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Just A Woman
Senior Member

since 2001-03-10

Posts 507

0 posted 2001-03-24 02:10 AM

I can feel
pieces of myself
falling away

Petal dreams

Edges curling in
as they slowly wither
and fall silently to the ground
Unnoticed

Soon to lose all color and softness
Crumbling into the earth
Ashes to Ashes
Dust to Dust

"Often the test of courage is not to die but to live"

~Vittorio Alferi~

[This message has been edited by Just A Woman (edited 03-24-2001).]

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2001-03-24 10:44 AM

but. . . what's left when that old part of you burns away???

very reflective. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

JLR
Senior Member

since 2001-02-04

Posts 1785

2 posted 2001-03-24 11:04 AM

Wondered if that Humpty Dumpty thing would work. Last response before I head to bed, yes, I know it's almost noon. What was it you said to me...be gentle with yourself? Night.

Just A Woman
Senior Member

since 2001-03-10

Posts 507

3 posted 2001-03-24 06:35 PM

Sven - I sincerely hope it's something better.

JLR - THANK YOU. I needed that.

"Often the test of courage is not to die but to live"

~Vittorio Alferi~

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

4 posted 2001-03-24 09:31 PM

Just a Woman,
How can we know what new dreams will grow unless we allow the old dream to wither and die. Excellent write.
Kethry

Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.

Panne447
Member

since 2001-04-03

Posts 196
S.A. TX

5 posted 2001-04-03 04:13 PM

JAW, Cool new take on an old cliche of ashes to ashes. I enjoyed this a lot. Think you did a good job with this. Panne

JLR
Senior Member

since 2001-02-04

Posts 1785

6 posted 2001-04-03 06:59 PM

Reading this again I wonder about those who sit and watch the treasure crumble. But then again, please ignore me...I'm just having a really bad day.

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

7 posted 2001-04-04 07:47 PM

yes, Yes! YES!

I'll have what you're having.

Loved this

Maree

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

8 posted 2001-04-04 08:09 PM

Excellent writing...James

ma miller
Senior Member

since 2000-07-11

Posts 806

9 posted 2001-04-04 11:11 PM

J.A.W. ... well said in so few words ... nice.

xShUgArHiGhx

Member Elite

since 2000-09-26

Posts 3150
tRyIn tO fIt iN2 mY oWn ShoEs

10 posted 2001-04-16 01:09 AM

Short, sweet and powerful. Very well written!

anonymous albert ?

Member Elite

since 2001-03-23

Posts 2979

11 posted 2001-04-17 02:22 AM

nicely written... great poem..
keep writing

Kicking Kim
Member

since 2001-04-16

Posts 426
Cloud Cucko Land!

12 posted 2001-04-17 09:59 AM

If this is based on true life then I sure hope that you are left with something special when the ashes are gone, like a new start. This poem is very philosophical and it makes you think! Very god poem, keep up the good work!

Truly appreciative
^*~Kicking Kim~*^

[This message has been edited by Kicking Kim (edited 04-17-2001).]

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