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brneyedgrly
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0 posted 2009-09-21 08:07 PM





sides of me are unseen
secret pockets hiding pennies
zippered then snapped
like locked-up diaries
pockets holding words
that write my stories
even smiles and laughter
spent-up tokens, echoing
but mostly just filled with worries
bursting seams, overflowing


sometimes, by my choice
I share these sides of me
a handful of coins
these sacred memories
and I trust that they will hold
the marked-up value of gold
and not depreciate suddenly
to the irredeemable qualities
of patina covered pennies
in your pockets


(released)

.

© Copyright 2009 shellie - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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1 posted 2009-09-21 08:12 PM


My dear ss, that is a unique way at looking at one's self and one's memories! Very creative!

A pocket-full of your pennies are worth their weight in gold!

Enjoyed this delightful sharing or yourself! To know you ~ is to love you!


Linda


Gunslinger
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2 posted 2009-09-21 08:35 PM


An interesting and endearing perspective. It serves to remind me, that every person I meet is a composite soul of many facets. One never truly knows another; there is always one more pocket, one more nook, or one more cranny to be explored. Lovely write.
Bill Charles
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3 posted 2009-09-21 10:30 PM


brneyedgrly - your words and thoughts are amazing...

BC

BluesSerenade
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4 posted 2009-09-21 10:42 PM


Aww geez girly, love this little beauty!!
A penny for your thoughts hardly seems fitting, but it seems to fit!  

Uh wait a minute... does that make any sense?  You know what I mean don't you!  

martiniat8
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5 posted 2009-09-22 03:31 AM


ooh, I really like this one, very clever metaphor and cleverly done. maybe I should call you, Money Penney, oh to know those secrets and that they come so cheap ;-)
zaaclindsay
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6 posted 2009-09-22 04:16 AM


wow, sometimes i think we are twins from different mothers.  you have a very longing quality to your writing that I'm familiar with...probably too much so.  Very nice piece.

zaac

I kept wondering why that frisbee kept getting bigger and bigger....and then it hit me.

Dark Stranger
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7 posted 2009-09-22 06:16 AM


ms browneyes

a pleasure to see your change exposed..

A Romantic Heart
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8 posted 2009-09-22 07:45 PM


now don't go spending that treasure all in one place lol....

a brilliant piece of poetry here...

enjoy your ponderings!

Keep them coming!

~ARH

LindsayP
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9 posted 2009-09-23 12:41 PM



but mostly just filled with worries
bursting seams, overflowing.

Shellie my dear girl just make sure you keep those pockets buttoned up tight so the

worries won't get out. Interesting post, love.

Lindsay

Margherita
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10 posted 2009-09-23 10:53 AM


A fantastic write, dear Shellie!

Love your reflections!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

ESHA SEN GUPTA
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11 posted 2009-09-23 12:19 PM


We should always treasure all our pennies and never think of them as different.loved the poem.

Love Esha


brneyedgrly
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12 posted 2009-09-23 04:29 PM



thank you all so much

        

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13 posted 2009-09-25 01:03 AM


I love the parts that you show us.  You writing always captures me and makes me feel as I have had a wonderful glimpse of you.  

A

brneyedgrly
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14 posted 2009-09-25 12:32 PM



thanks girly

    


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