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Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2011-01-31 01:33 PM


A tiny light fairy
dances on the dark surface
of my disappointment.
Her name is Hope.
The dance ends
She bows
and whispers...
"Maybe next time."

               Ida Werrett

[This message has been edited by Marchmadness (01-31-2011 09:08 PM).]

© Copyright 2011 Ida Werrett - All Rights Reserved
Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
1 posted 2011-01-31 01:54 PM


Ida! Love it! I'm so glad you reposted this little gem.
Lori

Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
2 posted 2011-01-31 04:46 PM


Smiling at what you brought back for us to enjoy!


Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
3 posted 2011-01-31 07:31 PM


Ida...this gave me goosebumps...so lovely and sad
faithmairee
Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA
4 posted 2011-01-31 08:11 PM


Ida-You've said so much in so few words.  I love your poem...i think it's great!

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

steavenr
Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058

5 posted 2011-01-31 08:57 PM


what better quote is the embodiment of the persona of hope than the one you have attributed to it...excellent write
BluesSerenade
Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549
By the Seaside
6 posted 2011-01-31 11:18 PM


Your poem is a fragile one, and yet it holds so much promise.

Nice spin, Ida~

latearrival
Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
7 posted 2011-02-01 09:02 PM


sweetly said in few words. enjoyed. jo
OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
8 posted 2011-02-02 12:06 PM


Delightful, Ida!  Superbly portrayed.

Owl

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