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she used to pray
like she could write a psalm
with the tears in her hands


like small pieces of anachronistic
curtains covered her
eyes


like there was nothing
but her and the words
she spoke;


the ones she left unspoken.


she used to pray like
she could climb a ladder
to a God who

 

wept as much as
she did.

 





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On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, Ainsof (1729) writes:
perhaps a tearful god may be discovered by a creature who creates from pain, from sorrow, from the depths of the blackest despair... for is that not the meekest of beings and is not heaven promised thus... so does she still pray... has she written a new r


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, Ainsof (1729) writes:
eligion upon the remnants of torn psalms and bloody palms scattered among sightless curtains and words left unsaid? Hope you are well, shweets! a very melancholic, dolorous agony oozes from this nostalgic write... thanks!


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, urbanhumility (1325) writes:
"to a God who wept as much as she did" touching line.........well spoken


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, blue (1784) writes:
Who needs a ladder to God, when you have the anchor of the universe right inside you? crazylady.


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, Magic Hatter (2379) writes:
there's always that feeling that what you write is worthless, or abject; I come to think of what audience am looking for, what sign do I need for some self-worth. Is the writing escapism or the making of...this was so sparse in its word choice, but extre


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, Magic Hatter (2379) writes:
extremely crushing and effective


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, Army Barbie (501) writes:
You never disappoint...


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, Alanarchy (1615) writes:
Never.


On Wednesday September 19th, 2007, dying angel (1373) writes:
never ever.


On Tuesday September 18th, 2007, NikesRain (1512) writes:
breathtaking....


On Tuesday September 18th, 2007, Sketso (491) writes:
God still weeps... but I've been where you wrote, and I can still feel it down deep. Thanks for sharing.


On Tuesday September 18th, 2007, veingo (552) writes:
I think the way she used to pray, is the same way I used to hope. I adore this. ^V^



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