have you ever heard the nightingale singing to the moon?

By Sin

so soft and lonely is the night
when worries and demons
crowd out the light

and my chest hurts
from the constant weight on my heart
and each strangling breath
fights to break through the tears

but ill sing my song
and stumble along
belting out my pain
in clefs of melancholy notes
to the moon

harmonizing with broken hearts
along the way
lending my hopes and prayers
even when ive lost the voice
for my own

but pound for pound
id give blood and bone
if thats what it takes
you cant take them with you
in the end
anyway

so ill sing a song for the lonely
and hide it
in a pretty melody
high on my branch
away from hands
that would clip my wings

because what else can a bird do
it flies and sings

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Copyright 2005 kristy wallen
Published on Tuesday, May 3, 2005.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • carlosjackal On Thursday, August 30, 2007, carlosjackal (3015)By person wrote:

    *sighs along with everyone else* Stunning, stunning write and one that hits a soul nerve. =) P.S. You are sorely missed here :( Fix 'pooter!

  • manicheism On Sunday, May 13, 2007, manicheism (43)By person wrote:

    A touching story, and a great conclusion. Great job.

  • Mnemora On Sunday, February 25, 2007, Mnemora (7)By person wrote:

    You're a wonderful poet... even if you are tall. haha

  • Serenity On Saturday, May 21, 2005, Serenity (469)By person wrote:

    This is beautiful and ... Wow.

  • darkleprechaun On Thursday, May 5, 2005, darkleprechaun (56)By person wrote:

    wish i could meet you ... i feel i can see your soul through these words i have read... i'm astonished at the awesome power you have as a word-smith... dave

  • Silent Assassin On Wednesday, May 4, 2005, Silent Assassin (108)By person wrote:

    I shall sing that song with you my friend. Very beautiful write. -Dan

  • Anth On Wednesday, May 4, 2005, Anth (1133)By person wrote:

    *sighs*

  • CrOsSeD N BoUnD On Wednesday, May 4, 2005, CrOsSeD N BoUnD (45)By person wrote:

    I have to agree with Chimauron!! beautiful write... Roarke~

  • NikesRain On Wednesday, May 4, 2005, NikesRain (1298)By person wrote:

    you're fantabulous and this is amazing

  • A former member wrote: This was brilliant and gorgeous.... damn... i love this

  • serotonin lost On Tuesday, May 3, 2005, serotonin lost (145)By person wrote:

    this has left me speachless. this is the reason i love this sire....

  • Chimauron On Tuesday, May 3, 2005, Chimauron (87)By person wrote:

    "but pound for pound id give blood and bone if thats what it takes you cant take them with you in the end anyway" I love that line. Very nice work, and great symbolism throughout the whole piece. Well done!

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