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Classic poem of the day

Within my casement came one night
The fairy Moon, so pure and white.
Around my brow a coronet
Of shining silver quaintly set
With rainbow gems, she there did place;
But when I turned my wistful face,
Lo! she had vanished, and my gaze
Saw naught save shadows 'mid the haze.

I felt a throb within my heart,
In which sad sorrow had no part;
Within my soul a yearning grew,
So sweet it thrilled me through and through.
A flute's soft warb......

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Member poem of the day

by elle68

At my lowest
Alive but alone
Waiting for death
Eyes  closed
Placed the barrel to my head
Paused for a moment
Just a moment
Felt a tap on my shoulder
I slowly opened my eyes
Blinked because there was still darkness
But slowly I began to see the stars
Each shining so bright
They pulled me through the darkest night
Night after night
Finally just as suddenly
As an eclipse
The Sun began to shine
My days are alwa......

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