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Fading
by Paul Berube → (All Poetry by Paul Berube)
  
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I'm here...Can't you hear me?
Why don't you answer me ?
My eyes are closed but I know you're there.
I sense your presence. Don't do this to me.

Say something, anything. Have they sown
my lids shut? They're too heavy to move.
The pain of not seeing you is greater
than the physical pain.

This is not funny, it's unbearable.
Stop sobbing. Tell me what's wrong.
Why are you acting this way?
You're smothering me. Hey !

Finally, your holding my hand.
Was that too much to ask?
You're trembling...What's wrong?
I must have hurt you in some way...
Is that it? Answer me.

Don't let go. Don't leave. I'm sorry.
I can take the darkness as long as
there is you. Are you here? My body's
gone with the pain. I'm not alone.
It's not you. Who is it ? Answer me.

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 Reviews of "Fading"
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on March 29, 2008
Wow, Paul! This one captivated me. I'd love to know what inspired this. Different for you, yet it holds your talent for drawing emotion and compassion from the reader. Eerie imagery. I can't help but imagine myself in this position. Bravo! Love and Hugs.
Sheila

Reviewed by Jim McClellan (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
this is like the prelude to a dark dream. I am left only to imagine. I think I felt a chill while reading it. Excellent!

Mac =)

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
This was fabulous, Paul.
You just changed my writing style.I really liked it.


tony

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Hi Paul,
Wow, what an intense
write...
Very powerful...

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Sadness written so well

Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Terrific Paul. What an expressive piece. Think I'll do one. enjoyed GEM

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Very well written Paul....Haunting yep you bet....Intense and real.....ty, Dani

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Paul,
This is sad, and yes haunting. I watched a very dear person to me in a coma, and there was nothing I could do, but talk to her and pray that she heard me.
There is a lot of pain here.

Hugs,
Maria

Reviewed on May 13, 2003
so very powerful and haunting, this was so well done!

Reindeer

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Oh this is powerful, and haunting.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Sara, Yes and Yes.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Scary. Open those eyes !!!

Reviewed by Sara Russell
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Very dramatic write. It seems to be about someone who is in a coma or dying, unable to understand why their loved one by the bed can't hear their thoughts. Is the other person an angel at the end? ......Sara

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
wow!!!
wow times a trillion
Bravo!

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Ooooh! Aching piece. Well well done!

Thanking you

Teresa

Reviewed by Lee Ennis
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
An excellent piece, Paul!

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
A stunning poem, Paul.Very gripping and intense.
Chrissie

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Goodmorning Paul,
whow this one set me back it is haunting and the expressions so excellent.
"Don't let go. Don't leave. I'm sorry.
I can take the darkness as long as
there is you. Are you here? My body's
gone with the pain. I'm not alone.
It's not you. Who is it ? Answer me. "
Thankyou was caught up into this one.
Peggy

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Right there with you ........know that feeling all too well....this was painfully beautiful Paul!!

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Paul....very very powerful write from the heart...cheers...love n luck...BHUWAN

Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
So many times we seem invisible.
Wow Paul this is so haunting and riviting

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Hey Paul, I think you don't want to know. Dark

Reviewed by Erica Ivory
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
I understand the feelings the darkness... Not knoing what to do.. who is to blame.. Why the tears fall... this was painfully beautiful!

Reviewed by Bill
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Beautiful poem Paul. Deeply intense filled with agony. The words screamed out at me.
Wow! Excellent. Great poem! Bill

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Errie and sad write done very well.

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Incredible write, my friend..
Intense...I've read it three
times...

~~Linda~~

Reviewed on May 13, 2003
Great one, Paul! I especially like"

"I can take the darkness as long as there is you."

Very good words indeed!

Sandie Angel :o) a.k.a. May Lu $*_*$


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