In Loving Misery

By Midnight Phoenix

I remember morning smells of beeswax and patchouli smoke
The crystal clear song of birds and forest breeze
A sandy river bath in the valley of fall echoing in the distance
The glittering display of gravity upon leaves

I remember the dim green light and comforting shadows at night
The instrumental hum of wind caressing my skin
An internal voice struggling to be heard as an art form
The dark blanketing numbness evolving within

I have seen and felt the beauty of scenery
Heard and absorbed the emotional power of song
Tasted the bitter pleasures of love
Yet I fail to see where I belong

My life is an eclipse to the world
And as my curtains close
I wonder “if misery loves company”
Why do I remain alone

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Copyright 2003 little nemo
Published on Thursday, October 2, 2003.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • carlosjackal On Sunday, June 17, 2007, carlosjackal (3010)By person wrote:

    Brilliant, brilliant piece. "I wonder “if misery loves company” Why do I remain alone" What a closer =) -Carl

  • Silver Spectre On Friday, February 6, 2004, Silver Spectre (90)By person wrote:

    Totaly impressed by your post here.. Very heart felt and sincere. I love the way you showed what you cherrished. The beautiful things. ~Silver~

  • Lemons On Sunday, February 1, 2004, Lemons (46)By person wrote:

    ::nods::

  • A former member wrote: "I wonder “if misery loves company” Why do I remain alone" Damn you just formed the words that were on the edge of my lips for a while now. Loved this and relate so much, awsome. ~Urban Shipwreck~

  • Dancing_Monkey On Wednesday, October 8, 2003, Dancing_Monkey (1246)By person wrote:

    ahh the chills of my spine.. this is realy good, you have a fine way of showing your soul.. im realy in need of words.. just masterly done. different from my own writes, and thats awsome..

  • Delilah On Sunday, October 5, 2003, Delilah (113)By person wrote:

    Loved the last 4 lines...those are the ones that got underneath my skin...and won't seem to leave...I know this feeling...GREAT write...~Delilah~

  • manywalks On Friday, October 3, 2003, manywalks (750)By person wrote:

    This speaks of an ancient soul encased in the body of youth. Such elegant despair. ~ mw

  • maddin foxxxy On Thursday, October 2, 2003, maddin foxxxy (358)By person wrote:

    I am almost at a taste of tears...you don't know how many times I checked your page to see if posted new works...I am at need of breath in this one...."Tasted the bitter pleasures of love Yet I fail to see where I belong"..I feel you more than you know.

  • Sinnocence On Thursday, October 2, 2003, Sinnocence (49)By person wrote:

    so sad :( the imagery is absolutly amazing. but as the poem would suggest, what good is beauty when theres no one to share it with? excellent work

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