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On Organizing Closets and Friends
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On Organizing Closets and Friends |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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On Organizing Closets and Friends In the same way that I attack my closet - arranging by winter and summer, from dark to light and short to long, I also classify the people in my life. Unintentionally, I gather them up, sort into proper emotional spaces – best friend goes here, other friends go there, relatives in this place, lovers in another site altogether. So where do I put you? You don’t fall into any category or frame of my mental reference, my closet simply doesn’t have a cubby or length of hanging space that fits. Checking for spots of reality, I hold you up to the sun, carefully lay you over a chair, where I can see you. © 2001 Corinne Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 05-01-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
you'll find that I defy description Corinne!! LOL  Seriously, I really liked this one. . . I wonder how many people do this??? excellent. . .  ----------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Unfortunately I also classify people. Thanks for making me feel so not alone. Dawn |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
everyone i know gets stuffed into "people i've know for a long time" or "good, casual acquaintances"... i guess i'm a junk drawer kinda guy... hence my messy room hehehe "Many great relationships start or end in a bar. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
perfect ending to this one, Corinne. Kathleen Blake |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ This is absolutely wonderful ! Such endearing thoughts ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Simply beautiful, Cor. I'd expect no less from you. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Boy, do I need to clean out my closet. Enjoyed your poem, Corinne. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Absolutely loved this! I used to organize my closet, now I'm lucky if the laundry gets done before I need to wear it...and I have friends I would leave on a chair so I could see them. This is really great! |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
interesting reading. I too fall with being disorganized. I'd definitely consider the house and office. LP |
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Masked Intruder
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Senior Member
since 1999-05-23
Posts 1231Near golden sunsets |
Excellent write, Corrine! I especially liked the way you did your listing, I pictured you tapping your index finger against slightly pursed lips thinking, and then pointing to certain spots, saying, "This goes there, and that goes there, and you...where should I put you?" And, voila!, spectacular conclusion! |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Corinne...What Masked Intruder said. Such a gift you have. Bob |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you all for your thoughtful and kind comments. Corinne |
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