We have all had darker periods in our lives. This was written during one of those times. I just wanted to share, to let you know that we can climb away from grief, addictions, sense of unreality, dissappointments, life struggles etc. with determination and courage and by being kind to ourselves.
Just to let you know I understand, this poem still makes me weep however.
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Submitted: Mar 15, 2008
Reads: 80
Comments: 15
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I sometimes see me
Tap-dancing in the shadows
Whirlwind wisps of nothing
Eddying in the black depths
Of her beautiful sad eyes
I sometimes hear me
Singing soft and sweetly
Songs caught within my soul
Echoing to chasms of nowhere
Misty fragments of her mind
I wish that you could see her
Tap-dancing out of shadows
Whirl across the line of darkness
Dancing wildly in the light!
I wish that you could hear her
Singing sweet but louder
Songs to pierce your soul
Songs of joy and hope and courage
As she dances for my life!
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This is really good. She's dancing for your life!! =P
Posted: Mar 16, 2008
Irwin
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Interesting poem, some strong emotions there.
Posted: Mar 16, 2008
Irwin
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Interesting poem, some strong emotions there.
Posted: Mar 16, 2008
Irwin
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That must be the cucumber repeating!
Posted: Mar 16, 2008
VERY well said Anna! touches deep! katie :)
Posted: Mar 16, 2008
Incredibly moving Anna, you have written just how I feel sometimes.
Very deep and very well written.
I hope you have brighter days
Peace
Boneman
Posted: Mar 18, 2008
Yeah! The most important thing it is not the fall but how you are going to get up! Good Anna, you said a lot to many people .
Posted: Mar 19, 2008
Very well written. To quote one of my favorite bands, Aerosmith, "Life's a journey, not a destination"
My past is my greatest asset.
MA
Posted: Mar 19, 2008
The benefits of writing when you have dark moments is that you can recall, as you do, that dark place but more so that you have been able to tap dance your way out of it. It is those tiny dancing steps towards the light that help us grow and make us strong. I loved your poem. Annie
Posted: Mar 28, 2008
this is really good, very well written!
Posted: Apr 5, 2008
could not stop myself from not rating this as "I like it"
I felt like hugging you ....
Yeah, I do see myself dancing in rain , walking bare foot on grass,smelling the earth after first rain drops kisses her....
And voila...depression gone,,,,,
Thanks
Posted: Apr 16, 2008
Utterly beautiful and just as true.
Posted: Apr 17, 2008
Beautiful as dancing your heart out ^^
Posted: Apr 17, 2008
This is a powerful poem, I can see the relation of strength at the end to over come adversity. The meaning and drive of the poem made me contemplate. I really enjoy poetry when it makes me think deeply. You have done a splendid job.
Posted: Apr 22, 2008
Life is a show where the performer acts as the spectator at the same time. Unlike any other shows, yours doesn't reach its finale yet. Keep goin'. ^^
Beautifully written. ^^
Posted: Aug 13, 2008
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