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Marchmadness
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0 posted 2008-03-27 04:34 PM


Buried deep in the basements of our souls,
way down deep at the bottom of the stairs,
is our emotional cellar
where we keep all of our memories and experiences.  
They are woven into a tapestry,
that forms the foundation of our lives.

This is the side of ourselves
we turn to in time of need
for solace in facing our fears.
When we have hard choices to make
we follow our instincts to this safe place,
to view what came before
and to contemplate the future consequences
of our decisions.
This is where we look for answers.

                              Ida Werrett

[This message has been edited by Marchmadness (03-27-2008 06:56 PM).]

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Robert E. Jordan
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1 posted 2008-03-27 05:41 PM


Ida,

The sub-conscious is a marvelous and mysterious place.

This is an excellent write.

Bobby

secondhanddreampoet
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2 posted 2008-03-27 05:44 PM


fine perspective on the foundational tapestries of our lives!

applause!!

Margherita
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3 posted 2008-03-27 06:31 PM


Yes, dear Ida, this is such a wise message and you present it beautifully.

Love,
Margherita

Midnitesun
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4 posted 2008-03-27 06:38 PM


A sagacious write, dear Ida.
The stairs/cellar metaphor really works.

Marchmadness
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5 posted 2008-03-27 10:16 PM


It makes me happy that such fine poets take the time to read my humble offerings. Thank You.
                                   Ida

Alison
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6 posted 2008-03-29 01:48 AM


Ida,

Tapestries tell the story, don't they.  Some of the most detailed and beautiful ones - and sad ones too - are hidden in the basement.

Thank you for this one.  I really love it.

A

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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7 posted 2008-03-29 03:49 AM


Ida.. such grace and beauty in your words... enjoyed this.. .love RDB

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

Seoulair
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since 2008-03-27
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Seoul S.Korea
8 posted 2008-03-29 03:54 AM


very good. enjoyed the read.
thought provoking!

2islander2
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by the sea
9 posted 2008-03-29 04:21 AM


i appreciated your very wise poem Ida and I agree, instinct can be a good friend....


   Yann

passing shadows
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10 posted 2008-03-29 08:13 AM


indeed

I do love your wise words


LindsayP
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11 posted 2008-03-29 09:15 PM



That was so good Ida,

You really are quite a philosopher.

Very well written.

Lindsay

jwesley
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Spring, Texas
12 posted 2008-03-29 11:30 PM


The Id.
Me, myself and I.
The one place we are always welcome.

Kool write, my friend.

j.

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity
13 posted 2008-03-30 11:01 AM


Ida, This is good, very good.  John
JamesMichael
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14 posted 2008-04-01 06:30 PM


Fine writing...James
K-K
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Indiana
15 posted 2008-04-04 09:37 AM


I'm far from a fine poet, but I do love your poems. I feel the emotion from them
gilead
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nevada, USA
16 posted 2008-04-04 11:10 AM


I continue to read this with newfound meaning.

Art

Ocean Vuong
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since 2008-03-29
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17 posted 2008-04-04 11:50 AM


Solid and simple, very nice,

The piece come off as a tad cliche for me, the image of emotions locked in a cellar is far too familiar. Try using a different metaphor to provoke a new, keen, brave image that very few have though of. Sometimes it is good to take the most simple object that many would overlook as a spore for a metaphor.


good luck,


-ocean

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