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Loneliness is now foreign, as self-destructive vest I once wore Oblivious of monstrous foes as friends, I opened my doors Summer, Fall, winter, Spring; pizzazz I knew was vaporized To see me; who knew me, tears would well within your eyes. Lost my sight, my sprite, my family who helped fueled my might On bull dagger highways, byways, and beat down buildings, I lost rights Somebody ought to tell somebody, please don't ever venture there To think your world has come to an end, meant no roots to declare, but Love does bloom in warmth; silence! stillness, such priceless gems Overhead skylight oozes rain song that'll soothe your soul, and then... Song becomes prayer sans shame; you'd weep, hoping to stay alive They said I arrived looking lost; then soon became cute butterfly. Lost in midnight dreams, with me in clothing I had already burned Only waking redressed me from haunting, to new haven I was in Someone ought to tell somebody, do seek and venture therein Today I am lost; stepping through multiple mirrors of no harm. Love will find you when you're lost; its sensors' deep in our heart Out and about, I'll forever stay lost in endless maze of gratitude Sunshine and rain, fire and ice, I'll lose myself to warm pool of recovery Take away my pen, my sheets of white, my glasses; I'd lose me to recovery. *

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 2/12/2016 11:46:00 AM
THis is passionate and sincere writing. Love your imagery here, Iris.
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Iris E. S-Lewis
Date: 2/13/2016 7:33:00 AM
Thanks Andrea; gets to a point where sharing is part therapy.
Date: 2/11/2016 8:13:00 AM
- A wonderful poem (7) - your description is written with touching and beautiful words Iris, enjoy reading :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/13/2016 7:58:00 AM
Thank U Anne. Lost I a in recovery.
Date: 2/10/2016 10:04:00 AM
Hi, Iris, I was hoping in reading a new one from you today ... if ever there is a poem you'd like me to read from you. Please guide and point the way .... I'm already a fan. Blessing. Linda
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Date: 2/9/2016 3:58:00 PM
Love always illumines its ways for those who search her, easily her to find! Well written poem that explores the secrets of the heart, dear Iris!
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Date: 2/9/2016 11:58:00 AM
This is a very deep and impressive work Iris, beautifully expressed. A poet's poem. #7
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Date: 2/9/2016 11:40:00 AM
Very deep and profound, dear Iris. Much to ponder here. You display all the attributes of a great writer. Sincerely, Elaine George
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Date: 2/7/2016 2:39:00 AM
IRIS, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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Iris E. S-Lewis
Date: 2/7/2016 1:11:00 PM
Thanks dear one.
Date: 2/6/2016 6:44:00 PM
Iris, WOW, I love the end, they can take it all away, somewhere there you will have recovery. This is a well-captured gem (bio), the way you express love, and life when found, is the perfect. A seven Always ~LINDA~
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Iris E. S-Lewis
Date: 2/7/2016 1:14:00 PM
Thank you dear one.

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