I sat with my ear to the wall
listening to all the things you never said
while the sound of your heart pulsed
across a distance lost to the wild road
Through woodlands I walked hand in hand
with the memory of those stars we forged
together in a night that should never have ended
but burned away as all do on the altar of dawn
And now without a voice I wander
across a place with no roads, no direction
only away from you, even as I keep your flame in sight
towering out there over the horizon
Here I am, repeating to myself and wondering
knowing that one day soon you’ll send your message
and hoping with half a heart that it never comes
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What’s the next book on your list to read? If you have one, that is.
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12 responses to “Stars We Forged”
Beautiful…
I’ve just begun reading The Overstory… recommended to me by a friend, due to my love for a tree…
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My compliments as always.
I think I’ll read ‘Atlas Shrugged’. I’ve always been interested, the name has always intrigued me and it’s time for me to come to my own conclusions about the story. It’s a big bite, will probably take my time chewing it.
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Thanks Tim! Have heard that title tossed around quite a bit but I haven’t read it yet either! I’m interested to know what you think as you read it
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This gave me the shivers. Amazing.
I’m currently finishing 12 Rules for life by Jordan Peterson and planning to read Crime and Punishment by Dostojewski.
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Thank you! (: Crime and Punishment is one of those I always see in bookstores and know I should get around to reading one day…
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Yes, Dostojewski is rather demanding so
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* take your sweet time 🙂
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This is just so, so beautiful! The way this piece flows is amazing.
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Thank you so much (:
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You’re very welcome!
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This. …I am struggling with words… This strikes me in a way I can not begin to explain.
To answer your question, a year plus later, recently started on Time Enough for Love by Heinlein with Big Magic by Gilbert waiting in the wings.
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Wow, I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I wrote this… I remember being in my old apartment like it was yesterday. But anyway, thanks so much! I haven’t heard of those books, I’ll have to take a look (:
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