Killing Time

Dogstar · 03-31-2004, 02:32 PM

Killing Time

Black as coal, creeping shadow its role
Pays no mind to the march of time
Silent stone-cold, it slowly takes hold
Secretly consuming, unsuspecting looming

Has it made, dues he surely paid
Bites him hard, lets down his guard
Doorbell rings, ignores the sting
Bill comes due, misses that other shoe

Fathers mothers, sisters and brothers
Same old song plays to all the others

Newfound appreciation, new friend desperation
Forced smile on the outside, rotting on the inside
Hope an illusion, clinging to delusion
Inevitable to follow, promises so hollow

All options tried, fate will not be denied
Breath it steals with the sword it wields
Knows no names, blade cuts just the same
Saps the will, the spirit it kills

Fathers mothers, friends and brothers
Same old song plays to all the others

SCOTTSMYMAN · 03-31-2004, 02:36 PM

That was very sad Kerri. Have a feeling I know what what gave you the emotion to write it. This is my favorite verse:

~Newfound appreciation, new friend desperation
Forced smile on the outside, rotting on the inside
Hope an illusion, clinging to delusion
Inevitable to follow, promises so hollow~

as always though great work!

Dogstar · 03-31-2004, 02:41 PM

Thanks as always, Kris. I wish I could write about happier occasions, but I always seem inspired when it's something bad. Just a way to express, I guess.

SCOTTSMYMAN · 03-31-2004, 02:44 PM

That seems to be the way for most people. It's the only time I feel inspired to write as well.

WeatheredWoman · 03-31-2004, 07:35 PM

Yeah! Great poem for sure Dogstar!

My fav verse is :

Breath it steals with the sword it wields
Knows no names, blade cuts just the same

Dogstar · 04-01-2004, 01:30 AM

Thanks, WW!

TeriB19 · 04-01-2004, 01:18 PM

Kerri that was really really moving.

creedsister · 04-02-2004, 11:38 AM

I liked the last verse,All options tried fate will not be denied

Good One

Dogstar · 04-04-2004, 06:59 PM

Thanks, you guys

.

I know I said I don't write about too many happy things, but my mom had an idea for a card for my friend's wife, about his death not being a permanent thing...I told her I'd try to come up with something, and I did

, something a little more hopeful:

He’s really not so far away
Though his body’s left his earthly place
Close your eyes and sit a spell
You'll surely find him, time will tell

You’ll see his smile on a friendly face
You’ll hear his music when the robins sing
You’ll feel his warmth when the sun bathes the sky
You’ll find his strength when the ocean cradles you

You’ll see his hope in the eyes of a child
You’ll hear his laughter in a late-night howl
You’ll feel his touch when the rain kisses your cheek
You’ll find his love when the wind whispers your name

He’s really not so far away
Though he can’t be by your side your way
When you’re feeling alone and blue
Remember, he’ll always be with you

TeriB19 · 04-04-2004, 10:05 PM

Wow, Kerri, I've got tears in my eyes. That was beautiful. Truly beautiful.

SCOTTSMYMAN · 04-06-2004, 04:35 PM

Have to go with Teri on this one. That was beautiful ,Kerri.

WeatheredWoman · 04-06-2004, 08:49 PM

Awesome again Dogstar! Very touching... brings back some sensitive memories.

Creed_Defaultgirl · 04-06-2004, 09:47 PM

Wow! Those were both very emotional. Great job.

Dogstar · 04-07-2004, 03:47 AM

Thanks a bunch, you guys!

Aimee · 04-13-2004, 02:25 PM

Missed these till now. I see the inspiration bug has bitten you lately. How wonderful! Thanks for sharing your talents with us, Kerri.

03-31-2004, 02:32 PM	#1
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,348 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Killing Time Killing Time Black as coal, creeping shadow its role Pays no mind to the march of time Silent stone-cold, it slowly takes hold Secretly consuming, unsuspecting looming Has it made, dues he surely paid Bites him hard, lets down his guard Doorbell rings, ignores the sting Bill comes due, misses that other shoe Fathers mothers, sisters and brothers Same old song plays to all the others Newfound appreciation, new friend desperation Forced smile on the outside, rotting on the inside Hope an illusion, clinging to delusion Inevitable to follow, promises so hollow All options tried, fate will not be denied Breath it steals with the sword it wields Knows no names, blade cuts just the same Saps the will, the spirit it kills Fathers mothers, friends and brothers Same old song plays to all the others __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

03-31-2004, 02:41 PM	#3
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,348 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks as always, Kris. I wish I could write about happier occasions, but I always seem inspired when it's something bad. Just a way to express, I guess. __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

03-31-2004, 07:35 PM	#5
WeatheredWoman USER INFO » Status: Shackled Hero Posts: 2,722 Joined: Nov 2003 Currently: Offline	Yeah! Great poem for sure Dogstar! My fav verse is : Breath it steals with the sword it wields Knows no names, blade cuts just the same __________________ ________________________ ______________________________ Souls... they float like the memories I've opened, Go... and kiss all the butterflies I've broken, Sow... their wings to the coat of my misfortune, Grow... to reach the plains only I have spoken... The Path ~by~ ManMade God

04-01-2004, 01:30 AM	#6
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,348 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks, WW! __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

04-01-2004, 01:18 PM	#7
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,437 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Kerri that was really really moving. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

04-02-2004, 11:38 AM	#8
creedsister USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,290 Joined: Oct 2003 Currently: Offline	I liked the last verse,All options tried fate will not be denied Good One __________________ Hush child I,ll tell you why you have Loved Me when you were weak you have given me unselfishly Kept you From Falling Falling everywhere But Your Kness you set me free to live my life you become my Reason To Survive The Great Divide you Set Me Free Ooh Our Love Is Beautiful Ooh isn,t This Beautiful Child It Seems You Have Been My Everything

04-04-2004, 06:59 PM	#9
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,348 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks, you guys . I know I said I don't write about too many happy things, but my mom had an idea for a card for my friend's wife, about his death not being a permanent thing...I told her I'd try to come up with something, and I did , something a little more hopeful: He’s really not so far away Though his body’s left his earthly place Close your eyes and sit a spell You'll surely find him, time will tell You’ll see his smile on a friendly face You’ll hear his music when the robins sing You’ll feel his warmth when the sun bathes the sky You’ll find his strength when the ocean cradles you You’ll see his hope in the eyes of a child You’ll hear his laughter in a late-night howl You’ll feel his touch when the rain kisses your cheek You’ll find his love when the wind whispers your name He’s really not so far away Though he can’t be by your side your way When you’re feeling alone and blue Remember, he’ll always be with you __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery. Last edited by Dogstar : 04-04-2004 at 07:06 PM.

04-04-2004, 10:05 PM	#10
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,437 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Wow, Kerri, I've got tears in my eyes. That was beautiful. Truly beautiful. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

04-06-2004, 08:49 PM	#12
WeatheredWoman USER INFO » Status: Shackled Hero Posts: 2,722 Joined: Nov 2003 Currently: Offline	Awesome again Dogstar! Very touching... brings back some sensitive memories. __________________ ________________________ ______________________________ Souls... they float like the memories I've opened, Go... and kiss all the butterflies I've broken, Sow... their wings to the coat of my misfortune, Grow... to reach the plains only I have spoken... The Path ~by~ ManMade God

04-06-2004, 09:47 PM	#13
Creed_Defaultgirl USER INFO » Status: INK'ed Posts: 903 Joined: Nov 2003 Currently: Offline	Wow! Those were both very emotional. Great job. __________________ "...My beaten heart is in your hands, What I really need is shelter, And a chance to relearn love, Teach me all over, All over to relearn love, Show me again, So I can relearn love, The comfort of your arms around me, Your tender hands caress my head, I lay beside you, I'm not worthy..." Relearn Love~Scott Stapp

04-07-2004, 03:47 AM	#14
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,348 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks a bunch, you guys! __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

04-13-2004, 02:25 PM	#15
Aimee USER INFO » Status: INK'ed Posts: 822 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Missed these till now. I see the inspiration bug has bitten you lately. How wonderful! Thanks for sharing your talents with us, Kerri. __________________ The capacity for passion is both cruel and divine. George Sand - 1834

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