Rejoice in Shadow

A love lost and healing poem

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Published in Strays; available on Amazon

Strays is a collection of two extended narratives and more than forty love-themed poems, exploring the meaning of romantic love while we have it and attempting to find the healing after its loss. Found within these pages is the short story Gutter Dog, the novelette Ginni, and the poems False Skin, the Boy Who Wore Clothes, and the Black-Wit Reveller.

Reviews

[wordman]

I really enjoyed the message drop one get another lol

[Pryde Foltz]

LOL. Yeah, something like that. Thank you, workman.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ UfoAutho..]

I think you already know how I feel about this one. With this I see, once again, that your mind can reach out, observe and record the essence of the quintessential time traveler. The two hearts of Dr. Who have nothing on you... in yours there echos the beat of two and of that other one I am exceedingly envious - such a lovely tattoo. It inspires each soul to march in lock-step with your thoughts and in so doing are moved within their own memories.

100 magnificent memories

[Pryde Foltz]

Coming out on top of Dr. Who. High praise, indeed. When do I get my own Tardis. Thank again, UFI.

[icelandicblue]

This is perfectly gorgeous. There is a thread of sorrow woven throughout but one cannot help but feel it buffered by your beautiful imagery:

Always where there is shadow
There was once light

The truth in these lines will stay with me.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Icyblu.

[Mr.Boffin]

wow the last line leaves such an emotional impact. Amazing piece, your writing is honest and emotional. Very well done :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Randall.

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I read this two times, How you said it all is how I see the nights sky:) Its how I seen her as well. I never dreamed a kiss would change my life, wow. This poem is really special Pryde, Its kind of hard to say what I want here because I am crying again, I cant start this again. Your poem was beautiful it didn't bring me down it just made me think is all:)

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Jonathan. It is a long process. Feel better.

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Welcome Pryde trying

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Love is a lot like the universe, it is full of mystery and endless to a fault. True love always remains in our heart even if the person we love walks away.

[Pryde Foltz]

Love is a lot like the universe, it is full of mystery and endless to a fault

Wise words, my friend. Thank you, rock and roll.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are very welcome.

[kublakhan27]

There is a bittersweet irony in the first line's evocation of "the right person," the one that leaves you with no choice but to rejoice in a shadowy memory. I must agree with Amos' sentiments and say that this is one of my personal favourites from you...a beautiful piece and a pleasure to read.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Steve.

[A. Amos]

All I ever will be, but I weep no more at your distance
And I rejoice in your shadowy memory; we loved

This is one of your finest work I have read so far, I guess because you define many areas of love and as I felt related with above lines; hope many will...

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, AA. This is a more personal write for me and I guess for that reason more truth comes across. Thanks again for you kind review and for being you:)

[A. Amos]

I really enjoyed it, I felt so connected and life is all about deep memories and moments. You're most welcome my dear. Once I get little free from finishing my books will order your book, hope the sale is going great? If you want help to promote your book just let me know on what subject you have written. I can forward to friends who like to read, as we are here to support each other in every possible manner; your success is my success so why not...

[Scott Metro]

Your acceptance at the end puts a cherry on top of this...
Insightful...honest.
Well done Pryde....

Scotty

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, beautiful wolf.

[Scott Metro]

My pleasure dear...
S...........

[Anand Sehgal]

A longer write from you after quite sometime.

I watch a star set on water

I watch a spectrum collide

Birth a beauty that will never come again

A beauty that will fade to silvery shadows

so minutely observed by you :)

Love :)
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[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Anand. Feeling a little predisposed to longer verse these days. These things come in waves I think.

[Anand Sehgal]

yes, writing is all about the mood and the flow, more than preparations !