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Swords-and-Bandages — If Only
Published: 2009-02-13 09:44:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 1001; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 7
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If only the rain would stop falling,So that my face will not be drenched
If I look somewhere other than down.
If only the sky cleared to reveal
The shining eye of heaven, so that
I can know I am not forsaken.
If only I could stop from playing that song
Reminding me of the treasure I cannot grasp,
Of the woman I stand far away from.
If only I could sleep, to forget my toil
And my troubles, and wake up after
I have forgotten all about myself.
If only the snow came to shroud this city
So I can take joy in its white gleam,
Its numbing cold, and reflect my smile
In the ice-covered sidewalk.
If only all knowledge fled from men's mind,
And no secret could stab me deeply
Like stilettos that assassinate my spirit.
If only I could run, run so fast that time
Will not ravage my hope, so fast that
I can leave her in my past, behind me.
If only I could stop from writing these poems,
A foolish man’s inarticulate verses
That shames the name of “poet.”
If only I could stop seeing you in my mind,
Every hour, every second, every day, every minute.
If only I could stop loving.
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Thanks. The pacing is what did it for me, so that I could emulate the guitar on the song. That guitar is haunting...
Thank you for yet more faves!
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What's worst is when all those thoughts poison your mind to the extent that it aches so much from the toxic spawned thorns that now wraps it, that even sleep denies you the solace of its warm embrace.
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The poison seeps in until those desperate thoughts drive you insane. I've detoxed myself somewhat...
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Yeah, the beauty of it is that it is not permanent
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That's why love is worth it. Because it's not permanent either.
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Lasts, at the very best, as long as a lifetime.
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All the more reason to seek it.
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Couldn't agree more!
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Not an easy feat, I must say.
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And that is where it draws all its value... were it easy, we probably would not seek it so recklessly.
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Reckless. That's all we are, hmm?
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emotional piece - favorite lines "If only I could stop seeing you in my mind, Every hour, every second, every day, every minute." ending it all so sweetly yet heart breaklingly. (sp?)
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Thank you. I kinda took it from the song this was inspired by. Here's a youtube video, if you want to check it out: [link]
It might be "broken-heartedly"... I dunno.
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Like stilettos that assassinate my spirit.
That was very original!
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Nice poem. Interesting contrast between the wetness caused by rain and tears in the first few lines, and a good listing of pleas that people can relate to...
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Thanks. I wasn't really talking about tears, but it can be taken that way. There are a good few ways to interpret it, I suppose.
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That's a sign of a good poem, I think. Open to interpretation.
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Dear friend, I don't know how you are feeling, but I want you to know, I look forward to reading about it when you(while?) you figure it out. Poet you are, and I think you will always be. Good luck.
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I'm all right, I guess.
There are things in the world not worth pursuing, I think.
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True, very true.
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Yet, to accept that I've wasted my efforts is difficult.
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Well, it can be a waste if you choose to think about it like that, I guess. Or on the other hand, you can just think about it as a lesson. All in all, it's all personal, and I just wish the best for you.
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I wish I learned earlier.
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Mmm don't look in the past, live in the today. Think about your future and how you can change it for the better, to better yourself. Plus, you know I will always listen if you need.
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I run headlong into life. But my imaginations make me lie to myself. Delusions make me run off course.
I feel lonely.
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Feeling lonely is natural. Although, I don't really know your situation, so I can't really give much advice. Just, all in all, you are worth it, the attention, the comfort you feel you need may be there, you just need to reach out for it...I'm not sure though, but you know, if you need a person to talk(type?) to, I will always be reading and commenting back. :]
You are never alone, remember that. That's the most important.
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There are certain things in isolation worth more than they appear. Being acquainted with every group but being a part of none certainly leaves room for independence. I can find like minds in a lot of places.
It's just that, sometimes, my want of a romantic companionship gets the better of my senses.
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I know how that feels, I think we all do. I hope sometime soon you find someone to appreciate fully and that fully appreciates you.
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Never an easy thing.
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No, it's definitely not.
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I need to sleep and clear my head a little.
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You do that, I hope it helps.
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I need a lot more sleep...
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I know how that goes, trust me on that much.
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Does no good to my health.
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Mmm, I'm sorry to hear. I always love sleeping...it's my escape.
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School's f---ing up my sleep cycle.
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Ah, that sucks. Just not enough time to sleep and get stuff done or...?
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Something like that.
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That sucks I'm sorry.
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Meh. Just the way it goes.
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Yeah, but it sucks though.
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Won't last very long. Life's much longer.
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Very true words.
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"Meh." Should be the way to take troubles.
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I agree with that.
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