through a season
of frozen dreams
and heated words
all of me
wrapped tight
in a cocoon
of my own making
I crept slowly
clung tentatively
to a life,
connected by
shadows to
be kept unseen
dark clouds
misted sight,
hung on lashes
where icicles
formed; alone
found strength
in words
that skated
across pages
flowed freely
from ebony ink,
no longer stilled
by blind confusion
reality warmed
chilled bones,
gave voice
to a silent heart,
awoke a dormant soul
unfurled these wings,
set a new course
took flight to
new horizons
Author notes
"In the depths of Winter, I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer" - Albert Camus
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A contest entry
- *Ahem* In the mood for a quickie? Come in and join the fun! ^_^ by chilali.
800 points, ended November 13, 2008, 19 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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So worthy of Gold! Congratulations
So beautiful and even has a happy ending. If only life could restore itself after torment and pain.
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Amazing take on the prompt. And what vivid imagery you have painted here in this lovely piece. I really enjoyed this. Great flow. Thank you so very much for entering and good luck
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Thank You
so much for the honour of Gold. A great prompt to work with. I had been listening to some music and when I read your prompt the words just seemed to flow with ease.
Juls
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wow, I really liked this, it was absoloutly beautiful! the words created so much imagery, it was just amazing! This was really a powerful write, and the flow was impecable. I think your poem gave off a good vibe Lol. It was very uplifting and a nice end to my day.. ahh if only I was able to write something as pretty as this.
Well done, and good luck in the contest
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fuckin' triple A!
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strong write
Wonderfully done
Best of luck in the contest
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Invincible and proud to be who you are
C
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Beautiful Imagery!!!
WOW - Magnificent - I am speechless! Such richly textured metaphor I haven't seen in ages... This brilliant poem is a masterpiece!!! Wishing you the best of luck in the contest, your outstanding entry, "Freedom Can Fly" is certain to win a shiny cup!!! Peace always, xx Cyn xx 
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Thanks Cyn for your lovely comment. I had been listening to 'To live is to fly' by Guy Clark last night & again this morning. It gave me a bit of inspiration perhaps.
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