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Before the tides turn with the thoughts of the many.

A recognition of what it means in the larger scheme of things,

To sit with a well of feelings that underlie the truth.

But you still know, and for all the soft balm of salty pools my eyes will never close.

Why do I have to know?

It's not just a change of mortal dwelling but it was my hope, that just for a while we

Could pretend there was no truth,that what lurked in the shadows could just remain hidden

For a little longer, and yet I know the voice behind the tides

And I cannot change your time.

For love has no finer reflection than in the darkest waters of

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Before the Tides

Contributed by northernlights on Sunday, 4th May 2014 @ 04:50:54 PM in AEST
Topic: SadPoetry

It is a curse to know before knowledge has an accepted time,

Before the tides turn with the thoughts of the many.

A recognition of what it means in the larger scheme of things,

To sit with a well of feelings that underlie the truth.

But you still know, and for all the soft balm of salty pools my eyes will never close.

Why do I have to know?

It's not just a change of mortal dwelling but it was my hope, that just for a while we

Could pretend there was no truth,that what lurked in the shadows could just remain hidden

For a little longer, and yet I know the voice behind the tides

And I cannot change your time.

For love has no finer reflection than in the darkest waters of

Mortality.

Copyright © northernlights ... [ 2014-05-04 16:50:54]
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Re: Before the Tides (User Rating: 1 )
by ladyfawn on Monday, 5th May 2014 @ 12:00:03 PM AEST
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your last line; so true, a beautifully written poem,

hugs n' love nessa

Re: Before the Tides (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Tuesday, 6th May 2014 @ 01:39:43 AM AEST
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Even though I know it is inevitable, I do not handle death well myself. :(

Sad poem but your writing never fails to impress me.

Tim

Re: Before the Tides (User Rating: 1 )
by TheDreamer on Thursday, 8th May 2014 @ 12:49:52 AM AEST
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I agree that last line is so powerful. This is beautiful. Thanks you for sharing

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