by James T.
Member since:
June 23, 2007

Expression Not Depression...

November 16, 2007 06:10 PM EST
views: 32 | rating: 10/10 (12 votes) | comments: 14

As I walked the path, a forest on all sides,

Within saw I, fairies wildly dancing,

Within the depths heard sounds so sweet,

A beckoning, a yearning from soul's own depths,

To join within would be complete,

Fled did I from losing one's self,

Running down til path doth end,

Spilling out onto desert within,

A dryness, a barrenness a soul's lament,

Why can not I join within,

Reaching out to find only emptiness,

My soul screams for completeness,

Awakening from nightmare without end,

To find ti's true alone am I,

Alone as always no companion for me,

Another day dawning another day's sunset,

On and on another day's work,

Art from within art from without,

Do you not see my soul's expression,

Can not explain from whence it comes,

Ti's only a part of me, a part of me,

Soul's own expression, not depression...

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Comments: 14

Connie C. Nov 16, 2007, 6:28pm EST
Wow, that was very good. I enjoyed it and it makes you think. :)
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Nov 16, 2007, 7:16pm EST
Lovely lonely words, James. But those fairies are dancing and the sounds ARE sweet!
Elaine H. Nov 16, 2007, 7:23pm EST
James, your writing seems to come alive. This is very good!
John Philipp Nov 16, 2007, 7:39pm EST
Very nice, James. Part of the balance of life.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Nov 16, 2007, 8:43pm EST
Reaching out to find only emptiness,
My soul screams for completeness,
Awakening from nightmare without end
 shows your inner hunger , you are an artist and longing for creativity and happiness is the foremost values.

Excellent
Deb J. Nov 16, 2007, 10:36pm EST
Very nice!
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Roxanne H. Nov 17, 2007, 7:02pm EST
Very good! It made me think of Ireland's fairy rings.
Katie D. Nov 18, 2007, 7:49pm EST
I think that's beautifullly said. Thank you. I wish I could paint what I pictured as I read it. :)
Lovely poem, thank you.
Phyllis R. Nov 21, 2007, 7:48am EST
Great poem, really enjoyed reading and thanks for sharing!
Barbara B. Nov 21, 2007, 5:19pm EST
Oh my goodness Robert, this was so touching it
brought tears to mine eyes dear friend. *smiles*
~Barbara~
Maria G. Nov 21, 2007, 5:27pm EST
So vivid, such compelling metaphors. I really enjoyed his piece...expression not depression...it is a wonderful motto, a wonderful way to live
Wanda H. Jan 16, 2008, 12:11am EST
Very well done. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. The imagery was terrific. namaste
Jamie T. Mar 4, 2008, 3:06pm EST
lovely

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