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Separate Ways

Would you be dashed upon a stone
if my dreams did not include your Heaven?
If there are no pearly gates
and no flaming fires below?
Knowing, we may never meet
in the lifetime after this,
in the life that's lived in Spirit,
would you still want that kiss?

knowing, that I can't take you with me
and I cannot do the work for you
Knowing, that I'll never compromise my Spirit, my Soul
to buy into childish renditions
of where the 'good' souls go.

There's no 'Happy Ever After' here
because you'll go to that place
that resonates with your Spiirit
and I'll go to mine.
Foolish dreams of family
and commitments made along the way
some grand reunion in the fairest meadow
perhaps, it's just a welcome home.

No, abandonment will not be my due on that day!
I choose to be met by those who knew me before
I came kicking and screaming into this world
with heart bonds firm and secure.

You'll go your way –
     and I'll go mine

Don't fill me with unholy judgments
and don't try to save my Soul
while you stand there, waist deep in the mud
waiting for salvation
when it was given so long ago.

The grave cannot hold me
and eternal life is already mine
and if you're in disagreement

You'll go your way –
     and I'll go mine.

(Love me or hate me... I am who I am...)

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  1. Date: 5/11/2013 9:28:00 PM

    Hello Catie :-) Congratulations with having your poem Featured this week. Lots of Luv & Hugs *Linda"

  1. Date: 5/9/2013 9:57:00 PM

    ‡ Who Are You ? This, Most Definitely Would Seem The Most Important Question To Be Asked, Sweet Beautiful Catie! ˜ While We Gaze Into That Our Own Truth's Looking Glass Can One Deny, The Splinters In Their Eyes ? Surely Not I As The Light Of Life Explodes Deep Inside And Who Am I But A Child, With Open Arms Reaching For My Love; 'Daddyyyy!' ˜ Love The Poe And Love Her Poet ˜ My Love, Always & Forever, Rachel *

  1. Date: 1/30/2013 1:32:00 AM

    I ADORE YOU CATIE....And I confess your Poetry wastes me! Drains me of Emotion. What power you have...in that beautiful Heart in you.

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 1/30/2013 5:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    :) You are sooo sweet, Frank! hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 12/3/2012 7:14:00 PM

    I enjoyed this very much, you may be surprised to find both places are the same but will be experienced through our own immortal unique spirits. I can assure you you are loved exactly as you are and will continue to be loved as you continue to grow into the person you are one day destined to be. Change is continual.

  1. Date: 11/28/2012 12:23:00 PM

    WOW! This is very emotional for me. This is really good and it goes really deep in depth. I love it Catie. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  1. Date: 11/22/2012 3:59:00 PM

    Such a healthy attitude Catie-Did I may post this on my fridge!! Light & Love

  1. Date: 11/17/2012 5:16:00 PM

    Catie: I love you!!:-) Deep emotional stuff here dear friend,just how I like it! It takes a true master to express a poem like you do.Have a peaceful and blessed weekend over there..and stay warm too;) Hugs and Love~Arild

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/17/2012 6:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much, Arild, you're a sweetheart. hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/16/2012 4:54:00 PM

    I'm in love with this one! I got stuck in the first paragraph or stanzas; the kiss part just stuck to me. Then it just got more intense and remained elegant; crafty! They should be concerned with the plank in their eye and not the needle in yours! Ha Ha Muahhhh Catie-Did!

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/17/2012 4:46:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey, Marlon! :) So nice to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 11/15/2012 6:01:00 PM

    Nah! "Sticky" is a fictional one. It's written for Constance (Contest). I don't like second comments on the same poem...Write a new one! : )

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/17/2012 4:46:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    working on it... :)
  1. Date: 11/14/2012 4:53:00 PM

    7+ for a masterpiece in expression, dear Catie! Straight to the point,and courageous as always; go on and tell him, he'll understand, at last...Must be! Everything's so clear and you are a big, big heart, with such a precious inspiration. Crystal clear and pure as gold! Love and hugs, Hanitra

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 6:11:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you, Hanitra, for your kind comments. hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/14/2012 2:49:00 PM

    Catie your poem is full of deep emotion and somehow I understand exactly what you mean, each word is raw. Constance

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you, Constance. Hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/14/2012 2:37:00 PM

    Hate you? How? ...if you're like Raymond! Everybody loves you! I really-really love-love this poem! It talks to me. Excellent! I've written one poem (I don't remember if you've read it) which, after reading yours, Im pretty sure you're going to like it. ("Don't come").

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:45:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Oh, Ruben, yours put tears into my eyes. hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/14/2012 12:58:00 PM

    PS -- if you want a chuckle, please read my Basho and Jack blog. It is NOT mean spirited and shows how admiration for both styles of haiku may just be able to get along :)

  1. Date: 11/14/2012 12:56:00 PM

    This is so beautiful ... honest ... I know its a sad write, heartfelt, oh, but it GLOWS, gal. It glows. And those who would hate you and your words have no understanding of paradise, love or spirit really means. Haters just hate everyone. I think they would even have it out for Mother Theresa, if you ask me. Chin up, be you and all falls into place, yes? ;-) The next time you speak to John, if and when, can you please check if he got my small package? The # says it WAS delivered. Thanks, Hon.

  1. Date: 11/14/2012 9:33:00 AM

    LOVE OR HATE YOU? HOW COULD ANYBODY NOT LOVE YOU...with a Heart as pure as this Poetry Suggests...with such a Fiery Spirit...this Poetry unfolds! And that Marvelous and Beautiful Soul... That I'm just so excited by...everytime i read your magical Prose! You are a rare Gem... Sweet Beautiful CATIE. You put a lump in my throat that sometimes just overwhelms me...

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 9:38:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you, Frank. You're adorable! hugs, Catie :)