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poutprincess
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since 2000-07-06
Posts 735
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

0 posted 2000-07-13 02:15 AM


when they planted the seed, i became their flower
when they nurtured the soil, i became indentured
when they prayed for abundance, i became their harvest
when they were leaders, i became their follower
when they wanted power, i became their supporter
when they wanted to teach, i became their student
when they wanted safety, i became their protector
when they lost their sight, i became their eyes
when they misplaced their soul, i became their faith
when they were a raging ocean, i became the drowned
when they were royalty, i became the jester

When they were laid to rest.....I Became Freedom.

© Copyright 2000 Dawn van Krieken - All Rights Reserved
lotharingia
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since 2000-06-04
Posts 897
saarbruecken, Germany
1 posted 2000-07-13 05:26 AM


Now this one I really like! What an image! What an idea! I love these lines:

when they were a raging ocean, i became the drowned
when they were royalty, i became the jester


Lotharingia
"For God's sake, he's a poet. Poets are meant to feel miserable. Otherwise, what the hell are they here for? What are they going to write about?"
Tom Holland


catalinamoon
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone
2 posted 2000-07-13 07:21 AM


Good story here, I especially like the ending. Very good poem.



"If a man moves you to feel like a woman,
the least you can do is let him."
Merrit Malloy

Deborah1
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since 2000-06-22
Posts 653
New Hampshire
3 posted 2000-07-13 07:26 AM


Loved the whole thing!! Great comparisons, wonderfully written!!!
Hardrock
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since 2000-02-14
Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA
4 posted 2000-07-13 07:56 AM


I saw images of a child and her parents....an entire lifetime devoted, spanned.  Well done princess...Hardrock
moshpit
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since 1999-11-25
Posts 143
cebu, philippines
5 posted 2000-07-13 08:09 AM


When they were laid to rest.....I Became Freedom.

what a nice way to end it.. great work, poutprincess.

poutprincess
Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
6 posted 2000-07-13 08:48 AM


Thanks to everyone for the lovely responses to my poem...and yes, Hardrock, it is about a child and her parents and the hardships some children endure when parents have no respect for their kids. Thanks again!
Blessed  Be...........poutprincess

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