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nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

0 posted 2007-12-06 07:15 PM

I am from the complexity of simple
where the high on life comes naturally
where not being the youngest
nor eldest nor middle child
leaves me sometimes wondering
where I fit in.

I am from one who loved enough
to adopt two before creating the three of us
from one who is looking down on me wondering
why life has turned me inside out
and taken away the best friend and sister
one could ever have, leaving me to struggle alone.

I am from generations of hard workers,
never rich, but always comfortable
in their own skin and content
with the necessities of life.

I am from those who have survived,
tattooed and labeled for life,
immigrating to better lives
freeing themselves to add
to the meaning of the "Statue of Liberty".

I am from the heart of hearts sensitivity
where feelings are exposed by the tears
that once were described in my childhood
as never running out of water in our household...
and remains true to this day~~

I am from naked thoughts, feeling bound by morals
no longer held dear by today's standards
"abnormally normal" trying to hold true to myself
grieving in a world of losses
where the future seems unreachable
and I miss the missing~~~

M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

1 posted 2007-12-06 07:19 PM

Purely delightful to read you M.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2007-12-06 07:24 PM

quote:
I am from those who have survived,
tattooed and labeled for life,
immigrating to better lives
freeing themselves to add
to the meaning of the "Statue of Liberty".

At first, I thought this was the standard bearer of your poem...

and then I read the last stanza.

Both are outstanding...

and you thought you might not be able
to do this.

Don't you know, my friend,
that you have always risen up strong
to a challenge?

I expected nothing less.

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

3 posted 2007-12-06 08:16 PM

absolutely beautiful heart feeling write.. thank you for sharing - you are a strong woman xx RDB xx

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2007-12-06 08:40 PM

Maureen....

"the complexity of simple" I love that, and am always impressed with your honest way of playing your heart sounds. I'm glad to know you better.

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

5 posted 2007-12-06 08:56 PM

*touching the screen*

You must come from good, well, stuff. (Sorry Dave.) But it's true.

I know this time of year is hard too, so know I'm still here, if you need an ear.

Patricia
Member Elite

since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

6 posted 2007-12-06 09:16 PM

Your words have always touched me, but with this poem, I feel I know you better. Thank you so much, dear poet.

A big hug from me to you!

Patricia

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

7 posted 2007-12-06 11:56 PM

"I am from naked thoughts, feeling bound by morals
no longer held dear by today's standards
"abnormally normal" trying to hold true to myself
grieving in a world of losses
where the future seems unreachable
and I miss the missing~~~"

Very strong poem, M-Lady! Very deep heart write. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. *hugs*....jo

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2007-12-07 12:04 PM

"I am from naked thoughts"

~ and you are beautiful in your nakedness.

Warm, loving hug to you, Maureen,

Linda

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

9 posted 2007-12-07 06:02 AM

Where you are from has made you one beautiful person. Well done M. Like our Sunshiney one said, there isn't a challenge you can't rise to and exceed. Well done M.

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

10 posted 2007-12-07 09:24 AM

"I am from generations of hard workers,
never rich, but always comfortable
in their own skin and content
with the necessities of life."

We share that in common. So difficult these days to find people like that anymore, isn't it? Keep trying to live to your own standard, and you'll set the standard for others, girl.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

11 posted 2007-12-07 12:41 PM

quote:
I am from the heart of hearts sensitivity
where feelings are exposed by the tears
that once were described in my childhood
as never running out of water in our household...
and remains true to this day~~

Dear Maureen, this really makes me want to reach out and hug you.

Very beautiful!

Love,
Margherita

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
Senior Member

since 1999-08-26

Posts 997
northern mountains, Idaho

12 posted 2007-12-08 05:51 PM

"grieving in a world of losses" oh, my heart aches here, because I am too, and I understand that.

I'm very moved by the way your tears were described in your childhood.

A tender heart, yours.

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

13 posted 2007-12-08 06:01 PM

Tender and nicely written write !

ARCTIC WIND

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

14 posted 2007-12-09 12:47 PM

Thank you for stopping to read and respond
a small portion of where I am from...

Thank you Patricia for the challenge.

M

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