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Post by Sunflower Gypsy on Apr 10, 2007 20:18:25 GMT -5
  Hi! Starcrossed! First CONGRATS on your poetry book finally being published and for sale! And thanks also for the kind compliment on my poem..."The Soul of THE VOICE"...I got the new DVD Rest is History in the mail friday and have watched it enough times...that I felt inspired to write from what i saw of Marty. Keep your eyes peeled...as more poems will surely come.  peace and smiles Sunflower Gypsy ps: I'll be sure to check out the website.
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Post by Cheza on Apr 10, 2007 22:55:38 GMT -5
Great work sunflowergypsy!!! I had a huge change in project plan's...so I might have something to post by the end of the week. I miss the board...~sigh~ I should mention nothing "bad" in my plan...just learned how to convert my file from Mac to PC. Which is funny, since I had to convert the file from PC to Mac in the first place and that was a different process....  I will never understand why format is so important...Where is Cheza?...I hope she didn't here me.LOL AHEM....  I HEARD THAT, MISSY! *just joking* I'm hoping I'll have somit to post here or in a story thread soon...with all this angst I'm feeling right now you'd think it'd be a productive writing time, but alas, 'tis not the case - all I want to do is sleep. Peace. |
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Post by Cheza on Apr 10, 2007 23:24:34 GMT -5
Star, I think I shared this with you in the past, but evidently didn't post it to the poetry thread. This is a poem that is several years old that I co-wrote with a cyber-sister (Dana) - she was Mistress Shy and I was Southern Grace in an old chat format that has long since vanished from the internet. This was written for a dear friend who was bi-polar and sent us a very emotional e-mail one morning that scared us both to death...here goes nothing....
"A Vow of Devotion"
By Mistress Shy and Southern Grace
Sweet Knight tis' true that time takes a toll
On our lives and on our souls
Yet, our empty shells can be filled with joy
Passed on through us with God's Grace
Through the tears that ran down Jesus' face
All those years ago when He took our place
Sweet Knight we humans try to fill the holes in our souls
Through the vices: Sex and Drugs being our chosen poisons
The vices only kill our hearts, bodies, and souls
While in our confusion onward we go.
When all your hope seems to fade away
And you feel like you want to end it all today
Just look over your shoulder and you will see
Your Mistress Shy and Lady Grace waiting to help you
Set your heart at ease
As for a facade...we all have them.
Masks we wear to cover pain and despair.
There are no fakes here...only people with masks.
But Dear Knight we know you are strong enough to win your battle
With the evil one.
All of those times that you are blue
Don't be afraid to let your bad feelings show through
Love is a gift from one heart to another
Whether it be to a friend, sister, or brother
The ultimate love came from our heavenly Father
We were chosen to help in His place
To always try to put that sweet smile back on your face
Please don't think that we would ever leave you there
Wherever you go that makes you fall into despair
In "Poem 1: of Eleven Addresses to the Lord" John Berryman
wrote: "You have allowed my brilliant friends to destroy themselves
and I am still here, severely damaged, but functioning."
When a person self-destructs it affects everyone around them
Sweet Knight--Lady Grace and Mistress Shy weep with this
Acknowledgement of melancholy
Torment? NO! Torment would be your exit from our lives...
Sweet Knight, do not weep.
And as to the comment "I lie since no one would care for a
boy who is as normal as your hair..."
Hair? Hair is not normal...
Each strand has been blessed by the one who Created it
And Each Strand is unique...just like every Human on this earth...
How could you compare to us you ask?
Well, we all were created by God...
We all have two eyes, two ears, a nose, a mouth
We all breathe air...and have a heart that beats within our breasts.
As our promise to our Sweet Knight
We will ban together to win this fight
The skies will then be clear and free
Of all your pain and misery
There is no need to hide in fear
Your Lady Grace and Mistress Shy
Make a vow to do what ever it takes
To get our Sweet Knight to see
We will always be there to help your darkness be replaced
So when your heart is troubled again
And you feel like your dark tunnel has no end
Just call on us and we will be there
To give you that loving support and let you know we care
It doesn't matter what time or day
We will be there with open arms to say
Cheer up our Sweet Knight please don't be sad
Tommorrow there is hope anew....
Ye have nothing to fear Sweet Knight...as one of my favorite
bands says "Vengeance is the Lord's"...no human has the right to
Pick out the faults of another and to judge them.
Arise my Sweet Knight and dry your tears...ALL IS FORGIVEN...
And the Hearts of Mistress Shy and Lady Grace will be here for you...
ALWAYS...That's it. Looks like we needed a major editor...sorry it's so long. Prose is more my thing, but I may come up with something for this part of the vault from time to time. Peace. |
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Post by starcrossed on Apr 10, 2007 23:52:53 GMT -5
Thank you for posting this Cheza. I have the pm'd version..lol. I don't think you ever posted it before. I think I was just very fortunate that you shared this piece with me in private. I thank you for now, sharing this work with everyone. It is a wondeful blending of words.
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Post by bostongirl on Apr 11, 2007 20:58:22 GMT -5
Cheza - this is so beautiful in words and actions. To care for a friend so deeply to compose this piece. These are the things that make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing.
I wrote something similar to a 12 year old perfect little girl. It is not fair that a 12 year old should have a world that is falling apart. So I will share this with you.
Call Me
On days when life seems so cruel
When lonely and sadness seem to rule
When no one wants to give you thought
All you want is a moment caught
Turn slowly left and look inside
I am right there in your heart
To hold you, touch you, give an ear
Just punch those numbers
I’ll be there
Chorus
Call me, call me
I’m here for you
Dial that phone
They’ll put you through
Call me, call me
Baby, always for you
Call me, call me
I love you
Bridge
That sunny, cold day in December
Our first hug
I’ll always remember
I made a promise I plan to keep
To love you til the end of time
Protect you and keep you safe
You are my bright star
My ray of hope
So beautiful child
My shining star
Remember no matter where you are
I am always with you til the end of eternity
Never alone, always with me
Chorus - repeat
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Post by starcrossed on Apr 11, 2007 23:20:18 GMT -5
That is beautiful Boston...Life is hard and often unfair...I hope that your 12 year old was saved from the harshness that she faced. At least it is a wonderful thing that she had you to stand by her side. That is something that too many children do not have. Being alone is the worst feeling in the world.
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Post by Cheza on Apr 11, 2007 23:25:48 GMT -5
Thank you ladies. Maybe I'll attempt poetry again...but right now my mind is a muddle. Hopefully the clouds hanging over me will clear before much longer. If they don't, I fear I may lose what's left of my sanity.
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Post by starcrossed on Apr 12, 2007 0:44:50 GMT -5
Cheza,
You are my dear friend. I am so sorry that you are going through this...I wrote this right now for you. It is a small gift. It is a poem to you.
Have Faith
Pray gentle soul...
For all is not lost.
The rough winds may now blow,
As the skies darken within the coming of a fierce storm.
Yet the storm can not last,
And the sun will soon shine once more.
Remember, you are loved...
Like the warmth of the first morning rays of light on your face,
Feel the strength that is hope and love.
You will never be forgotten,
Nor shall you ever be left alone.
Those that have silently watched you from afar,
Your friends,
Stand beside you in this moment of despair.
A prayer is spoken...
So many voices that melt into one.
Have faith...you are not alone.
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Post by IWOmusic on Apr 12, 2007 13:03:39 GMT -5
Cheza- it's like a beautiful letter you send it to comfort a tormented soul, I'm sure it worked to help your friend....and now you've got something in return from Star, who has a big heart to share and sympathy for others  Boston, you truly surprised me how versatile you can be with changing your subjects so smoothly. Your last piece really touched me, and though I have no kids, it reminded me how much is there to be missed... Hugs to everybody  |
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Post by Cheza on Apr 13, 2007 0:01:20 GMT -5
Thank you for that, Star. It was beautiful. Today it seems more are on my side than I initially thought...hopefully this trial will pass soon. I hope it does before May 5, or I fear my Relay experience will be somewhat diminished. Thank you for your thoughts, Iwo. |
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Post by starcrossed on Apr 13, 2007 1:08:42 GMT -5
Thank you Iwo.
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Post by starcrossed on Apr 13, 2007 1:12:35 GMT -5
Cheza,
Just remember that you have a lot of people that care about you here at the board and in life. You my dear friend are not alone. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers always. Big hugs and warm wishes...to chase away the fear. You have you friends at your back and God by your side (and in your heart).
Steph
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Post by IWOmusic on Apr 13, 2007 14:25:55 GMT -5
Cheza, Just remember that you have a lot of people that care about you here at the board and in life. You my dear friend are not alone. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers always. Big hugs and warm wishes...to chase away the fear. You have you friends at your back and God by your side (and in your heart). Steph Cheza, Ditto to what Star said  |
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Post by bostongirl on Apr 13, 2007 19:58:34 GMT -5
Cheza,
What Star said, ditto for me also.
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Post by bostongirl on Apr 13, 2007 22:06:45 GMT -5
I don't know what to say about this, except I have been really blue lately.
First Kiss
It was just a twist of fate
When we met on that autumn day
Two lost souls not wanting to be alone
Our fate forever changed in magic ways
We talked and shared our sad, sad tales
Of lost love that somehow derailed
Two broken hearts looking for the potion
To dull the senses and kill that emotion
Your gentle lips brushed mine so soft
With eyes closed so easy to get lost
Like a soft wave on a summers day
Lost in heaven, I wanted to stay
Softly touching your beautiful face
Not sure how you fell out of grace
Those blue, blue eyes looking at me
Those strong arms, a safe place to be
Who knew our fate was sealed that day
We never parted – never went our own way
We would kiss those sweet kisses
A million times more
And love each other forever and ever
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Post by IWOmusic on Apr 13, 2007 22:54:01 GMT -5
Boston, I read it, and now I wish to close my eyes and somebody to read it again to me, so I won't be disturbed by a letters on a computer screen...It's magical...love your Blue Period |
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Post by bostongirl on Apr 13, 2007 23:07:08 GMT -5
Iwo - that is the most beautiful thing you could have said to me about this piece. Thank you so much.
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Post by IWOmusic on Apr 14, 2007 0:31:35 GMT -5
Iwo - that is the most beautiful thing you could have said to me about this piece. Thank you so much. You  Iwo |
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Post by starcrossed on Apr 14, 2007 11:56:42 GMT -5
That was a very moving piece Boston.
Isn't strange how sometimes our sadness which we feel mare's are soul, can flow into something so beautiful on the river of the written word.
Your words are indeed beautiful. Yet, I hope that this sadness does pass and you are happy once more. Big hugs and friendship.
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Post by feather on Apr 14, 2007 17:30:22 GMT -5
"started out with a kiss how did it end up like this? it was only a kiss, it was only a kiss" Week 5 RSINXS - Mr. Brightside by M.C. Ms boston - I guess it's a Blue Saturday, I'm feeling low........your poem! It is magical. This happened to me but did not have the happy ending.   Thank you for sharing.  Hi star!!
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