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Published: 2005-04-04 03:07:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 423; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 11
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Description Now I lay me down to sleep
Into a slumber, dark and deep;
And if I die before I wake,
I hope your heart I did not break.

I am not worth your secret tears;
Please, enjoy your golden years.
And if dark clouds obscure your light,
A starless sky and dark midnight,
I ask you to not think of me;
Rather, let your soul be free.
The dawn will come with rosy grays
Then, noon time sun will break the haze!

The golden light will break your fears;
The warmest rays will dry your tears.
Althought my spirit will have left,
Never shall you need feel bereft.
For in the darkness, I am not close
It is only a passing ghost.
Do not fear their infernal wail
They are bound for eternal hell.

And if your vision my eyes do haunt
It is naught but unquenched want.
Do not busy your mind with me
Your life shall flow more easily.

To my bed I now retire
My breath, it has expired.
Spreading dark, I do not see
Good night my love, I die for thee.
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Comments: 11

Spicelives [2005-04-18 00:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Such a beautiful poem, hon. <3

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firepixi3 [2005-04-08 03:54:47 +0000 UTC]

The third stanza seems a bit akward in reading, but overall one of the best of yours I've read.

Yeah yeah, I know... "I didn't ask you, go away."

Too bad.

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shatteredsanity [2005-04-06 20:12:32 +0000 UTC]

WOW, i've only been on DevArt for about nine months but i can honestly say this is the best peice of poetry i've ever read. Definatly a Fave. I just love the way it's so sad but uplifting at the same time. Truely amazing

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urlilpixie In reply to shatteredsanity [2005-04-09 01:34:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment!! If you'd like, I can suggest some poets to you, who I personally believe are far better than I can ever be...though sometimes you need to really feel like thinking to read their stuff...

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Theclashoffenris [2005-04-04 12:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Awesome.

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urlilpixie In reply to Theclashoffenris [2005-04-05 03:07:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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teenagekiss [2005-04-04 03:10:07 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing. Beautiful work. def. a fav! great piece-- i love meeting fellow writers so I shall watch your work if you do not mind..

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urlilpixie In reply to teenagekiss [2005-04-04 03:21:26 +0000 UTC]

oh. thanks for the fav, and the watch!

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ProsePetals [2005-04-04 03:08:37 +0000 UTC]

I have no critique. I'm ing it...for very much reasons my own. Thank you for writing and sharing this.

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urlilpixie In reply to ProsePetals [2005-04-04 03:22:15 +0000 UTC]

thank you VERY much for the fave. And for reading it like, .5 seconds after I put it up...I'm glad you like it

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ProsePetals In reply to urlilpixie [2005-04-04 03:28:19 +0000 UTC]

Timing is everything. This piece is very good. Beyond good. This piece is phenomenal. Fav'd for reasons I can't begin to express. You're awesome.

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