Wednesday, April 1, 2009

abscond




deserted
misty
rain-drenched beaches
biting
icicles
on your cheeks
walk
unseeing
through the mind
reflected
memories
swirl all around

surround by
invisible cloud
mingled with salty tears
comfortably safe
in loneliness
behind you the face that leers

infinite silence
a muted world
alone in the greater beyond
solace achieved
deep within
in yourself you briefly abscond




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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2009 at 2:17:00 PM GMT+2

    Oh how I have felt like that many times,I have silenced, muted the world , felt being alone was much greater than being with anyone , I became invisible . It felt right at the time of my loneliness..
    GREAT Post!

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  2. MojoApril 1, 2009 at 3:18:00 PM GMT+2

    I know that place. I spend a lot of time there.

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  3. Wait. What?April 1, 2009 at 3:19:00 PM GMT+2

    Love the photo you have with this piece shadow.

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  4. steveroniApril 1, 2009 at 3:32:00 PM GMT+2

    OK! The world is again all right. We are back in sync. Shadow is "doing her thing again". Praise God, it is good! I mean GOOOD! Shad,
    Steve E.

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  5. UnknownApril 1, 2009 at 4:04:00 PM GMT+2

    A wonderful piece - and so, very, very, VERY good to have you back.

    "behind you the face that leers"

    Obviously, you know me.

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  6. Woman in a WindowApril 1, 2009 at 4:08:00 PM GMT+2

    Is that possible? You know, it sounds wonderful- being alone for a time, but I've so many people in here with me, sometimes it seems like I can never be alone.

    Effective imagery, Shadow.

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  7. LarryGApril 1, 2009 at 5:05:00 PM GMT+2

    surround by - invisible cloud
    mingled with salty tears - comfortably safe

    This all sounds so mystical and wonderful with hints of longing.
    Love this - missed you tremendously...
    Welcome home hugs...

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  8. SydApril 1, 2009 at 5:15:00 PM GMT+2

    I really like the fog on the water and beach. Great poem and photo.

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  9. JackApril 1, 2009 at 5:44:00 PM GMT+2

    Sounds like a place I visit from time to time.

    "reflected memories swirl all around" - Love this bit :)

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  10. jbApril 1, 2009 at 6:16:00 PM GMT+2

    Shadow....awesome poem. I love the photo also. It made me think of places that I have gone too deep within my soul.

    Your brilliant...I hope you know this.

    Love
    JB

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  11. Khaled KEMApril 1, 2009 at 7:36:00 PM GMT+2

    Hi Shadow,

    Thanks for your kind words. I would like to pick one of your poems to post during the month. Once I will choose one I will let you know when I will post it if you do not mind.

    As for this poem...you always strike me with your ability to wrap emotions, squeeze it and let it go so focused and condensed.

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  12. HeleneApril 1, 2009 at 8:31:00 PM GMT+2

    very nice and fabulous photo!
    Hope you are having a good week!

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  13. david mcmahonApril 1, 2009 at 8:48:00 PM GMT+2

    That's a really compelling image, as always.

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  14. OpaqueApril 1, 2009 at 9:40:00 PM GMT+2

    Great imagery, as always. And, your lines complement the photo quite well. Keep writing!!!

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  15. G-ManApril 1, 2009 at 11:01:00 PM GMT+2

    All the lonely people...
    Where do they all come from?

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  16. MartyApril 1, 2009 at 11:49:00 PM GMT+2

    I love that title is the last word of this great poem.

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  17. CalliApril 2, 2009 at 12:30:00 AM GMT+2

    Oh, Shadow this is beautifully intense! ...and the image is just perfect!

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  18. RikkijApril 2, 2009 at 1:28:00 AM GMT+2

    I felt a need to go somewhere special for just a moment or so, you took me in grand eloquence. Thank you, Shadow. all is forgiven for taking me slumming yesterday~Rick

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  19. Alicia @ boylerpfApril 2, 2009 at 2:58:00 AM GMT+2

    So true...a beach, solace and your mind's conversation. Great post.

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  20. Maude LynnApril 2, 2009 at 3:32:00 AM GMT+2

    I love that last line. I've always had a bizarre fondness for the word "abscond."

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  21. UnknownApril 2, 2009 at 4:33:00 AM GMT+2

    Awesome poem ~ Happy April Fools Day!

    Hugs~
    Gwen

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  22. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 7:02:00 AM GMT+2

    I feel the same as Mama Zen and Marty...the last line was exactly the ending (and title!) that suited the rest of these lovely words!

    I've missed reading my "dailies" and I'm so glad to have returned to this.

    I hope your time away was as eventful and refreshing as mine!

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  23. Linda S. SochaApril 2, 2009 at 10:21:00 AM GMT+2

    Shadow
    This is absolutely beautiful...I want to copy it with your credits for my personal collection with your permission?

    You have been tagged at Psyche Connections for your 25 Influences. I look forward to reading them!
    Linda

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  24. limeApril 3, 2009 at 3:32:00 PM GMT+2

    here from david's. what a perfect union of words and image. haunting.

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  25. JanieApril 3, 2009 at 4:45:00 PM GMT+2

    Lovely poem and great photo.

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  26. Cheffie-MomApril 3, 2009 at 5:25:00 PM GMT+2

    Beautiful! Congrats on the POTD Award from authorblog!

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  27. Sniffles and SmilesApril 4, 2009 at 9:23:00 PM GMT+2

    You are an extremely talented poet! And you have a beautiful blog! I'm so glad I came for a visit from authorblog...congrats on your mention in POTD! Well-deserved!

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  28. Oscar ScarApril 6, 2009 at 10:50:00 AM GMT+2

    where is that place? it's amazing!

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