Precious Gems: An Anthology
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Comment from ThyLordDracula
so true on your aspects of light and day - total opposites they are - much like anything else we try and decipher the meaning of - shadows like whispers becon our minds inner depths to explore the unknown - so some us venture in - where our eyes can not see - yet our minds become captivated into a world we never knew - so when the darkness settles in on any given night - the adventurous side within us awakens as if the day has just begun - nice read - of course you had to know I would enjoy a poem like this - respectfully - ^v^
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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so true on your aspects of light and day - total opposites they are - much like anything else we try and decipher the meaning of - shadows like whispers becon our minds inner depths to explore the unknown - so some us venture in - where our eyes can not see - yet our minds become captivated into a world we never knew - so when the darkness settles in on any given night - the adventurous side within us awakens as if the day has just begun - nice read - of course you had to know I would enjoy a poem like this - respectfully - ^v^
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Aw, I might've guessed!!?? Just the same, I am working on not being afraid of my own dark side; as said in this poem, I think we need to accept both sides of ourselves in order to achieve balance and ultimately, harmony.
I am very glad you liked this Mr Dracula. (I'm sorry, I can't quite get my head round ThyLordDracula, let alone me pen! having said that, it is a very interesting handle...)
Thank you for an insightful, thoughtful and encouraging review! xoxoxxo
Comment from Rajasir
Honest,clear and very assertive.
The persona's voice is flourishing with every line and it gives a kind of didactic touch to the poem.The message is universal and the style is good.
Bless you,
Rajasir
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Honest,clear and very assertive.
The persona's voice is flourishing with every line and it gives a kind of didactic touch to the poem.The message is universal and the style is good.
Bless you,
Rajasir
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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And bless you Rajasir for such a wonderful and excellent review! xoxoxo
Comment from Max Edon
I enjoyed this poem. It was very descriptive. I liked the message of the poem. You had some wonderful rhymes. I liked the flow of this.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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I enjoyed this poem. It was very descriptive. I liked the message of the poem. You had some wonderful rhymes. I liked the flow of this.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Thank you Max. I'm very pleased you liked this! xoxoxoxo
Comment from Vladilynn
BRAVO!!! for this wonderful post....i loved it dearly....it seems you've round the whole meaning of a shadow!! afraid of balancing itself! LOL
too nicely done, easy to read and how it represent to everyone is really insightful!
Thank you for sharing
Lynn ( ^ ____ ^ )}}
Nice meeting you...this sounds like my post titled Slave~
see you then!
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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BRAVO!!! for this wonderful post....i loved it dearly....it seems you've round the whole meaning of a shadow!! afraid of balancing itself! LOL
too nicely done, easy to read and how it represent to everyone is really insightful!
Thank you for sharing
Lynn ( ^ ____ ^ )}}
Nice meeting you...this sounds like my post titled Slave~
see you then!
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Well, thank you so much Lynn! I'll go and have a look at your "Slave" poem on my return. I loved your review! I always enjoy seeing that word 'BRAVO'! It really gets the juices flowing, and the ego inflatin'...
Again, thank you so much for such a great review. And it's nice to meet you too! xoxoxoxxo
okay don't be lost to my other silly post and come back to me motionless!! LOL
Comment from PUPA
This is profound writing, my friend. A very thought provoking and interesting subject. I am sure we all have the dark side, as we have the light shimmering side too. As you expressed it in a fine poetic way, it depends how an if we accept that side. A balance is deffinitely needed.
Very well expressed, perfect rhyme and rhythm, a truly high caliber poem.
Love
Pupa
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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This is profound writing, my friend. A very thought provoking and interesting subject. I am sure we all have the dark side, as we have the light shimmering side too. As you expressed it in a fine poetic way, it depends how an if we accept that side. A balance is deffinitely needed.
Very well expressed, perfect rhyme and rhythm, a truly high caliber poem.
Love
Pupa
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Thanks Pupa! I'm glad you saw the message in this. I know I get afraid of Mr Shadow when he comes, but I've learned to let him roll over me in his own time which is often short. Thanks for a wonderful review! xoxoxoxo
Comment from kassey
You have a healthy attitude to your dark side, maybe others could learn a lesson if it is a good way of deling with it. I don't think I have much of a dark side myself. I notice you have called yours 'Him'. are they all males? Good poem Kay
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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You have a healthy attitude to your dark side, maybe others could learn a lesson if it is a good way of deling with it. I don't think I have much of a dark side myself. I notice you have called yours 'Him'. are they all males? Good poem Kay
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Damn straight they're males!!?? It is funny how one is automatically tempted to term these things as "he". Men probably call their shadow "she"! Thank you Kay for a wonderful review! xoxoxo
Comment from mmichelle97219
We are a swirl of dark and light
Some let the dark rule
While others live in light
I am happy in the gray
Another really good post. I liked it a lot.
Michele
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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We are a swirl of dark and light
Some let the dark rule
While others live in light
I am happy in the gray
Another really good post. I liked it a lot.
Michele
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Thank you Michelle. Gray can be a good, safe place to be. And it's also the perfect balance between dark and light...
I'm glad you liked this one my friend! xoxoxo
Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea
Damn woman! You are good! This is a somber but very true assessment of the human condition. Your expression of the emotions behind the darkness are telling, and dead on. I know exactly what you mean! Well-done...no, EXCELLENT. I wish I had another sixer. This is awesome, Chris!
Love you,
Pea
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Damn woman! You are good! This is a somber but very true assessment of the human condition. Your expression of the emotions behind the darkness are telling, and dead on. I know exactly what you mean! Well-done...no, EXCELLENT. I wish I had another sixer. This is awesome, Chris!
Love you,
Pea
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Aw, thanks again my friend! Your comments have blown me head up a bit and I'll havta walk sideways through the house now...
Thank you again for an excellent and encouraging review Pea! xoxoxo
Comment from Stephy Jemmisparks
extremely profound piece. and excellently delivered. this site has superb poets! I love the way you painted the picture so blatantly, excuse the term. the darker side of ours of course must be brought to the light, or it will never be casted out! As for balance, I believe you are talking about the "yin" and "yang" . that is a philosophy that I believe has many merits but am religiously differing from, due respect retained.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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extremely profound piece. and excellently delivered. this site has superb poets! I love the way you painted the picture so blatantly, excuse the term. the darker side of ours of course must be brought to the light, or it will never be casted out! As for balance, I believe you are talking about the "yin" and "yang" . that is a philosophy that I believe has many merits but am religiously differing from, due respect retained.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Yes, to a fair degree this does refer to the yin and yang philosophy of balance. It refers mainly to balance in the human psyche. As we know there is no good without bad, no black without white, etc. I just feel that if we were to let the dark side have its say, we would be able to keep it in balance. After all, that which we fear tends to grow bigger...
Thanks for such an insightful and thoughtful review Stephy - your comments are much appreciated! xoxoxoxo
Comment from carolm5415
This is a very moving poem. Speaking of the darker side and the fears we all have from time to time. The flow is great and the rhyme is perfect. I really like the colours you chose as well. Emphasizes the feeling of the poem.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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This is a very moving poem. Speaking of the darker side and the fears we all have from time to time. The flow is great and the rhyme is perfect. I really like the colours you chose as well. Emphasizes the feeling of the poem.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2008
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Thanks Carol! And I'm glad you saw the inference with the colour choices - I thought this would have more impact than the usual black and white! Thank you again for a wonderful and thoughtful review! xoxoxoxo