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Beautiful Pain ~

Missing image

~ Hues of neon blues,

versicolor virus of violet,

capturing your image of death ~


~ Sculptor of Beauty,

infecting mortal structure,

sores ooze putrid tears of puss ~


~ Bones weakened,

skeletal figurines no longer dance,

shadows of  eminent death cast forth ~


~ Fading memories,

thoughts of past and present lost,

percolating sickness throughout my veins ~


~ Fevers forever,

pools of night sweats to drown in,

ghostly white screams of painful regrets ~


~ AIDS quilt,

covering mother's pain of lost son,

photographs of family affairs, minus me ~

Author notes

Option # 1

 

To live in this much Pain,
you must not die ~

 

I was diagnosed HIV + in Aug. 1992 ~

This is an AIDS virus stained to capture its' 3 D form under an Electron microscope ~
Written November 9th, 2006

A contest entry

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  • Jai Guru Deva
    August 5, 2007

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    I am absolutely in love with this heartfelt poem.
    I'm adding you to the finalists in my contest.

    My Uncle Steve, growing up, was my best friend. He was more than a second father to me. He died of AIDS on my 10th birthday. I pray for you and your loved ones, this is a horrible disease and destroys innocent lives. Nobody, no matter what lifestyle or legacy they will leave behind, deserves to die of AIDS.

    Good luck in my contest, but mostly in life.


    • Arkbear gold member
      August 6, 2007
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      You are most kind ~

      You carry a gentle Heart ~

      Thank you for that ~

      Bear ~


  • Free1977
    December 21, 2006
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    Heartfelt

    (((((((((hugs)))))))))Frances

  • crystylheart
    December 11, 2006

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    wow, bear....this brought tears to my eyes, I don't think anyone should have to suffer so much and I just want to give you the biggest hug and take it all away....
    much love,
    Crystylheart

    • Arkbear gold member
      December 11, 2006
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      Bear hugzz ~

      I'll take hugz any day ~
      The flu really hit hard this year ~
      Other than that, my body has AIDS in check ~
      Thanks for your review ~
      Bear ~

  • Temptrysse
    November 17, 2006

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    This was so moving and so deep. Disease is such a scary thing. You've made pain very lyrical and beautiful in it's own hellish way. My prayers are with you and I just hope they find a cure one of these days.

    • Arkbear gold member
      December 11, 2006
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      Temptrysse ~

      For some reason I missed your review ~
      Sorry about that ~
      Thanks for stoppping by and for your comments ~
      Bear ~


  • PhoenixFox
    November 14, 2006
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    The yin and yang of life are often quite interesting. Here we have a virus that is nasty in it's function and yet rather beautiful in its appearance. Granted, this one has been stained to show detail but it is still captivating. Some day (hopefully soon) we shall find a way to beat this life form and be rid of its dreaded abilities. In the meantime, we die. A thought-provoking poem you've written...

    ~Phoenix

    • Arkbear gold member
      December 11, 2006
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      Thank you Phoenix ~

      Seem to have missed this review ~
      Very nice of you to stop by....and to see what I see when looking at this picture ~
      Thanks....Bear ~


  • Forgotten Garden
    November 14, 2006
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    My very best friend died from AIDS when he was only 29. Soon before passing, he wrote a poem not too different from this one. This work hits right in my heart. As I'm writing this, tears are streaming down my face. You have a gift, my dear. A gift that needs to be out in the world. Everyone should read your works and be made to contemplate them. Please try to take care and keep your chin up.

    • Arkbear gold member
      December 11, 2006
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      Thank you ~

      Your review is most kind ~!
      Been of & on latley because of the flu, so sorry for not answering sooner ~
      Thanks for your review ~
      Bear ~


  • Arkbear gold member
    November 12, 2006
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    Smile for me always ~

    You have inspired me to write something Sissy ~
    thank you ~
    wuv U ~
    brother Bear,
    John ~


  • lovelustre
    November 12, 2006
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    I love my brother john!
    Aids! oh my!






    i love my brother, for ever! no regrets, let me hug him! John!
    Sissy!
    Edited on Nov 12 because ''.


  • Arkbear gold member
    November 11, 2006
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    Smile !

    Lisa Marie ~
    You are most kind in your review ~
    Thank you for that ~
    the Bear ~


  • Sacred Ground
    November 11, 2006
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    Powerful... This piece is well written and very descriptive. It really got to me. Pen On!

  • Arkbear gold member
    November 10, 2006
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    Thank you ~

    Thank you my dear Theresa ~

    There are days I'm surprised I even woke up ~
    I am doing better on my new meds.....but after 14 years of this crap, the body just wants to go to sleep ~
    Thanks for stopping by hun ~
    Bear ~

  • Arkbear gold member
    November 10, 2006
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    Very kind review ~

    Hey Demsky.....thanks for your review Bubba....I think emotional guys are great ~
    Let's me know I can relate to them ~
    Be well my friend ~
    Bear ~


  • tawk gold member
    November 10, 2006
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    Wow this is so powerful and sad poem so full of emotion and pain. Excellent write


  • RedTalon
    November 10, 2006
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    This is very sad. I hope that you write something happy soon...because this poem makes me want to cry with everyone else. I'm an emotional guy...the reason my girlfriend left me. Well, forget that. This isn't about me. Good poem, my friend, and very sad. I hope you get to feeling happy soon.


  • Arkbear gold member
    November 10, 2006
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    Thank you ~

    Your words are very kind....thank you for the review ~
    Bear ~


  • Arkbear gold member
    November 10, 2006
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    Very kind ~

    Hey there Julie ~
    Thank you for the hug ~
    I send my warmest of wishes and prayers your way ~
    Bear ~


  • Sunshine Always
    November 10, 2006
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    Wow! This piece hits straight at the heart. The pain and sorrow flow from your pen my friend ,and from my heart to yours God bless... mal...Exceptional write....


  • real irish rose
    November 10, 2006
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    I don't know what to say I really don't, I am in tears for you as I know this is your reality and I wish it wasn't as you already know.
    This is a beautiful but a sadly written piece, I'm sending you a hug from Ireland my friend xxxx


  • Shancy Fayre
    November 9, 2006
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    Wow. This is a real punch. It is beautifully done. Good luck in the contest. Shancy.


  • DolphinLass silver member
    November 9, 2006
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    wow well done i liked it and very descriptive good luck

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