Drinking Alcohol taught me how to fly
Then it took away the sky....

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

THEN AND NOW!

Written for and posted to
Open Link Night
(Open Tuesdays at 3 PM EDT)

 
DREAM--A MIRROR OF REALITY

In sleep's deep I see
so far away, ago,
a life unfolded

imagined spies
real lies
daily scolded

years of tasting
forbidden universe,
drunken, drugged
unplugged...

...and the world
with its pretty face
finally, at the ugly last...
seemed a strange place

Altogether
correct, as written:
first time around...
IS my hell.

<*snap*>!!!

Wake-up time!
Mr Sunshine!
Show me that river
take me across.
From this moment
You be 'boss'.

My span of living
still happening!
Enjoying this sequel,
continuously-unfolding
invented time.

Exploring wood:
hiking trails
playing in the sea.
All people--gather.
Join as one...and 
let love guide
to promised land.

--Steve E
4/10/2011



IMAGE:
Dream Mirror of Reality 
by kimag3500
in Deviant Art
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25 comments:

  1. Brian MillerOctober 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    i am glad you are enjoying that sequel steve...a new lease on life and you my friend seem to be embracing it...

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  2. Pat HattOctober 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Not a crappy Hollywood sequel, that can't be enjoyed..haha. Great piece, enjoyed the snap wake up call.

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  3. ClaudiaOctober 4, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    love how you worked out the turn in life here...embracing it - you do - you are one of the most positive people i met in blogland...just saying..smiles

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  4. waysidewordgardenOctober 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Enjoyed the turn in this piece. "My span of living/still happening!" Love the positive attitude to enjoy life fully.

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  5. Jannie FunsterOctober 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I'm so glad you broke free, Steve from your former hell.

    You are one of the best examples I know of "When you learn, teach."

    May your violin smile today.

    xoox

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  6. Carrie Van HornOctober 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beauty from the wreckage....this is inspiring. :-)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    A work of art, Fiddle Man. Truly.

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  8. MagpieOctober 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I love the images this line paints in my mind,
    "...and the world
    with its pretty face
    finally, at the ugly last...
    seemed a strange place"
    Wonderful words to fit the prompt.
    Know you had an amazing time with your daughter. How could you not...being you?

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  9. ayalaOctober 4, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    enjoy the sequel...good to rise from the ashes :)

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  10. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Nice to see the turn taken and the beauty of living together with others in love :)

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  11. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    This is amazing. Really. To create something so great after being in such a dark place....

    Wonderful piece.

    - Nick

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  12. ShadowOctober 5, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    2nd chances. everyone deserves one. you, me, the stranger across the road... and lest we forget and think we can, the dream that takes us to the dark side is a lifesaver in disguise.

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  13. tinkwelbornOctober 5, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Aha! Finally! a better sequel! ;--)
    this is upbeat and inspiring. you awoke from the miasma and telling us of beauty via the poem.
    this has a rapping rhythm to it with a great Twist (or Turn). Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Ann LeFloreOctober 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    so sweet your last stanza how they all join together as one I love this a lot and I only wish this could come true
    http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/10/04/memories/#comment-1442

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  15. Dulçe ♥October 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    What can be better than being the boss of one's stuff?
    You rock babie- when you write about your hell and heaven in your always-getting-better poetry.


    Hugs and love and peace, peep!
    <3

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  16. Dulçe ♥October 5, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    who is that boycotter up there? shame on spammers!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    .. Thank you Steve, you show in many ways that you can find a way, from the darkest depths to light ... to the promised land ...
    that gives hope and courage ...

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  18. Maude LynnOctober 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    "continuously-unfolding
    invented time."

    What a great line!

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  19. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryOctober 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    simply beautiful.

    wow!

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  20. Crown of BeautyOctober 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM

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  21. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Dear Steve, Sorry I forgot to put the links to my story.

    There are several... if you put the pieces together you can get a more complete picture. Pray for me.

    When the Cloud Moves
    http://mla-crownofglory.blogspot.com/2011/09/cloud-is-moving.html


    Beautiful Light and Turquoise
    http://cprezra823.blogspot.com/2011/09/pray-for-mother-and-daughter.html

    A New Season, A New Name
    http://mla-crownofglory.blogspot.com/2011/09/worshiper-of-god.html

    Thank you for showing interest.

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  22. Lady NyoOctober 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Steve, hope this goes through.

    You are reinventing your life in every way possible..which is the way it should be done. You've come through a long Hell and now? I agree with Claudia: you are one of the most positive people I have ever met...and a great and shining example for those of us who doubt our lives right now....and that 'this too shall pass.'


    Thank you, Steve, for a lovely, touching and relevant poem that shows the ability to break out and change for the so much better.

    Peace and Love,

    Lady Nyo

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  23. Almas Kiran ShamimOctober 12, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    really happy for you Steve :) and for the fact that you found 'Mr. Sunshine' :) hope this brightness never leaves your life. . . . :)

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  24. Almas Kiran ShamimOctober 12, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    very sorry Steve. . . I must be the only person who has a doubt in each of your posts and comments :( :(
    can you please tell me why have you tagged this poem under Boeing787 dreamliner. . ?

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  25. HelenaOctober 13, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I simply love this piece....wouldn't mind tagging along to the promised land!!!

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