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A woman down
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A woman down |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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So there she lay a woman down and it’s not like she could cry for tears to her are heart’s release when the space runs out but surely she could sigh and put her hands upon the spots that met up with the ground. For a moment more she lay inert; what good to stay where cold the feel when somewhere high above the clouds the warmth of other suns. She sighed again, removed her hands, and found her feet within the hurt for she has learnt to stand upright within the sphere of life’s demands. She teetered though as one unsure for in that moment of regain the task of relocation bore heavy like a ton of bricks. But in the furtherance of life she moved as one with true insight back into the frame of mind that displays determination. Up, up, and there she was in her happy place; a paradise she found one day not thinking that she would and this the crutch she uses to lift her spirit up! Helen / 15 May 2008 [This message has been edited by Honeybunch (05-16-2008 05:32 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A veritable "Unsinkable Molly Brown", she be! Nothing like a positive attitude and determination to get one back up on one's feet!  Honey, I especially liked the high-spirited note that this poem ended on! Loving hug, Linda |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you, Linda dear! I guess the body will take a time to heal but at least the spirit's in a good place so I'm thankful for that happy place. Hugs Helen |
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shyvl Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531texas, usa |
Nothing can hold a good woman down as long as she has spirit and determination This told a much deeper tale than first appears. Thanks for sharing sharyn "God made you as you are |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you so much, sharyn. Everything is more than it first appears - wish I could have known that when I was younger. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Wise and beautiful, dear Helen! I admire women who gain the strength to react and straighten up after being down. They are the true power women. And you transmit this kind of power very efficiently. Love, Margherita  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Enjoyed your uplifting thoughts and "woman power." Helen. Ida |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
hummm, today, i find i tip my glass to, both, you and phyllis schlafly. enjoyed the poem and the day. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you all for your kind comments. I certainly don't fit into the same category as phyllis schlafly but I guess we all try in our own little ways to "stand up and be counted" even if it's just ourselves doing the counting. I think I've got to 3 so I know I've still got a long way to go.  Helen |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
helen...i feel the need to add a quiet clarification to my previous comment...today, phyllis received an honorary doctorate from washington university in st. louis, missouri and although, i don't agree with many of her conservative views or her stance against the feminist movement, i do respect her ability to standup for her beliefs. she does stir the pot and i think that is important in making the world go around. [This message has been edited by r v wooo (05-17-2008 10:40 AM).] |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks rvw. What I actually meant was that I'm not as "famous" as her or able to stand up for my beliefs publically as she does but in the sphere of my ordinary life I do stand up ... fall down ... stand up. I hadn't actually heard about her before you mentioned her but I checked her out although not in detail. But thanks for the clarity.Helen |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
helen, i understand what you are saying and on this day, as on all days, i salute you for standing. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Dear Helen, You are the epitome of beauty, grace, compassion, and courage. Please take care, we need you around here. You're not only a wonderful poet, you're one of my heros. Thinking of you, Rich |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Oh, damn - when people say nice things I cry! Thank you, Rich! I'm trying so very hard to toughen up but I'm not having much success. Perhaps it's just a state of mind that will persist through time which means, of course, I'm doomed to die as I am tonight ... but I still can smile and wipe my eyes and I reckon that's alright. Helen |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Enjoyed the read...thanx much I didn't know you were from far to the south. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Oh dear Helen, please don't say things like that. I wish I could be there to visit, but just know that we all love you and are praying, and sending healing thoughts for you to get better. Hang in there sweet friend we are all around you, giving you a great big hug. (((((((((((((HELEN)))))))))))))) |
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