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Is it safe to write anything in my journal again, or do I have to worry about anyone else reading off someone's page and throwing a fit?

On the off chance you do come here and still look to see if I post or just read if I post publically....I am writing entries under my handle, but they will not be unlocked until a month passes for each one. In a way I keep up the pledge I made.

Walking through the gardens, shadows gather around, deepening as the twilight moves towards a true night. Sounds of day have long faded and the beings of night now roam, chirping and singing beneath the lone light of a waxing moon. I continue along the path, noticing the long billowing skirts of my attire, the black dress with lace and gloves. My ( Read more... )

The ties that bind
Bonds that won't break
An asphyxiation of the soul
Slowly bleeding within
Emotions washing out
Struggling against it
Choking on the words
Stripping the masks away
Feel the dread eating at you
Sliding to the floor
Body and soul bared to all
One last breath away
Nothing left hidden
All displayed
Unbound

Back straight
Head held high
Arms up and out
Poised and confident
One step then two
Hands touch and hold
Pulled forward
Swung outward
Spinning
Brief pause
Seconds barely transpire
Brought back in
Chest pressed together
Hips move
Graceful steps
Swaying in his arms
Dancing along the floor

Over the years I have become more painfully aware of how much I feel alone and apart from others. I've never felt quite right with my ex husband's family, but when I look back at things, this also applies to my own family to an extent. I remember growing up and not really having much to say or do with anyone around me. A few people sort of ( Read more... )

I sit in a silence
Moment of time suspended
Of my own making
A cocoon from the world
Sheltering me from life
Helping to ward off the hurt
Trying to stop the anger
Seeing past my disappointment
Wanting just to be numb
Planning new paths
Hoping for a bit of space
Wondering how long I can take
Wishing for absolute silence
Waiting for my breath to

65% John McCain
60% Bill Richardson
59% John Edwards
59% Mike Huckabee
55% Mike Gravel
55% Chris Dodd
54% Hillary Clinton
54% Mitt Romney
51% Barack Obama
50% Joe Biden
50% Dennis Kucinich
47% Ron Paul
47% Fred Thompson
46% Rudy Giuliani
45% Tom Tancredo

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