gentle to hurt it open

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daark

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Sunshine
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1 posted 2006-12-13 08:35 AM



A compassionate write, Poet...
and very well done.  The peeling off
of the layers of understanding
go far into the grain of humanity.




Dark Stranger
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2 posted 2006-12-13 09:12 AM


ms sun, thank you for sitting here and smiling
Martie
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3 posted 2006-12-13 10:28 AM


Dear Dark...Many times we fix ourselves by fixing someone else.  I always love the sensitive side of you poems.  
Dark Stranger
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4 posted 2006-12-13 10:42 AM


ms martie, thank you little neighbor, sometimes being broken is a blessing
trutodaraiders
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5 posted 2006-12-13 12:38 PM


Very nice dark. Read a lot of your poems. Always enjoy your writings. Very talented; sure you know. Being broke can be humbling experience. Thank you for sharing this poem
Dark Stranger
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6 posted 2006-12-13 01:25 PM


Thank you truto'..I appreciate your comments.  Being broken can also be a humbling experience..but sometimes it is a good thing.
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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7 posted 2006-12-13 05:27 PM


I have enjoyed reading all your writes Mr Dark and this is no exception... I hope your brokeness will soon be mended   RDB
Dark Stranger
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8 posted 2006-12-13 05:38 PM


ms b, thanks lady!! actually this was suggesting the idea of when two people meet they often bring something broken that fixes what the other one has need of being fixed.  

nakdthoughts
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9 posted 2006-12-13 06:21 PM


"that there was empty in the other's eyes
and we each had something broken
to offer to the other's broken fix
something that would fit by forcing

with just enough gentle to hurt it open"

~sighing~ the truth of this


M

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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10 posted 2006-12-13 06:25 PM


ah now I get it!   thank you for deciphering again for me x RDB x
rwood
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11 posted 2006-12-13 08:36 PM


things get fixed

but I wonder about accidents

always a pleasure.


Love,
reg


The Lady
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12 posted 2006-12-13 11:25 PM



Stranger darlin'
being broken
and just enough gentle
sigh...

nice

Dark Stranger
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13 posted 2006-12-14 07:15 AM


ms MMS, thank you for the read and thoughts
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ms b, (grin)

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mswood, sure I believe in accidental and santa and the tooth fairy in her thigh highs and..oh sorry..thanks babe

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ladyone, thank you for leanin on your elbows and watching the water on the windows here

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14 posted 2006-12-16 10:59 AM


Truth in poetry is beautiful to find. I can truly relate to this one, because I know I'm never filled unless I'm filling someone else, never completely happy unless I'm giving help...and never unbroken unless I'm binding up someone else's hurt.

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Dark Stranger
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15 posted 2006-12-16 12:12 PM


Thanks my friend, well spoken and right on target.
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