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In The Shadows

At last we think we may have found an answer
A cause for this pain and a cure for this cancer
But now we find ourselves trapped again in our need
Stronger than death and more hateful than greed

After such a long time living with loneliness
Why must our love cause so much distress
So I go to you in the dead of night feeling haunted
Only surviving the time with the thought I am wanted

This is the time we can be together in the shadows of this life
We have slashed the hatred together with the devils own knife
All of our searching for that one dream that we can believe
Has presented itself in the shadows of all we will never achieve

All we have ever been taught is how to kill the other
But I would rather lost it all than learn to love another
They kept on telling me that I will never be safe if I’m with you
Yet if we were apart I would not know what to do

So take me and care for me like you say you always will
Out of all the dreams I had you are the one I want to fulfil
And I don’t care what sacrifice I have to make to stay
Because to be able to live with myself I see no other way

This is the time we can be together in the shadows of this life
We have slashed the hatred together with the devils own knife
All of our searching for that one dream that we can believe
Has presented itself in the shadows of all we will never achieve

What do I have left here if my tomorrow never arrives
I don’t know what will be left of our lives
So tonight for just one night till the dawn breaks our hold
Keep me close to you until all the lies have been told

This is the time we can be together in the shadows of this life
We have slashed the hatred together with the devils own knife
All of our searching for that one dream that we can believe
Has presented itself in the shadows of all we will never achieve

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Nightwish

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  • lesbian-in-love
    October 15, 2007

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    Very well written. Love the way it flows. Your usage of words. Thanks for entering and good luck. Keep on writing such fine poetry. Thanks again


  • aslanlight
    August 23, 2007
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    Why do you pressume you'll never achieve your dreams? I'm achieving mine and some! lol
    Anyway this is a well thought out and profound poem, emotional and wistful. Thanks for entering.

    Peace Georgia


  • Sensual Sapphire
    July 13, 2007
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    When will the world

    realize that love should be embraced and not hated? Never probably because those who don't have it crave it even though they will destroy it once they find it. Well done thank you for entering.


  • forever and ever
    June 28, 2007
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    wow!! this was REALLY powerful! i've read several that were great, and this one is right up there with them. you guys are making my job really hard. Good luck in the contest, and jeep up the great work.


  • SarahEatsAirplane
    June 21, 2007
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    This is really amazing because you can really get a way with words. You are able to put words together and make them sound lovely like a song. This really spoke to me, and it was a great read. thank you for sharing


  • Clinging-to-Life
    June 19, 2007
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    Hmm.....

    Well this is quite the write I enjoyed how you were able to present reality, in a dark and morbid manner....I feel this peice. I do agree with DemonikVampire though...the stanza repitition isnt the greatest in my oppinion. It somewhat takes away from the intensity...But I enjoyed it all the same. Thank you for entering. Oh, Goodluck


  • Demonikvampire
    June 18, 2007

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    I liked this one. Its very nice. I wasn't a big fan of the stanza repetition but thats okay.

    The rhyming scheme was excellent.
    It wasn't as abstract as I would of liked, but the darkened mood made up for that.
    Well done:]

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