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A Painful Return
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I slept while you loved me
A dream state lost to a state of dreams
Purposefully unaware of your intention

Taken in by time
A running stream to nowhere
In love with the numbness of life

I lost myself inside of me
Delving beyond a safe return
Paying dearly for what was already mine

I slept while you loved me
And now the waking is dear
 

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 Reviews of "A Painful Return"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on November 14, 2009
...TOO LITTLE...TOO LATE... THIS IS A GREAT WORK THAT IS WRITTEN WELL AND SOLIDLY SUPPORTS YOUR THEME. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by J.L. Day
Reviewed on January 3, 2007
This is quite an intriguing piece, it touched me.

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on December 15, 2006
Sometimes the rose can't be smelled because of personal interferences. I do like this much!

Reviewed on January 5, 2006
unique poetic expression Lori

Reviewed on January 3, 2006
waking is seldom as clear as it seems nor what you think you lose really what you lose a v moving piece saludos

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on January 3, 2006
Wow, this shoots an arrow straight at the reader's heart. Reminds us all of how fragile love can be sometimes. A beautiful write Lori. Well done. Michelle

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on January 3, 2006
This is stunningly affecting. In just a few words, you have
painted a picture that will linger. . .and linger. . . Marvelous!
'Pea' <3

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Now you are free to love in a new way, eyes wide open, heart protected by a thick coherent insulation. Lori, come back another day and tell us how it feels. Hope the one you match with is the match of interest.

Sage

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Your poem expresses deep meaning while evoking powerful emotions, Lori. Thank you for sharing this gift. Happy New Year with love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Henry Lefevre
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Your poem reminds me of my promise to never get completely drunk. I'd rather stay awake and enjoy the next experience -- whatever it turns out to be.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Romantic You!

TRASK

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
"In love with the numbness of life"...as always, I bow to you, dear poet. Your writing is flawless.

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
A composition of extraordinary and exceptional depth and brevity Lori !
I agree with both Sherry and Carmen below in their analysis
Few indeed are those who truly know the art of loving, and only the
individual concerned can possibly metamorphose their own outlook and future, without prompting from others !
I believe you fall into this category....
I wish and pray for inner happiness and contentment for you in 2006
Love
Peter

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Lori your poems are always so unique and meaningful! This one is especially potent The last five lines are incredible, enough to make the mind ponder for hours.Kudo's!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Beautifully done Lori!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Alex Nodopaka
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Happy New Year,

may you wake
every morn
endeared

Many excellent turn of thoughts. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Lori:

This is a masterful piece! It's so creative!

Happy New Year to you!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
yep, we covered similiar ground today ... we must live and celebrate the moment and not sleep through it ... though once we realize what we had, we can still appreciate what we had even when it's gone ...

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
We can spend our lives waiting for the right moment. But that never comes, because today is the right moment. For it is the only time one can live. Gotta grab the time before time grabs you.
You and Jude are in tune today...

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Ouch, is right! A common experience, I'm afraid. I think few know the art of loving, and knowing how to love. Very concicely and economically written, to give the reader full understanding.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Tyrone Banks (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
It is often said that sometimes, while looking for what you most desire, you are blind to that which is right in front of you. A small poem that can fill an entile collisseum(sp.) with memories!!

Good Write,

Tyrone

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Ouch this one is painful to read and must have undoubtably been painful to write but a valuable lesson and message to remind us all how easily love can be lost. Well done Lori.

Felix

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
The scars of the past often remove us from what we could have now, if only we could learn to trust, to believe. The veil of darkness shrouds our vision and we turn away from the only star that could lead us back into the light. There is comfort in that dark place for we know that we can survive there, but there is also a hollowness that can only be filled by stepping out of our protective cocoon. This is an amazing write, Lori, strong and introspective and perfect for a time that is slated for new beginnings. Happy New Year to you!
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
I lost myself inside of me

Something many of us can relate to, Lori, and quite a poem.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Deep and profound AND just damn good poetry from a talented hand. Really good.

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on January 2, 2006
Oh my!
This is one of the best poems that I have read this year.
Your poetry is always so unique Lori,this one really touched me,it's beautiful yet sad too.Excellent work!
Best wishes always
and Happy New Year!
From
Kay.


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