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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A Mere Shadow


A Mere Shadow….



Beads of emotions…
Countless tiny pearly beads 
Burst forth…
The seams of my heart tear
As they spill all around me
Scattered and lost
You gather me in your arms
Picking as many…
Strewn glistening beads
Cooing words…
Of love and comfort
As you try stringing
Them patiently,
While my kohl smeared eyes
Weeps in silence
A momentary calm
Settles…
Fleeting rays of sunshine
Seep in
Illuminating
The darkness within…
But then again
The gnawing ache throbs
That one lone bead of pain
Stays lodged in my heart
Spreading its poison
My heart is black and blue
Numb and cold
A receptacle of sadness
I have become a
Mere shadow
Of what I had been…
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28 comments:

  1. alejandro guzmanMay 17, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    The only thing that never leaves you on a sunny day is your shadow. Love it, hold it. caress it!

    A

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  2. Jessica BrantMay 17, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Rimly,
    This is a very very sad poem, yet beautifully written

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  3. sulekkhaMay 17, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Dislodge that bead from your heart and smile again.Always keep hope alive in your heart,life is beautiful and so are you my friend....don't worry,be happy...I believe in miracles :)

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  4. fantasy in practicalityMay 17, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    that one lone bead of pain is the cause of the beauty you have stringed in your poem. your shadow is very creative. i respect you for that.

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  5. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Hey A dont take me literally every time I post a poem!! I love my shadow! Thanks for the comment

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  6. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Love you Jessica Brant

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  7. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Thank you my Outlier. Love you for your optimism

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  8. baldychazMay 17, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    beautifly tragic, touching thank you.

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  9. Alpana JaiswalMay 17, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Beautiful Rimly,Defining you or your work would be the most arduous task for anyone in this world and for me,it's next to impossible. Sometimes, women themselves don't know how creative and unpredictable they can be! Their brilliance makes life easy, their smiles are a harbinger of joy and they are blessed with the power to create life! They are suave, they are delightful, they are mysterious...and thats you..Sweetheart

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  10. JIMMay 17, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    As always a must read...I just love your mind and the way it works..stay well




    http://jpweddingphotograpy.blogspot.com/2011/05/scorpion-and-frog.html

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  11. Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comMay 17, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Interesting poem Rimly, taking one through a lot of emotions in a wonderfully written piece of work:)

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  12. Melissa TandocMay 17, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    if you've had this posted earlier, i would've strewn that lone bead to me... but then again, there was this sudden rush of calm in my soul rimly... and i took that shadow within me... accepting it as a real part of me...

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  13. Jessica MMay 17, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    poem lined with sorrow and beautiful imagery...your talent shines through the darkness :)

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  14. Mari Sterling WilburMay 17, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Beautifully written! Very emotional.


    http://www.mariscamera.blogspot.com/

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  15. DavidMay 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Sad but very touching!! I can always count on being moved by your poetic words!!

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  16. DebraMay 17, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    But… where there is much light, the shadow is deep. Keep your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.
    Love and blessings,
    ~ Debra

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  17. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Thank you Charles. I really appreciate your comment

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  18. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Alpana my beautiful friend your comments always warms my heart. Love you

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  19. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Thank you Jim, I hope my mind works towards the sunshine

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  20. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Sancheeta I love you poetic observation on most of my poems. Thank you my dear

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  21. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Mari thank you for your comment.

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  22. RimlyMay 17, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Mary and Stuart thank you so much. Life is both sunshine and darkness.

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  23. Roy DurhamMay 18, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    thank you rimly for say what little mind cannot thank you and god bless

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  24. Stranger in a Strange LandMay 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Hello Dear:

    When will you get over this guy and move on?

    When one is in the deepest sadness than one is closest to ones greatest glory. Perhaps it's time to let go and open up to new posibilities. Someone out there may be just waiting to meet a beautiful lady with the heart of a poet.

    My best wishes,
    Mike
    ps: Please excuse my boldness---sometimes I just forget my good manners and say what comes to my mind.

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  25. RimlyMay 18, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    @Jessica M thank you so much
    @Melissa your calmness and peace is very much a part of you. Thank you my friend
    @David I am glad I do move you with my words. Thank you.
    @Debra I am always facing the sunshine but sometimes shadows do cross. Thank you
    @Roy thank you and God bless you.

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  26. RimlyMay 18, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Mike I love your honesty. It is like a breath of fresh air. You know they say that you can either walk away from a situation, change it, or accept it. All tough things to do. Thank you so much for your honest comment. xoxo

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  27. RimlyMay 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Thank you Charles

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  28. Stranger in a Strange LandMay 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Yes, you are right Rimly.

    I also respect and know that only you can make that decison. Each must decide ones own path.

    Best wishes,
    Mike

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