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JOY 14
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since 1999-09-22
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Wisconsin USA

0 posted 2000-08-17 05:48 PM


I'm the white speck in a sea of black
The snag on your sweater,
The sharpest, but most ignored tack

I'm the ghost that floats through the halls
The clear, coloress body
The gentle, harmless chill on your arms

I represent the different kind
That falls in back of the line
That's careful not to step on any heels
Who fits perfectly in the woodwork in the walls

I'm the pang in the back of your mind
What's missing
What you could probably, if you searched, find

I'm the star in this empty sky
Noticing myself
And wondering why
Everyone else is blind


© Copyright 2000 Kristen Joy Jacobus - All Rights Reserved
Dennis L. White
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since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.
1 posted 2000-08-17 06:00 PM


Joy 14,
  It's hard to go through life invisible to others, especially in a crowd, so lonely!
Good poem.
Dennis :^)

Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
2 posted 2000-08-17 06:22 PM


Joy,
  This is great!!
  I believe this is my first time to read your work, but....will not be the last. I really liked this piece, maybe I relate to some parts of it, anyway, it spoke to me.
Love, Marcy    

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow
3 posted 2000-08-18 05:47 AM


Joy, Excellent writing here, sometimes it feels as though were invisible, yet every little speck to every mountain peak has a special reason for being. : )
pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa
4 posted 2000-08-18 08:36 AM


I am but a speck in the vastness of the universe, yet my existence has meaning to some...nice insightful piece, Joy.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Lakewalker
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since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289
On the streets w/ people
5 posted 2000-08-18 11:51 AM


Ah, what a deep thought for me to read this morning, thanks for the great read!
Denise
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6 posted 2000-08-18 07:28 PM


I'm sure we have all experienced those little speck moments. Great poem, Joy!

Denise

JOY 14
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since 1999-09-22
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Wisconsin USA
7 posted 2000-08-20 06:18 PM


Hey, thanks for reading and enjoying. I was feeling really rundown and insignificant when I wrote this poem, but I just got back from a vacation to Lake Superior and my spirit is feeling refreshed. Much.

Joy

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