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A Path Through The Woods



Soul, where have you been?

Wondering about

in the woods,

by the river,

by the highway,

lost from the path home.


Soul, where have you been?

Hiding away

behind sheets,

in the old house,

in the basement,

eyes closed eyes in fear.

Soul, where have you been?

Following lights

of an Angel,

on the path,

through the woods,

leading the way home.

Soul, where are you going?

To hold a light

for the Angel

on the path

through the woods

finding her way home.





Jason Yarbrough
April 18, 2005

Author notes

This is dedicated to my friend Tory, Princess Muse.  You have been a dear friend to me and helped me through my tough times.  I can only hope that I can in some way, help you through yours.  Thank you.
Jason
Written April 18th, 2005

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  • The Phoenix Returns
    May 6, 2005
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    Very poignant!

  • jellybean4ever16
    May 5, 2005
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    Oh my goodness you write awesome poetry. You should like publish these.


  • epitaph-macabre
    May 4, 2005
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    hi its me again .......addddddicted to reading YOUR poems.


  • masterblaster gold member
    May 3, 2005
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    The long and winding road back, lovely write my friend, very deep, how come you have slowed down on your writing, I pop in now and then but you seem to have taken a break, great write take care of the soul my friend, great, hugs Di

  • Melissa Gayle gold member
    May 1, 2005
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    This is breath taking, you can feel the love and the extended hand, it is beautiful and poignant.


  • d a f f o d i l
    May 1, 2005
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    this is beautiful...well written well thought out...the emotion pours from each and every line...so natural yet so perfectly structured...your talent is profound and shines in each and every line well done your incredible xxxxxxxx


  • Araina
    April 19, 2005
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    This was beautiful, and very powerful. I really liked the loving sentiment that pervaded the poem. Great job


  • PureAmethyst
    April 19, 2005
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    this is an amazing powerful write, so beautiful and filled with such darkness and fantasy.
    I've read alot of kind comments about you and you seem kind in on giving advice to others and you are also very talented.
    Thankyou for writing this, its wonderful xXxPurexXx

  • Shotzie
    April 19, 2005
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    of course you can call me Jason. I really appreciate your kind comments and notes of encouragement. They mean a lot. Thank you again


  • crystaldust gold member
    April 19, 2005
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    crystaldust 20-04-05 17:18
    And there you are, (may I call you Jason?) right up there with those who have endured and come through a spiritual crisis. This poem is so deep, so beautiful, so resoundingly coming out of the depths by asking the questions that show you the way out? Marvellous write. Keep that soul in your sights. Joy


  • SuZyCuE
    April 18, 2005
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    Jason everytime I read one of your poems they always amaze me. You have a god given talent and everyday I am so thankful that you share your talent with all of us. You have a way of touching the hearts and soul of anyone who ius fortunate enought to read your poemns This is a great write


  • Princess Muse silver member
    April 18, 2005
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    Jason...Your writing always leaves me in awe...I feel your words echo within my soul when reading them...You have such a beautiful soul, so loving and deep...I am sure that your Angel has felt great comfort guiding you and accepts your guidance with the love and affection that it deserves...Even though we sometimes fail to see ourselves as beacons to anyone, especially ourselves...There is always a life out there that touches us and we touch them...To reach out and guide someone through a difficult time is the greatest gift anyone could possibly give another person...A voice on the other end of the phone to comfort and soothe...The sound of a heartbeat...The gentle touch of one hand on another...Written words of comfort...Love and compassion...Without all...The castles exist in the air and never reach the ground...Brilliantly written.
    Tory Lin
    Edited on Apr 19, 1:03 p.m. because ''.


  • PerfectImperfection
    April 18, 2005
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    I love a poem that embodies as a story; nice writing...


  • Ms Raneika
    April 18, 2005
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    Great Write Beautiful! much love Raneika p.s I have a friend name Jason


  • Cat gold member
    April 18, 2005
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    Beautiful.
    m


  • punkrocksmidge
    April 18, 2005
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    This is beautiful, Jason (as always) I love how you've structured this, it really is very remarkable. The repetition of the 'soul, where have you been?', and how it finally changes to 'soul, where are you going?'. I don't know if that's just me or what, but I was absolutely stupified by the brilliance of that, and how you mention the relationship of the path and your soul, I think it's beautiful Incredible work, and never stop writing... I'd cry



    ~Samantha~


  • Crackertl82
    April 18, 2005
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    I hope i'm not recommenting, this poem seemed familiar to me as well as few others that i have read today, anyways, good job here, you did an excellent job on this write, and i see good things in your future as far as writing is concerned, later

    I look forward to reading more of you in the future.

    Thank you for featuring this, It was well worth the read

    Your Friend, The incomparable, Crackertl82


  • CountryCousin
    April 18, 2005
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    Wonderful

    I liked everything about this poem and it was written so well. I sure hope that you keep writing and it will be interesting to see how you develop this talent. Very incredible poem.

  • Lord Gegishov
    April 18, 2005
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    This is a wonderful poem, dear Shotzie! The message is magnificent.


  • Angelflower
    April 18, 2005
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    This was amazingly beautiful.. I"m speechless. It brought tears to my eyes.. great write..


  • NotMyShadeOfGray
    April 18, 2005
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    this is amazing. it's so beautiful and i can relate to this in a pretty big way, great write!
    ~Arachne


  • requiempoet gold member
    April 18, 2005
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    aw great job Jason!!! I'm sure whoever this is for will cherish it forever!
    I love these stanzas
    Soul, where have you been?

    Following lights

    of an Angel,

    on the path,

    through the woods,

    leading the way home.

    Soul, where are you going?

    To hold a light

    for the Angel

    on the path

    through the woods

    finding her way home.



  • Red Red Rose
    April 18, 2005
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    beautiful

    Your freind is blessed to have such a thoughtful friend. They are hard to find. God Bless you in helping the person find her way home. Huugs,Linda


  • ricochet rabbit
    April 18, 2005
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    Yeah, I admit that I like this poem. Very bleak, but also warm. I love the repetition, the simplicity, and the soul -- that's right -- that is in this piece. It's like you are displaying yourself naked to the world. I got to respect that. And so, I hope to read more from you in the future, and I hope you all the best. Keep being you.

  • LadySylph
    April 18, 2005
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    GOOD

    I like the flow of time in this piece. The growth of the soul from innocence to wisdom; from follower to shining light in the darkness.

  • Krystina Kay
    April 18, 2005
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    love it. keep up the good work!
    Edited on Apr 18, 9:32 because ''.


  • B Chandler
    April 18, 2005
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    brillant

    awww this is a very heartfelt write and the flow was just absolutely superb this friend of yours must mean alot and i know what it was like going through a difficult time and whatnot so i can fully understand this write you have and no way in a million years was this a forced write (*screams at others who say it is* )


  • estelm4
    April 18, 2005
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    Lovely. It is worth the featured list... Are you the angel that is led home by your soul?

    My fav part of poem:
    "Hiding away

    behind sheets,

    in the old house,

    in the basement,

    eyes closed eyes in fear
    "

    sweet words that mean a lot

    Keep writing.


  • masterblaster gold member
    April 18, 2005
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    Not difficult to work out who the dear friend is, and she I am sure will fall in love with your sweet thoughts,and it will give her courage to work things out, a very sweet poem,all the best, hugs Di

  • White Sapphire
    April 18, 2005
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    wow, thats awesome. I love how you asked the same question at the beginning of every stnza, but how every stanza answers the question at a different stage of the journey. this is wonderfully written, with a strange ghostly feel about it. and how the soul begins as little more than a child lost, then ends up leading the Angel home. i adore this.

  • Forgotten Lyrics
    April 18, 2005
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    Wow. This is...wow. I am amazed. Friends can be a blessing. I hope this does help her. I loved this very much. People can take a friendship for granted sometimes. I am guilty of it myself. Sigh. Anyways, I loved this.

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