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My five minutes of retreat

September 5, 2015
By Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Life is like a chocolate covered chilly.... <br /> <br /> Some succeed because they&#039;re destined to; <br /> Most succeed because they&#039;re determined too

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Oh, this darkness! How comfortable it feels,
all my sorrows, it so benignly heals.
Enveloping me, in so comforting an embrace,
it wipes away my fear to dare and to face.
I listen to the music of dripping water,
washing away all the wounds I bore;
as the grit and gore get washed away,
I feel as if I'd bloomed just the day before.

Suddenly, a knock penetrates my retreat,
bringing the ground back under my feet;
my time with dark was finally done,
so helpless, I switch on the light.
Watching the haven I'd spun,
wither away from my sight.

I wince as the light highlights my scar,
feel myself get extinguished of power;
Alas, the truth had to be faced,
All the comfort, was wisps of smoke I’d chased…

© Terrin C., Humboldt, IA

The author's comments:

This poem is to remind me that even if it's safer in light, time comes when dark becomes your best friend.

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Soham said...
on Aug. 25 2016 at 11:49 am
Soham, Kolkata, Other
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It&#039;s Sweeeet.....sometimes Tangy, and ya, often seasoned with pepper.;..;.sometimes tastes Spicy! But :( Bitter at times also,<br /> YES&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; It&#039;s LIFE.... ;)

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Words are not enough to comment on the depth and feelings associated with this poetry....
Katyaini SILVER said...
on Aug. 18 2016 at 1:43 pm
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Life is like a chocolate covered chilly.... <br /> <br /> Some succeed because they&#039;re destined to; <br /> Most succeed because they&#039;re determined too

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They're really nice, thanks for sharing
Katyaini SILVER said...
on Aug. 18 2016 at 1:41 pm
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Life is like a chocolate covered chilly.... <br /> <br /> Some succeed because they&#039;re destined to; <br /> Most succeed because they&#039;re determined too

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@RajaviMishra thanks. Your piece was really good.
RajaviMishra GOLD said...
on Jul. 11 2016 at 12:43 am
RajaviMishra GOLD, Noida, Other
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I could see some in-depth thinking over there.. Great work Katyaini.. I hope you ll like mine too.. Here is a link to my poem "unfinished entwining"- TeenInk.com/poetry/ballad/article/908777/The-Unfinished-Entiwining/ Feel free to give your views.. Thanks buddy.. And yeah I have some more work out there.. around 10 more articles.. Feel free to read them.. Thanks
Sara_Ali GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2015 at 11:45 am
Sara_Ali GOLD, Karachi, Other
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It's Awesome. Can You please visit mine and rate & comment there? :)
Katyaini SILVER said...
on Sep. 13 2015 at 1:04 am
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Life is like a chocolate covered chilly.... <br /> <br /> Some succeed because they&#039;re destined to; <br /> Most succeed because they&#039;re determined too

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thanks.... I'll check it now and leave a reply too :)
HammadWaseem said...
on Sep. 12 2015 at 1:55 pm
HammadWaseem, Lahore, Other
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Be proud of who you are.<br /> -Eminem<br /> <br /> You can&#039;t see me<br /> -John Cena<br /> <br /> Ooh, somebody stop me!<br /> -Mask

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Thats awesome! @Katyaini btw will you check, rate and comment on my teen ink video named,"The Unbeatable Breakdancer"? :) :)
Katyaini SILVER said...
on Sep. 10 2015 at 9:46 am
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Life is like a chocolate covered chilly.... <br /> <br /> Some succeed because they&#039;re destined to; <br /> Most succeed because they&#039;re determined too

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Thanks a lot, @BabyWidow I very much appreciate your reading this.
BabyWidow SILVER said...
on Sep. 9 2015 at 7:18 pm
BabyWidow SILVER, St.paul, Minnesota
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&quot;silence Is the most powerful scream&quot;<br /> &quot;stars cant shine without darkness&quot;

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I love this I understand this I can relate to this. I would want to hear more poetry bye you.