One more...

[Minx]

Disappointment flies on swift wings
to settle upon my shoulders like a cloak.
I wrap it tight upon me
for the ache is too great to bear alone,
yet it can never be spoken.
It screams from inside of me and echos through
the empty corridors of my heart.
Love is buried there,
silenced yet craving to cry out.
Yearning to share and to heal,
to laugh and love again.

[J.R.V.A.]

VERY GOOD EH

[Angel]

Minx, this hits an exposed feeling for me! I really like it.
Thank you for sharing.

[QuasiMojo]

disappointment does indeed fly on swift wings.

like Angel (and other writers most urgent) your words ring clear

[Minx]

Thank you all for your comments. I do NOT consider myself a writer by any means at all, sometimes things just come out. It's a therapy thing I guess for all the crap inside of me that I can't let out.
Thanks for the support

[Baileys]

sigh.

I want to send this to the guy that is currently breaking my heart...

[bender]

This has indeed hit home for me, something that you want to scream at the top of your lungs but can't

[Dorian_S]

Originally posted by Minx
Thank you all for your comments. I do NOT consider myself a writer by any means at all, sometimes things just come out. It's a therapy thing I guess for all the crap inside of me that I can't let out.
Thanks for the support

You can't let it out?

You just did, and it sure isn't crap. Emotions are never crap.

-D.S.

[Minx]

Emotions are never crap this is true. It's more along the lines of being afraid to let it out rather than not able to. And there is such amazing talent in here it's intimidating at times!

[Minx]

Desire cries out to me
from a far off shore.
Its song is whispered in my ear
by the wind kissing my cheek.
I can feel the rhythm of it
dancing upon my soul.
And keeping time,
one lost heart to another,
I cry.

[J.R.V.A.]

Wow minx, I really liked this one. You have a talent that few have.Keep it up, You writing is really really good.

[Minx]

Thank you, high praise indeed coming from you! I appreciate the comments though, thanks.

[Angel]

This is truly wonderful. So simple yet so full. I can feel the passion behind it.
Your work has so much that I can relate to. I hope you continue to post.

[Minx]

Aching, my heart sighs alone
and spills unbidden tears
that shall be memories some day.
Should I smile with bittersweet tears
in my eyes when I am alone,
or cry with another I do not love.
Scattering petals to the wind,
I close my eyes and know
my hope is lost,
my faith has been broken,
my trust is no more.
Reaching out I grasp,
fingers fleetingly touching yet
not holding onto what I need.

[Minx]

Time

Even though today's agony
rips our soul apart,
endless time, always healing
mends our broken heart.

Although we cry in solitude
behind the walls we made,
time slowly erases hurt
as days go on to fade.

Although we feel so empty
and only wish to die,
we do forget our troubles
as time continues by.


Wrote this for a friend a very long time ago....now I find myself having to read it in order to remind me of the fact that time heals all wounds.

[Angel]

Minx...I really like your work. It pulls me in and sinks into me.
Thank you for posting "Time"
This girl needed that reminder too!

[Minx]

Thanks Angel, I appreciate that.
One more I jotted down....

Your footsteps echo through
the garden of my longing.
Like falling leaves
I watch my dreams as they scatter,
seeds upon the breeze,
unheeded and forgotten.
The smile fades
as the rose with the frost.
The blossoms wither
in tune with my heart
as my spirit feels the cold.
My soul once felt sunshine;
tears now water the
garden of my life.

[Minx]

More release....

How blind I am with open eyes
I see the emptiness
I have created.

Borne from a broken heart
and fed from shattered soul
it lives...no - thrives
upon my misery.

A shadow, all alone,
as it's master is.

[Minx]

One for my little boy.....

Once There Was a Dragon

Once there was a dragon
sitting by the shore.
Waiting for a friend to come
and hoping there'd be more.

Once there was a mermaid
floating in the sea.
Wishing for a friend to have
not knowing it was me.

Once there was a fairie queen
flying through the sky.
She was very lonely for
her king had not come by.

Once there was a falling star
who crashed down to the ground,
until I came and picked him up
and then we danced around.

I comforted the fairie queen
until her king came home.
She was so very happy
she no longer was alone.

I swam up to the mermaid
and asked if we could play.
We frolicked among the waves
as night turned into day.

And then I found the dragon
so sad down by the shore.
I kissed him and I promised
we'd be friends for evermore.

For my darling

[Angel]

Minx...you have never ceased to amaze me!
You dance so beautifully in the world of words and life.
Thank you again for sharing!

[MacGnG]

... all that is necessary

[Minx]

You touched me with your laughter,
You touched me with your smile,
You touched me with your teasing words,
But I knew all the while....

I thought that I was smart...
that is, until one time, I forgot
And I let you touch my heart.

[Minx]

One more for my little boy.

This is along the lines of "Once There Was a Dragon".....he used to ask for original bedtime stories and a few I jotted down...this is one of the few.....

Once There Lived a Prince

Once there lived a prince
In a forest dark and old,
Who was friend to all the beasts
and whose story must be told.

In a castle made of gold
Lived the prince so young and fair,
With his faithful magic dragon
The two made quite a pair.

They would play throughout the day
Through the forest they would run,
Laughing loud and singing out
Through the rain, the snow or sun.

Swimming with the dolphins and
Playing in the waves
Is how they'd spend their days
After exploring all the caves.

Chasing falling stars and
Comets through the sky
Was their nightly game to play
As through the skies they'd fly.

Picnics on a blanket in a meadow
Green and gold,
Theirs is a story that
Never shall grow old.

[GoldenOuroboros]

Groovey words Minx Love the dragon one

[Angel]

*Reaches out and crowns Minx the Queen of lit, lavishing her in roses and congratulating her on such beautiful presentation*

Take your walk down the hall of fame girl...you deserve it!
~Angel~

[sarcasmo]

Wow, great stuff Minx. You manage to have writing with such raw emotion. Full of much longing and sorrow... but then you added such great childrens' rhymes in a completely different style. You're definitely a writer (just not a professional, yet :-)

Get about 10-15 of those rhymes together with some illustrations and you've got a great bedtime book!

[Minx]

Angel you are far far too kind to me girl!
We all know you are the queen but thank you ever so much for your support! It means a lot to me

sarcasmo thanks as well! I always wanted to put all the writings for my boy down in a book...a goofy little dream I have just for us!

[J.R.V.A.]

I really enjoy your stuff to your son.
Thanks for sharing with us.

[Minx]

More scribblings...

I'm stumbling into walls,
I'm gazing with blind eyes,
I'm smiling while I'm crying;
Where are you tonight?

I'm praying while I'm sinning,
I'm singing as I sob,
I'm dreaming as I wake up;
Where are you tonight?

I'm searching for a respite,
I'm yearning for my peace,
I'm learning not to wish aloud;
But where are you tonight?

Why aren't you here tonight?

[troit]

Minx --

I'm glad I stumbled across this thread. Several of your writings have hit home and actually helped me get into my own head and work through this thing we all call life. Thanks for allowing the rest of us a glimpse into your own world.

[Zello]

Very touching words. You do a great job at expressing some powerful feelings that I can relate to. I hope you keep this up, I am looking forward to more of these great "scribblings"

[Minx]

Thanks everyone for the kind words!
I wrote this last night....it actually is a song more so than a poem so it's a little different...

For A Moment

I will not take it anymore
My soul can't bear it anymore
My heart cries out - I can't be free
Why have you stolen all of me?

And when I listen to my self
It cries for peace
Just for a moment,
just a moment
let me be.

I wouldn't choose
this path willingly
yet my feet have
sought it still.
And now I try to
make it through the night.

And when I listen to my self
It cries for peace
Just for a moment,
just a moment
let me be.

I am so strong
I am so weak
You do it all
controlling me.
I love, I hate,
I laugh, I cry
Then I watch you
walk on by.
On by..goodbye.

And when I listen to my self
It cries for peace
Just for a moment,
just a moment
let me be.

[sarcasmo]

Your lyrics are very lyrical. I liked that alot.

[fallen_angel]

Minx. . . you have touched and inspired me with your words. . . and i thank you for your compassion. . .

[Angel]

And she still writes with amazing skill!
These are great my friend. I would love to see more.
You know how much I admire your work and I hope you always keep in touch with that inner voice that drives your pen.
Always,
Angel

[Minx]

Angel we miss you! Come back to us soon girl....take your time though. But just so you know....you ARE missed, for your inner grace and style, humor and compassion.

One more.....

Morpheus, come quickly.
Wrap your arms about me
and kiss my brow
as you chase the day away.
Come release me
from the thoughts that
plague my brain
and try my tired soul.
Morpheus,
let me rest my head
upon your shoulder...
whisper your soft stories
as your voice lulls me to sleep.

[stay puft]

very nice work minx, for someone who doesn't consider themself a writer you sure are good at it, and I would be amazed to see what you accomplish doing whatever it is you do

[Minx]

Thank you very much stay puft!

[maximus]

wow, those are some very deep poems, i love um. many of them sound like they were written about me. i want to post some of my poems on here, but for some reason i am to shy to... any suggestions?

[Minx]

maximus....I felt the very same way when I first posted here. The only suggestion I can give you is to take a deep breath and go ahead and post some of your work. Everyone here is very good with constructive points and you'll find it will give you to courage to keep going. You will get a lot of support so please don't be afraid to share a little of yourself with us.
Hope to see some of your work.....