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Great sonnets that would inspire
I used to write gracefully
Great poems for those to admire

I used to write perfectly
With a message that once was clear
I used to write absolutely
About love and life and fear

I used to write with passion
Passion of my burning flame
And with it came compassion
For all those held in earthly chains

I used to see beauty
Inner and all about
I used to full-fill my duty
And never once doubt

I used to hear melody
Music of spring and fall
I used to hear songs that once were free
Now chained to perfect wall

But now this is all that’s left
And this is all that’s here
Somber ghosts of what once was
Lingering in fear

I used to be all things
Great and full of truth
My life was once in constant spring
Long ago in youth

Now constant winter torments
My spirit and soul combine
Once alive—now dormant
Sending shivers down my spine.

I guess my life’s not worth living
When nothing is full of love
Maybe I should join with—
The spirits up above

I guess my life is broken
Here, the pieces for all to see
I guess this is my token
I never will be free.

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I Used To...

Contributed by dream_protector_bp on Sunday, 30th January 2005 @ 11:04:23 PM in AEST
Topic: EmotionalPoetry

I used to write beautifully
Great sonnets that would inspire
I used to write gracefully
Great poems for those to admire

I used to write perfectly
With a message that once was clear
I used to write absolutely
About love and life and fear

I used to write with passion
Passion of my burning flame
And with it came compassion
For all those held in earthly chains

I used to see beauty
Inner and all about
I used to full-fill my duty
And never once doubt

I used to hear melody
Music of spring and fall
I used to hear songs that once were free
Now chained to perfect wall

But now this is all that’s left
And this is all that’s here
Somber ghosts of what once was
Lingering in fear

I used to be all things
Great and full of truth
My life was once in constant spring
Long ago in youth

Now constant winter torments
My spirit and soul combine
Once alive—now dormant
Sending shivers down my spine.

I guess my life’s not worth living
When nothing is full of love
Maybe I should join with—
The spirits up above

I guess my life is broken
Here, the pieces for all to see
I guess this is my token
I never will be free.

Copyright Â© dream_protector_bp ... [ 2005-01-30 23:04:23]
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Re: I Used To... (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Sunday, 30th January 2005 @ 11:16:53 PM AEST
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`heart wrenchingly beautifull.
huggs,
emy

Re: I Used To... (User Rating: 1 )
by AKA_Anonymous on Sunday, 30th January 2005 @ 11:19:58 PM AEST
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B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
Deep, and simply amazing

Re: I Used To... (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Sunday, 30th January 2005 @ 11:23:00 PM AEST
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I used to be all things
Great and full of truth
My life was once in constant spring
Long ago in youth

This is my favorite line. If you could hear me, I'd be clapping. How old are you?

Re: I Used To... (User Rating: 1 )
by Essentially9 on Sunday, 30th January 2005 @ 11:31:25 PM AEST
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brilliant times the sun. what used to be still can be.

Re: I Used To... (User Rating: 1 )
by O7NeVeS on Sunday, 30th January 2005 @ 11:55:25 PM AEST
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This was a great write, and i loved how it flowed!! Keep 'em coming...TD

Re: I Used To... (User Rating: 1 )
by blowfish_jane on Monday, 31st January 2005 @ 06:21:43 AM AEST
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That was just deep, a very wonderful write so full of emotions and thought.
I love it.

Jane x

Re: I Used To... (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Thursday, 17th February 2005 @ 01:54:00 AM AEST
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All I can say is that this is an amazing piece.

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