One more...
 

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.

VERY GOOD EH

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

disappointment does indeed fly on swift wings.

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

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 :)

sigh.

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

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

You can't let it out?

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

-D.S.

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! :p

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.

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

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

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. :D

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.

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.

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! ;)

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.

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.

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 :)

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

:) ... all that is necessary

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.

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.

Groovey words Minx :D Love the dragon one ;)

*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~

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!

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!

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

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?

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. :)

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" :)

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.

Your lyrics are very lyrical. I liked that alot.

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

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

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.

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

Thank you very much stay puft! :)

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?

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.....

thx for the good words, i will try posting something i think..

~I Want~

I want to stay here.
I want to bask
in your smile
and soak up the
sound of your voice.

I want to freeze time.
I want for this
moment to never end,
to always feel your
heartbeat against me,
to feel your arms
wrapped around me.

I want to feel safe.
I want to laugh and tease.
I want to close my eyes
and feel your fingers
tracing delicate patterns
against my skin.

I want to be free.
I want to hold
my head high
and smile through
the tears.

The story is old
the tale is true
although few believe
but me and you.

A forest deep
a castle bright
and always there
the guiding light.

A king, a queen,
a duke, the fool,
the enchantress
by a moon-lit pool.

A knight, a steed,
a wizard's grail
God save the souls
should you fail.

Faith and hope
then pain, a cry
while in the air
the dragons fly.

A shadow falls
over the moon
marching feet
they're coming soon.

The battle long
the toll is great
so waged are wars
that stem from hate.

But in the end
truth wins the fight
to carry on
through one more night.

Wowwee I Want......... I have read this over and over, I am still trying to figure out what you are saying in the end. It seems to turn, then again, maybe not. I think I will read it somemore....
Woww!!!

love it-the form is deceptively simple, but with a great image of our concept of good and evil just under the surface. thanks, minx

I thank you both very much for your comments. This is the first time I've written in such a "short" fashion but it appeals to me in that most of my stuff just...comes out! :lol:
Thank you very much for your kind words!

Kiss me softly and save my soul,
hold me tight, don't let me go.
Touch my cheek and make me sigh,
love me true for this won't die.
Wipe a tear and ease my ache,
with you I'd rather give than take;
my life, my heart, my trust, my all,
yet still I know my dream will fall.

Sculptured emotions given freely from within
can be taken without greed, the deep one reached
the stronger they become.
For when you will from the ground core of sharing
with another, your true gifts will shine through.

Good stuff MINX.
Never give up on the journey of your inter-utopia.

It's cold in the world
when you reach out
to grasp the fleeting of
what never was there.

It's hard all alone as
you stand in the crowd
and the mask is
the smile that you wear.

Minx...... Words fail me......

She walked in darkness,
the wind as her guide.
She cried in solitude,
tears she can't hide.

She smiled so sadly,
the pain held so tight.
She sighed so softly,
and longed for the light.

Imagine my surprise
when I looked to see
that this lonely lady
was in fact just me.

Minx, I've come to know some part of you from your journal. Now I've come to know another part via this thread. We are deep wells and multifaceted. In time and with effort we can come to know something of each other...in the mind's eye and by the mind's ear, at least. Thanks for offering these contributions from within. There is always more revealed...

Well the words are back....And I am awestruck once again. You seem to bring out something in me with your words, and I like it. Thanks for sharing

I am always overwhelmed by the support I receive here...thank you for your kind words. And yes J.R.V.A. I guess I was in a bit of a lull there but that never lasts long! Too much inside to get out! :) So, without further ado....

~Reflection~

I looked at a reflection
in a mirror and it was me.
Yet that is not the girl I am,
my true self should be free.

For life is just a journey
filled with laughter and with tears;
good friends who stand beside you
through the ever-changing years.

I looked at the reflection,
caught a memory of a smile
it was a small reminder that
you've made it all worthwhile.

A smile can last a lifetime,
while a memory can fade.
I do my best to stumble through
this world that I have made.
Life's a song I'll sing aloud,
a dance we all can share.
A precious gift to treasure
because I know you care.

Minx,
Thanks for the comment you left on my post, the response I've gotten so far (even though it's small) has made my day. I really really like some of your poems you have here, this stanza:

Imagine my surprise
when I looked to see
that this lonely lady
was in fact just me.

It really got to me. Maybe it's because I can see myself in your writing. Either way, your words are beautiful, and thus, so are you.

Thank you ccxcone! I really do look forward to seeing a little more of your writings here as well! :)

Once upon a memory
a smile came alive,
a dream that slumbered wakened
and it brought along a smile.
The jester tipped his hat to me,
the birds sang out a tune,
the flowers danced upon a breeze
as sun gave way to moon.

Peace begins with a smile."
-- Mother Teresa

a smile can be the best thing
thanks for the reminder, Minx!

Ah, my dear friend...You are simply amazing! Still bearing the queen of lit title! You have some awe inspiring work here my dear. I can't wait until the writers block clears in my head so I can start contributing some more here.
Thank you for adding so much life to this forum!
*hugs*
~Angel~

I enjoy your writing,
There is a lot to soak in when you go through this thread.
And I have fun reading it.
I am glad that you have a place like this to be able to write so comfortably in.

Wow...Thanks for the smile minx

I don't usually lean towards the sappy/mushy/upbeat poems but here's one that's been niggling at my brain for sometime.

I like big, stupid dogs and walks in the rain,
Talking 'till dawn with nothing to gain.
I like sunshine and roses, ribbons and lace,
I like to meander through life at slow pace.
I like picnics in meadows, the smell of fresh hay,
The way the air feels after raining all day.
I like laughter from children, purrs from a cat,
A wink from a stranger - I like it like that.
I like a good giggle, a tickle and grin,
I like deep hard kisses that make my head spin.
I like long, lingering looks and sleeping in late,
Sipping champagne with a fire in the grate.
I like dewdrops and sunsets, waves on the sand,
I like summer storms and a man with strong hands.
I like secrets and moonbeams, a dance in the dark,
A trip to the zoo or slow walk through the park.
I like watching leaves fall and kittens at play,
Stealing a kiss in the midst of the day.
I like singing out loud, candles and wine,
Waterfalls, lightning and a love to call mine.
I like secret wishes, soft sighs in the night,
Dreams that are made in the fading twilight.
I like walking in moonlight, laughing out loud,
Sharing a joke or just watching a cloud.
I like rose petals, rainbows, birds in the sky,
A bright sunny day, ships sailing by.
I like seashells, windmills and hidden treasure,
A look in your eye that promises pleasure.
I like love at first sight, a candle's soft glow,
Dancing 'till sunrise, angels in snow.
I like sad love songs and the cry of a loon,
shooting stars, campfires, a big Harvest moon.
I like fairie tales, surprises, hearts that are true,
presents with bows, flowers covered in dew.
I like country roads, waterfalls and wishing wells,
snowflakes, sand castles and fragrant bluebells.
I like big, stupid dogs and hearts that are true,
I'd like to take my love and share it with you.

You are...

My light when the day fades.
My smile when the tears fall.
My hope when the faith fails.
My soul when it's lost.
My air when I'm winded.
My star when I wish.
My candle when dark comes.
My heart when it's missed.
My life when I'm breathing.
My love when you're close.

Wonderful, simply wonderful work my dear!
I will say to you what I have said to J.R.V.A. time and time again...
Get a book started if you haven't already!

I've been suffering severely from writer's block! I have a poem that I have almost done and many, many one, two and three liners. But nothing to post! AHHHHHHHH!

Keep up the good work! ;)

*hugs*

Beautiful minx, you paint such a lovely picture with your words, thanks for sharing

It's been a while so here's more "release" :)
Hope you like....

Gagged and tied
yet left for dead;
wicked thoughts run
through my head.

Shamed and silenced,
empty while here;
private demons that
know every fear.

Loved and lost
and cast aside;
cherish the soul
as it tries to hide.

Cold and alone,
empty and bare;
if only they knew
what I had to share.

Such deep words in wonderful poems that bring out vivid, sad pictures... You have an amazing way with words. Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us.

A whisper, just an echo
lost amongst
the tumbled thoughts
that linger in my head.

A cry, heard yet unheeded,
wasting away
in the crevices
of my soul.

A memory, faded and torn
struggling to survive
in the darkness
that is I.

Well Minx, I really like this. It makes me think about things, as I read it again and again. You really can bring the emotion out with your pen. Thanks

Thank you! Coming from you that means a lot.

Your words touch me.
I don't know what else to say.
I really don't.
I don't have the words to express how your writing affects me.
Thank you.

All caught up on this thread...took me a while - but it was worth savoring it.

Thanks, Minx!

Your writing soothes the savage beast.

Bump!

You feel
You write
I read
I feel

I suck

I really enjoyed this Minx

Thank you torgone....those words mean a lot to me. :icare:

And thank you everyone elce for the nice comments. I seem to have hit a bit of a block....start writing a few lines and they just don't flow. *shrug*
Soon enough....

Winter Trees

Like skeletons stripped of flesh
with frozen, agonized fingers
they reach for the light
that isn't there.
Catching frozen teardrops
on their outstretched hands,
do they feel the cold
as I?

Yeah, I think about that too, Minx.
I sort of feel bad for the trees and stuff - out there in the cold all winter...

As always, touching words, Minx.

But you are so warm.......
You have a way, that when I read what you write.....

The Drowning

Empty eyes to match an empty soul,
shedding dry tears that were dreams once.
The crush is deafening,
the pain almost welcomed, embraced,
in the darkness that is my own.
Wistlessly wandering,
searching for answers
yet only my own cries are
carried off on the wind.
The darkness closes in
to surround my thoughts
and pull me down,
drowning me with sorrow.

I'm sorry that you're hurting so, but it's nice to see that you can express it so well through your poems! I believe everyone has felt this way to some extent at some point in our lives. Thank you for sharing this with us.

I posted this in a journal entry but wanted to share it here as well.


I shall strive tonight to keep my spirits up,
to cherish what I have been blessed with;
to remember that which was loved but now gone,
to hope for the future,
to think of, yet not regret, the past.
To have the faith to dream,
the willpower to endure,
the patience to smile.
I shall strive to slow down and
treasure each sunset,
each laugh that escapes,
each teardrop of joy.
I shall hold tight and dear
all that I have, all that I love,
all that I dream of, all that I see.
I shall hold tight to the future,
the visions, the ideals.....
I shall hold tight to my hope,
my faith and my love.

Beautiful words from a beautiful lady

That's my girl, hold tight! Your tomorrows are what you make of them. Reach for your dreams my friend!

And keep writing such beautiful words!!!! :D

~Angel~

Thank you very much.
I, like you Angel, have found myself in a little bit of a writing lull. I hope to amend that soon!
:)

Rays of hope, faith and love
break through the darkness
piercing my eyes with their
brightness; I shy away.
For hope can be
the cruelest mistress.
Whispering her promises
to your soul, while your
heart must pay the
final price in the end.
But pay the toll gladly I do
time and time again.
With sister patience beside me
reminding me to hold fast,
to wait and believe.

Minx,

Your writing is singularly amazing, and I can't get enough of it. I find it impossible to believe that you think your writing being published is a "goofy little dream".. I am sure the rest of the world would love what you have to share as much as we do here at the TF. We just get to be the lucky ones :)

Please continue posting as long as you want, you will always have an audience.

Thank you very much losthellhound. That is very nice of you to say! :)

Minx,
I'm not very articulate, but reading (and re-reading) your words, I am starting to see something. Your dark moods are so very dark, I feel a real connection with my own black state of mind. But then your hopeful, uplifting sentiments make me feel like happy feelings might be possible. Please keep writing.

The only way I find myself able to express the "down" side is to write, torgone. It is my release....my way of not screaming out that life just HURTS damn it! :lol:

But I thank you for the support, and the kind words.
They mean much to me.

Wow... Minx, I love reading your stuff....Hope....

*pokes Minx* got any more? I've been in withdrawl with all this silence from you.. (Thats what you get when you post stunning inspirational stuff - you get ardent fans)..

;)

share more and I'll PM you some angsty poetry I wrote when I was in highschool *tee hee* it makes good blackmail material

*Bump!*

This is some of the best writing ever, and should be near the top.

Minx... i had no idea you had so much out here... it's great stuff... now i have even more to look forward to! :)

Bump

I want to meet someone who is able to think and write like this: