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September 11, 2006 - Monday 

Category: Writing and Poetry

For Bronwyn, who's the first person I've ever really fallen in love with. Unfortunately- due to distance, time, and other circumstances beyond my control- her falling in love with me might be impossible. But- like this poem suggests- if the impossible were ever worth a try, it is right now and will always be… because of her.

 

 

All I Need is a Little Light

They've asked me why I wouldn't die
Scathed within a wry...
They've asked me.
They've asked me why I wouldn't die
in a grave, within a sigh...
They've asked me.

They've asked me
who am I to be
a man without a sky
and still a man who keeps on goin' on...
They've asked me
who am I to see
through the darkness that I lie
that there's somehow still a reason to carry on...
They've asked me

and I say within a cave
In a tunnel I'm a slave
to me and all my heart has ever desired
I say within a cave
The only one I'll save
is my heart that would beat if it weren't so tired

I tell you that I go
through the darkness that I know
because you might be the light at the end that's shining
Even if I see
there's no light in front of me
Even if there might never be a silver lining...
They've asked me

why I've never feared
the seclusion of the dark
when all I want to be is in the light with you...
They've asked me
why I've never feared
the breaking of a heart
that's truly only desired the love of only you...
They've asked me
why I never answer
with a cry of why my dreams
are never actually ever coming true...
They've asked me

and I've answered in a way
that they could never say
that I'm just another defeated lover
And I've answered in a way
that they could never say
that I'm a man who truly doesn't love her...
They've asked me

why it is I try
and have never given in
even though I've always been
on the outside looking in...
They've asked me

and I've answered in way
that they know in any day
that we're bound to be together...
They've asked me
as I'm walking through a dark
and lonely, little heart
I'll continue walking
even if this darkness is forever...
They've asked me

and I say... because of you

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-Twink-

 

Beautiful ....

thanks for sharing...


 
Posted by -Twink- on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 1:27 PM
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 Like you, I've loved, lost but now I've found real love, this is an old one of mine that rings true..

 

Inner sanctum

 

Fall into my hands

Oh bitter tears of sorrow

You’ve left me once before

I cannot bare to follow

My heart is feeling heavy now

It aches with so much weight

Don’t turn my happy thoughts

Into angry fears and hate

My hands are sore and tired

From holding on so tight

Please release me from my promise

I’ve no courage for this plight

My bones are old and weary

I’ve walked a thousand miles

To catch a single glimpse

Of one of your sweet smiles

You take my breath away

My lungs feel all deflated

The sanctity of my soul

You’ve totally desecrated

Come back to me my lover

And make me live again

Bring life back to my heart

And fix my broken limbs

Hold me tight, don’t let go

Breathe air into my kiss

And let my love grow

Into something you will miss

Walk with me till the sun shines

Bright within your eyes

And never let us live again

With sadness in our lives


 
Posted by on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 1:34 PM
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megan

 
amen
 
Posted by megan on September 12, 2006 - Tuesday - 6:24 AM
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I really enjoyed this. It is very beautiful. Never let go of your dream you never know what is around the next corner.
 
Posted by on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 1:48 PM
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Linda
Linda Pereira

 
Very nice poem. Love can be so painful sometimes but don't give up.
 
Posted by Linda on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 3:18 PM
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flame in the snow

 
:)
 
Posted by flame in the snow on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 3:56 PM
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[[GABOLOSO]]

 

Awww, very nice. I can really relate to this poem, it's really deep.

Never lose hope, never lose faith. Don't give up, love will find a way ;)


 
Posted by [[GABOLOSO]] on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 5:06 PM
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sweet belladonna

 

I enjoyed your poem very much.  It truly touches the heart.  I hope your love is mutual someday.


 
Posted by sweet belladonna on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 5:47 PM
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Katie double-yew
Katie Wackowski

 
wow.
 
Posted by Katie double-yew on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 5:47 PM
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TiaLola

 
beautiful
 
Posted by TiaLola on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 7:02 PM
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OPALESCENCE for CHD Awareness
Opal Henson

 
".....if the impossible were ever worth a try, it is right now and will always be… because of her."

Just keep saying that to yourself and keep on keeping on. Beautiful write!!
 
Posted by OPALESCENCE for CHD Awareness on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 8:48 PM
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♥kira

 
....[[[[speechless]]]].... i couldnt ask for any better... u amaze me EVERY time... BEAUTIFUL poem!
 
Posted by ♥kira on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 8:54 PM
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H. (BadWriter)

 
Very sweet......
 
Posted by H. (BadWriter) on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 9:26 PM
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Designs by Vennie
Ms Vennie

 

this poem makes me think of Poe - something about the movement of it, and I love Poe.

i'm feelign this right here:

"and I say within a cave
In a tunnel I'm a slave
to me and all my heart has ever desired
I say within a cave
The only one I'll save
is my heart that would beat if it weren't so tired"

 

 


 
Posted by Designs by Vennie on September 11, 2006 - Monday - 11:25 PM
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Brett

 
simply wonderful
 
Posted by Brett on September 12, 2006 - Tuesday - 1:04 AM
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Exquisite!~
 
Posted by on September 12, 2006 - Tuesday - 1:48 AM
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אהבה
Love OneAnother

 

keep shining on!


 
Posted by אהבה on September 12, 2006 - Tuesday - 4:23 AM
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megan

 
beautiful :)
 
Posted by megan on September 12, 2006 - Tuesday - 6:23 AM
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D~Smooth
Demetrius Rorie

 

That was a good poem you wrote. I'm still sort of a beginner in writing poems but I know when I have read a good poem. Keep up with what you do with your poetry.

 


 
Posted by D~Smooth on September 12, 2006 - Tuesday - 2:19 PM
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push past pathways, submerged, thru sensitive eyes

 
Sometimes the only thing that can be said about a poem like this is........nothing. I couldn't say anything that would give you enough credit. Amazing Jon, right on. Beautiful.
 
Posted by push past pathways, submerged, thru sensitive eyes on September 13, 2006 - Wednesday - 8:39 PM
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Anne

 
Nice
 
Posted by Anne on September 16, 2006 - Saturday - 9:53 AM
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Dark Soul Dissected

 
wow thats very moving and powerful
 
Posted by Dark Soul Dissected on September 16, 2006 - Saturday - 8:35 PM
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Absolutely touching and you, you are the heart of a poet my friend it is rare continue to express it.


 
Posted by on October 25, 2006 - Wednesday - 3:50 PM
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B-B-B-B-B-B-BONNIE
Thats Me

 
damn boy, ur definitely on some shit! im so happy u requested me. i love ur style, and am a big fan of imagery, which u definitely got on lock. and i feel like u wrote this from the heart, which to me is the best way to write. i look forward to reading more of ur work! God Bless!
 
Posted by B-B-B-B-B-B-BONNIE on November 2, 2006 - Thursday - 3:10 PM
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efghjk

 
completely outstanding!!
 
Posted by efghjk on November 28, 2006 - Tuesday - 2:35 AM
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-

 
you are amazing..........so romantic......so stark with emotion......I LOVE IT.....!!!!  
 
Posted by - on December 9, 2006 - Saturday - 9:05 AM
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Tula

 
Hi Jon,

This poem is full of feeling, emotion, light and darkness. I was hooked on it all the way through. I like how you repeated 'they've asked me'. It gives a continuity to the whole poem.

All the best.
Tula
 
Posted by Tula on May 11, 2007 - Friday - 4:16 PM
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Kittie~loves~Grogan

 
gorgeous!!
 
Posted by Kittie~loves~Grogan on July 27, 2008 - Sunday - 8:54 AM
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mysticdave

 
A very good poem.....it seems i picked the right one for me....a very powerful write :)My Blog-Mystical Poetry and Politics

 
Posted by mysticdave on August 20, 2009 - Thursday - 11:51 PM
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