Remedy cannot reach
inside opiate realities
as midnight
finds me fallen
within fragile flesh
for comfort cannot
inject into weary veins
where all that remains
are ghosts of who
I once was
Author notes
Prompt: Pic Option #1
http://freaky665.deviantart.com/art/Infected-103018975
30 words
(I've been struggling lately with the reality that I will never again be the person I once was due to the weight of this pain disorder.. sigh..)
In a list
A contest entry
- Quickie! Are You Bored? by Sweet Impatience.
980 points, ended November 11, 2008, 15 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I was only there last month...
hope things work out
feeling ya on this one.
Ken
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Thank you
I'm sorry you've been here. Unfortunately I have an incurable pain syndrome.. so I'm always here... sigh...
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Oh I see, shorry i didnt know...
It must be hard -
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I'm pretty tough
But thanks
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Excellent take on the prompt and so worth the Gold.
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this is erotic too
damn, must be just me
i need to get laid bad
congrats
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LMAO.. well I'm glad you skipped past my write Indulgent then or we'd be in real trouble!!!
Thankies
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This one made me feel...I loved the words you poured out of your soul here. Perfect with the pic. You are so amazing!
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Wow hun! So personal and full of pain. You have really done an outstanding job with this piece! congratulations on the Gold!
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Wow, Sad & beautiful...
So much said in so few words...
And what words!!!
So beautifully crafted as to leave me speechless & contemplative...
Well done!!
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Sis,
this is beautiful and amazing...it is hard when we have something change who we once were...but you are so strong and lovely I know you shall over come and I am sorry for the pain...I really understand...
Congrat's on the well deserved Gold...
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AMAZING SIS!!! This is PERFECT for this pic...such a well deserved gold!
Az
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Excellent & So True
Congradulations on the Gold. Very well deserved. Excellent choice in words for the poem of only 30. You are amazing. So sis when are you going to write that book.
Love Ya
Kelle
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Thanks so much for the comments sis
♥
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Incredible picture and riveting poem!!!
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Thank you!
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I wish i had a valid reason for not being the person I once was, I guess I'll just blame the passing of time. Agreat write and a worthy winner of the gold.
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The passing of time does that to us all doesn't it! Thanks
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Congrats on the gold! <3 The last stanza would have to be my favorite. Fantastic, as usual. =)
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Great wording - well deserving of Gold - Congrats!
I especially like,
'where all that remains
are ghosts of who
I once was'....
....something I think many can relate to!
Well done!
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Thanks hun, yes I"m sure this is true of many, something I need to remind myself of constantly so I don't indulge in any Pity Parties!!
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oohhhh - pity parties! invite me!!!!
I'll bring cookies, maybe someone else will bring some pina coladas!!!
Yeah Pity Party!
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Woot! I'll provide the
... and we can and get 
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hehe
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lol
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lol..
I might dislocate my dodgy hips with that move!!
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- we can't have that!! We'll just have to do a 'turtle' crawl then!
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Awww ... I'm starting to believe we make our own realities hun. The seemingly impossible may be reversible, not to instill false hope, but insert some reverse-roled reality, for cures or solutions to varied situations are found everyday.
Outside that, the title for this poem is very fitting .. and personal, as you write tremendously from experience and emotion. All that I have expected from your talented pen/keyboard.
... and yes, golden.
s~w
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Thanks hun .. been doing a few medicated madness writes lately lol
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love it, your ability to say so much in so few words is incredible!
keep writing
<3<3<3
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While I see many comments below have glossed over with a wonderful write. You'll have to put up with me delving a little deeper in my comment. Sorry! There is such a pain in these words which palpitated with every word, a sore realisation that somethings might never change. I can't imagine the pain you go through every day but my dear sis you do it with such grace and style that only those who delve deep enough or have experienced will ever understand. Could I wave my magic wand and make it vanish. I would have done so. Love to you
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Thanks you sis
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love it
You say so much in so few words. Beautiful...love it! And I'm not hearing any awkwardness at all...it flows nicely.
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This is such a sad poem but I certainly see why it is wearing a gold cup. Your mind is amazing.
P.
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'fragile flesh' speaks volumes hon, bravo. I always told you you were a writer
I have two words for you:
quantum healing.
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Thank you my friend
Look forward to more writes from you!!
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wow...what a powerful piece! no wonder you recieved gold
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Congrats on the gold!!
Woot! Awesome take hunni, I love that pic but love your write more! Nothing wrong with a medicated view on things, can be the spice of life Beautifully done, congrats on the golden attire
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Woot! We're spicy hunny
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Course we are!!
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Such an insightful and personal poem! This stanza says so much! It just reaches out and pulls the reader in. Excellent! Congrats on the gold!
as midnight
finds me fallen
within fragile flesh
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fab darlin
well done on yr gold
beats me down
cheers abe
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I knew this was gold as soon as I started reading the first line hun, congrats!
Love,
mj.
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I'm bored
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LMAO!!!
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They go hand in hand
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Is it just me, or is the main girl in the picture (the one in color) NOT hot at all? LoL...the spirits in the b/g are better-looking.
Anyways, as soon as I read this and before I read your AN, I had a feeling this was personal.
Mostly because of the words 'remedy' and 'opiate' (I haven't seen you you use this word in a while I don't think, so ).
"for comfort cannot
inject into weary veins"
Love 'weary'; it makes human anatomy feel...well, weary. It's an effective word choice, is what I'm trying to say...
"where all that remains
are ghosts of who
I once was"
That is a really killahhh ending; it's haunting, depressing, but might I add...NOT true.
You're still corporeal and awesome.
Really good expression here & another writeeeee for your Coloured Medicated Madness list.
MAZEL TOV on the gold
Jessica
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Not hot at all I totally agree lol
Thanks for saying that's not true
Woot for the Coloured Medicated Madness list
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Nothing but gold.
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Excellent take on the prompt and very well penned. Congrats on the Gold.
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I `Applaud you
For your Courage and strength every day you get up and are a funtioning Vibrant Young Women, your awesome and most of all your Loved, your talent Is blessed!
Hugs
Rend
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Excellent
Excellent expression of your feelings. My heart weights heavy thinking about the suffering you must go through. Remember no matter what you are the same person in your soul and she is an amazing woman
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Thanks hun
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this one is a very personal write.. and coping with such thing as a pain disorder I can see why you feel this way. the last 5 lines tore at my heart a lot.. your take on the prompt is heart wrenching and this brought me to tears.
good luck
kat
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this was something, i mean really something, you did a great job on this, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest
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my sweet friend..
I hate reading your pieces that are based on your real life struggles, because it makes me realize how helpless I am to help you..except offer a prayer. I wish you well, and as far as the piece goes, as usual it's exceptional.
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Thank you my dear friend
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Remedy cannot reach
inside opiate realities
Done
You're the best my sistergirl.
You really blow me away.
Love,
jin
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Excellent write! I loved it! You have done a tremendous job with this one!
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awwwww this is powerful and wonderful. great poem and good luck.
take care, ♥
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This is incredible sis!
Lovely work here and good luck
to you in this contest!
Jeremy0826
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I'm sending the whole damned Mayo Clinic's roster of egg-headed genuises to New by-gosh Zealand. Might send the entire state of Minnesota, 10,000 lakes and all. I'm almost as scary as Kate when I'm pissed-
What a wonderful take- you is a writer, pearl!
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where all that remains
are ghosts of who
I once was
~ nicely done, the emotions in this come through quite vividly.
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Poet
Once upon a time . But so very long ago. But the heart matters most. If we can truly be honest to it then we still can be. I love the picture and the mind.
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Incredible write!!
Excellent write Jackie..I really feel this..very vivid
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Just an awesome write, amazing take on the prompt. Great job, as usual.
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This is great love the take on the prompt that you have done thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest be well
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amazing take on the pic,
gold for sure, best of luck mia bella
Tasha
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Beautiful in form and meaning... You always capture the sparkling meanings held within these images... and bring them out to shine... Excellent!
Ken
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Looking at the picture, this is brilliant! You added depth and emotion where there was none. I got feeling from each and every line. Standing ovations!
Love,
Amera♥
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Thank you my wonderful Sis
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Oh yes...this is really good.
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oh this is sad. best one i've read so far!
helen~
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