Fire consumes
shadowed eyes,
lost in anguish
for broken dreams
of Grandeur
that cannot
be retrieved...
We wail silently
with our bloody ink,
unfathomable
in our grief,
bruised
inconsolably
by our ravaged Hearts
that pulse too loud
when sleep will not come...
We wait patiently
to either
live or die,
unable to dance
without music
to beckon
our sorrowed bones...
Hearing our mournful
echoes,
the Muse reaches out
from a distance
to envelop us
in healing warmth ~
luminescent tears
cease to fall
& we are stunned
by the depths
of Hope
we still hold
sacred
within...
We write
towards the Light,
grateful
for every jagged breath...
~ November 15, 2005
1:05 p.m.
Author notes
Picture credit:
'Florentine Fete ~ Garden of Opportunity' (1913)
by Maxfield Parrish
This poem is directly inspired by two people...
Love ya both immensely , my Sisters of the Soul...
A profound quote by Nicolette :
"We are all writing ourselves towards the light."
an amazing poem by Lyrical Soul ,
a gold~winning poem if I ever read one...
'Into the Light'
www.allpoetry.com/poem/1584547
www.allpoetry.com/poets/Lyrical%20Soul
'Here my voice stumbles'
www.allpoetry.com/Poem/1404000
www.allpoetry.com/poets/Nicolette
Written November 15th, 2005
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Ah-hah!
So, it was YOU that inspired that line! Well what do you know! I thought it was Nicolettes line..sorry!
lol!
And thank you for clearing that up, and for the chance to read this, absolutely lovely! See?
You do write beautifully.
sigh...
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Nope. 'twas Nic, alright. From my comments:
A profound quote by Nicolette:
"We are all writing ourselves towards the light."
Thanks, Kathleen. I'm glad you liked it, my Friend. You write beautifully, too. Ya gots Soul, Lady. 
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Thank you, smilingshadow...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Congrats on winning Silver and thanks for sharing this beautiful piece!
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Thank you for hosting & for your kind words...I'm glad you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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beautiful
luminescent tears
cease to fall
& we are stunned
by the depths
of Hope
we still hold
sacred
within...
really liked the above lines..a beautiful dedication for your friends and a wonderful piece that flows naturally.. I am glad that brings you happiness
..thankyou for sharing and goodluck in my contest
best wishes
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Thanks for hosting a great contest, xXxGothxXxchickxXx...I'm glad you liked it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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I like this it has awesome flow, and that is great because it makes me want to read the rest of it when I start reading.
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Indeed they are...Thank you, sjgaither... Wanda
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Beautiful piece written for two great poets!
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Yeahhh, I noticed it was awfully crowded in there...
Wanda
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Thank you, Rae...I'm glad you liked it, my Friend...Be well, Poet...
Wanda
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this was very unique and overwhelming in the sense that you didnt leave out nothing of the emotion cant see for themselves
nice write
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Thanks for reading, Angel...I'm glad you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thanks for reading, payed4byjah...I'm glad you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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AWESOME JOB!!!!! ENJOYED IT!!!!!
Really and truly a wonderful write, it shows through and through..... Great job!!!!! your friend,
Angel
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Awww, Nic...'s only 'cause of the depth & beauty of the Friends I wrote this one for...Love you, Woman... Vlindertjie
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Congratulations on your trophy for this poem, Vlindetjie!! You deserve all the trophies in the world, because no one can write like you do, my dear sis. Once again I am stunned by the beauty and depth of this poem - but not only this poem...also the depth and beauty of your heart. Lyrical and myself are two very lucky ladies to be able to call you friend!! So happy for you, lady with wings!!
~ Nicolette
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Thank you very much, my Friend...I'm glad you liked them, Carol... Wanda
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OMG, this is powerful. this is one of your very very ebst. Oh, my goodness, these last two poems are incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I know you will, Sweetie...it's just your official 'Blue Period' or something, Robin...like Picasso...you'l get past it, my Friend...we'll all help ya find it again... Wander
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I just had to come back to this one again Wanda. Reading this tonight has a different effect on me than it did the first time, both times very moving but tonight, it is just the words I needed to here. I will find that light and write towards it again if it's the last thing I do. Thank you dear friend, once again for such beauty that you give to us all so freely.
~Lyrical
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Love you, Woman...Thanks, Nic... Vlindertjie
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So often have I been on the receiving end of your goodness, your compassion, your passion, your heart of many rooms, your soul of light and love, dear Vlindertjie....still, each time you leave me speechless, make all my doves fly away - again and again...and again!! This is so beautiful, so moving, so touching that I don't know what to say...it is at times like this that I know that English is my 2nd language, Vlindertjie, because the doves flew away with my English . Beautiful, beautiful poem of light... WOW, you can make poetry out of everything, you shower Lyrical and me and leave us glowing, glowing, glowing!! Yes, I am "stunned by the depths of Hope" and talent and compassion and love that bubbles forth from your pen, my dear sis - amazing, beautiful, deep, poetic...stunning. Thank you so much for being inspired, my friend...you may write poetry!!
~ Nicolette
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You're cute... This remark: '...You have wonderful taste, aside for your odd attraction to my scribblings...' denies the very reason I have good taste; diversity & appreciation for all things literate & divine... So there!!! I'm glad ya like it so much, my Friend...if it s truly immaculate, then it must be the subjects I wrote of that made it so...& Rob??? If ya fall flat on your face again, just say my name...I'll come help ya get back up again... Thanks, Scribe... Wanda
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I can think of no better use for this contest than to salute the great poets we admire.To begin with, this poem is immaculate. When I try to write with such spare and elegant phrasing I fall flat on my face. Your words seem to fall, effortless, like a gentle rain. The poets you choose to honor are brilliant. You have wonderful taste, aside for your odd attraction to my scribblings.lol.
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Webserver's messin' up. Can't get into IM's or anyone else's page. I'm goin' to bed. It's cold. G'night, Sweetness.
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I love your words, Scribe. ALL of 'em.
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hey no problem! 33 years...wow that's a long time. it shows in your writing. very well done
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Thanks for reading, kryspin...I often find inspiration on Nic & Robin's pages...& elsewhere... I've been at it awhile...33 years now...Thanks for comin' by...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you, my Friend...I'm glad you liked it, Michael... Wanda
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'k... Thanks, deercatcher...cryptic, aint'cha???
Wanda
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Thank you, my Friend...If ya need any backup, I'm available... Wanda
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Thank you, Corvino... Wanda
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funny where inspiration can draw its power from eh? nicely done. i liked the short stanzas done in coupling verse. good rhtyhm and flow to it. setting an effective pace for the write
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oh wanda another beautiful dedication to two wonderful woman you do these so weel with such love
love and light
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Hammer and Tongs, baby. Wordsmith bending over the glowing coals. Step back, wipe the sweat, and have a cold one.
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awsome
Awsome poem.
Great job,
I love it.
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Thank you kindly, my Friend...I appreciate your generous words, Carol...I'm glad you liked it... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Wim...I'm glad you liked it...Thanks for comin' by...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thanks, Sweetheart...I'm glad ya liked it, Cat...Thanks for comin' by, my Friend...It's always a pleasure to see you, Lady... Wanda
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Thanks for reading, ToltecWarrior...I'm glad you liked it...You & Presence were somewhat responsible for this one, too...Thanks for comin' by...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thanks for reading, Wolf of Night...I'm glad you liked it...You should do yourself an amazing favor & check out Nicolette's work...she, Robin & I are very dear Friends...Thanks for comin' by...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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roflmao chokin' with laughter Tanks, Baby... Wander
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This is a great tribute to your friends Wanda ... you are the light for us all, girl Wish ol' tokingjohn would give us a hit
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Say whutt??? Dammmnnn...must be some good shit, tokingjohn...roflmao Yeah, 'weird'...uh huh... Wanda
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A beauty honouring people with such a write deserves applaus. Esspecialy when it is about people I love to read. Hereby you made a wonderful gesture. Keep it up.
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Beautiful write Wanda and both are sweet sweet souls, Take Care of Yourself, Catressa
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made me dig
dark
made me think
the answer was....
True morality implies a tolerance for other attitudes and modes of life, not necessarily an endorsement of them. The major immorality is in insisting (by coercion blackmail, or law) that others live and think as you do.
by kerouac
211th chorus from mexico city blues
The wheel of the quivering meat conception ?Turns in the void expelling human beings, ?Pigs, turtles, frogs, insects, nits, ?Mice, lice, lizards, rats, roan ?Racinghorses, poxy bucolic pip tics. ?Horrible unnameable lice of vultures ?Murderous attacking dog-armies ?Of Africa, Rhinos roaming in the jungle, ?Vast boars and huge gigantic bull ?Elephants, rams, eagles, condors ?Pones and Porcupines and Pills — ?And all endless conception of living beings ?Gnashing everywhere in Consciousness ?Throughout the ten directions of space ?Occupying all the quarters in & out, ?From supermicroscopic no-bug ?To huge Galaxy Lightyear Bowell
Illuminating the sky of one Mind — ?Poor! I wish I was free ?of that slaving meat wheel ?and safe in heaven dead
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This is beautifully penned with great love of your friends. I am overjoyed to share in this piece. May your muse keep singing her lovely songs in your poet's ears. Write on, dera poet, write on...
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I know Lyrical Soul and you have hit her on the head this is a wonderful tribute although I do not know the other poet I am sure you have a vast knowledge of her and have written her well here in this piece excellent Job!
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Coolishness, my Friend... I'm pleased ya liked it, Richard...I dunno...I've been so inspired the past few days, it feels like my fingers ~ & my Soul ~ are on fire...There's a smoky haze in my room right now... Thank you, Scribe...I appreciate ya, always... Wanda
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Thanks, my lovely Friend...I'm glad ya liked it so well, Helen...They sure deserve it...as do you...Love ya, Moon Girl... Wanda
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Beautifully written Wanda and captures those two amazing poets.Lovely flow to you words.Bravo Moon Girl
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Dammmnnn, you're quick, Woman!!! I'm pleased ya liked it, Robin...You both deserve every blessed line, my Friend...Love ya, O Beautiful One...I'll meet ya both there... Wander
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and I love you too my sweet poemy beautiful wonderous friend Thank you for this wonderful dedication that I am proud to share with another beautiful poet, Nicolette, as well as yourself! ~sigh. Thank you, this is so sweet and so heartwarming. Yes, we are ALL 3 writing ourselves towards the light indeed!!
~Lyrical
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