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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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0 posted 2014-08-19 09:54 AM



the folds and petals
of womanhood
open out and unfurl
like a cut ribbon of a new ship to sail

I can't think of anything
more intimate
than a new ship
nudging up against an old dock


~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (08-19-2014 11:35 AM).]

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EmmaRose
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since 2011-03-02
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1 posted 2014-08-19 11:06 AM


sweet and kind of sassy
a lovely blend of your art and heart

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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2 posted 2014-08-19 11:36 AM


Heh.Heh Thank you so much Emma, for your kind words. You always have the right things to say.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549
By the Seaside
3 posted 2014-08-19 10:52 PM


This is really sweet...I love the analogy.
Kudos JP.

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2014-08-20 07:49 AM


Thank you, Lori, it's good to see you here.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

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