the stream flowed through the forest bend
and i always hoped i would speak with you again
the flowers danced delightfully when you were around
now all i see are the stark stems…the life snapped to the ground
the water crystals once spun…the spider built its glorious web
then the awful words by me were said…and now i am a broken thread
the stars struggle to shine through the night
my heart is torn…i did not plan to fight
the moon is rising in the sky so high
but you have not returned and i weep a heavy sigh
the wind blew…the sun was you shining through
you were the breath that gave me life as our friendship grew
moss now covers the roots and stone
i call your name but there is no one home
the caterpillar struggles to become the butterfly
but the wings have been clipped when you said goodbye
not that i did not deserve it…deserve it I did
i wish that i could undo…all that i said and hid
like the seed that doubts the sun and rain will come again
i doubted you…did not believe…and left myself to the henchman
Old spider web (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
if only i could have realized beauty in my midst
that was offering me a deep gift that i should not resist
Footprints of Thoughts 
Beautiful… Completely puts the emotion in losing a friend. Recently moved away from someone close, so I can relate. Thank you for this post!
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thank you…the heart of a friend always remains inside of us…despite the distance…painful as it is…
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Beautiful! 🙂
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Merci, Gys! Beauty…always letting-go…letting-free…not easy to live
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Oh my friend – so tender and sad! Healing hugs!!
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Tersia, thank you…thank you for the healing hugs!
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This is my reply to your comment on my poem, and think it is very apt. also,, heart felt for you…
Johann, I will with all my pleasure and heart send you all the love and well wishing crystals and fairy dust to you. I will send them through the air and hopefully reach you with the love they are sent.
imagine sitting on the bank of the golden lake..looking at sunset…in my thoughts…
The lake shimmering in the moonlight,
Silvery reflections rippling water,
The orange sun now out of sight
Admire for too long, it will capture.
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dear Cobbies69, so sweet of you…your thoughts so precious…thank you for the love and well wishing crystals!
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You are so kind!
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it is one of the most beautiful poem that I have ever read, no words is available to describe this………
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Kamlesh…you are so sweet in your words…thank you!
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deeply touched me
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ah, Paul, you know my heart well…the pain is too much at times…I appreciated your post this morning–I needed something to help me see the lighter side of life! The essay was perfect! thank you!
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Paul, I just found your comment…yes, I really do not understand it all…mysteries to be solved….but it hit me deeply inside…
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a most beautiful tribute, Jane
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dear Celestine, thank you for your kind words! Sometimes, i feel so “exposed” with my writing–I write the words because I do not know how else to convey my feelings. I forget people read what I write—and then, I wonder, if I am wrong to share it…i guess I share it to let someone, anyone, know I do care…and I do want to be a kinder, more gentle person…I am so horrible at being human…what should be the easiest, is the most difficult…because, after all, we are human.
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Jane – Beauty in my midst…. I told you how powerful your words are. They are the beauty in our midst. Clare
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I am very grateful for your presence, Clare. Your affirmations are very appreciated. I am really overwhelmed–you are actually reading my blog–it is amazing to me…a beautiful gift to me! thank you!
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And I would have read your blog so much earlier had I known you were there. So many blogs worth reading! I’m really glad you visited me because I always try to get back to anyone interested in my posts. And that leads to some very interesting discussions. Keep posting!
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I love your writing, Clare! It deepens my thinking and resolve!
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Then I will just have to keep on writing. And of course reading your blog, which inspires me, too. Thank you , Jane
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