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Tightening of her Corset
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Tightening of her Corset |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I’m lacing up my corset Tightening it from the waist. No butterflies will free themselves; Fabric’s hold will see to that! Emotion will not on my face be placed. On my face, it will not be placed. I have lowered evening shades So in privacy I dress Dimmed the light, she fades back in As the silent reels regress To first love’s commitment, To it, how shall I address? I had promised him my shoulders That they would sponge his hurt. I had promised him forever… Of him today, I dare not see or flirt. I promised him from deepest gut To forever sponge his hurt I’ve all but laced my corset I’ve only to tie the bow. This corset’s done its job and dammed The flow of tearing stow I’ve only to tie the bow. Emotion will not on my face be placed. On my face, it will not be placed. ~cathy~ (Today, I found a very dear woman had died, one who I have loved throughout the years. She was the mother of my first love. Now, I am happily married and so is he, but to different persons. The compassion in me wants to lend a shoulder, but logic tells me "No".Just gotta tighten that corset sometimes.) [This message has been edited by miscellanea (01-28-2006 09:26 PM).] |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
Emotions beautifully placed. I enjoyed this poem lots. |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
This is excellent Dave |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I am so sorry to hear the news. This is a beautiful poem, C.  ...jo |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful poem...sorry for your loss. Heart hugs~Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
aw.... just hugs  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Doubly sad it is....to want to give, and have to withold. I think everyone's been there in one way or another....but company doesn't make the misery any less. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Poignant...I am sorry. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Perhaps you must withhold the shoulder... which makes that corset necessary. *S* But maybe that doesn't mean you can't express your sympathy... unless his spouse or yours is permanently green-tinged, you could send a card? *S* Or not. *S* But I just know how much words helped me through the loss of my Dad... knowing he was beloved by others and will live on in their memories really was a comfort... a reminder that however great my loss, he's not completely gone. *S* All of which addresses the quandary and not the poem. *S* And it's excellent! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It must be very difficult for you to keep your distance at such a time. You expressed those feelings very well. Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thank you, Everyone. Yes, it is difficult to hold back, especially when you desperately wanted that person in your life when your parent died. suthern, Winking at you Sweet One. Wish I could send it. Just not up to it. I never could finalize things very well. thank you... love and hugs, misce |
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