In the Community Pool (3500th post!)

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Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

0 posted 2002-01-09 09:28 PM

I hate this murky pond,
my reflection stares back
in a distorted, bitter smirk.
Focus, instead,
on swimming lessons,
TREAD
some, any movement,
or risk sinking further.

Remember,
KICK
slowly against undercurrents,
untangle the brackish weeds
of distrust,

BACKFLOAT
when rest is required,
as sleep is not included
in the price of instruction.

© 2002 Corinne Bailey

[This message has been edited by Corinne (01-09-2002 10:02 PM).]

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

1 posted 2002-01-09 09:55 PM

Corinne, I've been at the bottom of this pool for a long time,
can't swim, but I called out for a lifeguard once and well,
let's just say that was a wise move

Enjoyed.

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-01-09 09:55 PM

This brings back so many memories, so I thank you for sharing some things I had not forgotten, but had simply tucked away into drawers of recall, just waiting to be opened...

Balladeer

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

3 posted 2002-01-09 10:30 PM

Always had trouble with the breaststroke myself...but I'm working on it!

Congrats on 3500, Corinne!

Startime
Member Ascendant

since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

4 posted 2002-01-09 10:41 PM

Amazing how much like life it is. CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR 3500TH. I love it.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-01-09 10:51 PM

BRAVO!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL 3500!!! I LOVE IT!!! (big hugggsssss) Here's to hundred more!!! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corrine, thank you for sharing!

May love and light alwyas shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

thepoeticplumber
Member

since 2001-05-15

Posts 185

6 posted 2002-01-09 10:52 PM

A fine poet can so evolve thought from the reader. You have certainly done this so very well to me. I was born and raised in a city. Thank You for some distant scenes of life. Roger

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2002-01-09 11:32 PM

Corinne - liked this write of yours. And congratulations on your 3500th!

BC

Silver Streak
Member Elite

since 2002-01-02

Posts 3625
FL, USA

8 posted 2002-01-09 11:39 PM

Congratulations on you 3500th. I just made my 100th today and I've been here a week. Guess that means I have at least 34 weeks to go, although I'm not sure I can keep up this pace.

As far as swimming goes I'm too lazy to breast stroke, so I mainly dog paddle.

-Silver Streak

Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com

Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

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Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

9 posted 2002-01-10 12:04 PM

a fine poet indeed. . .

well done Cor, with your usual thought-provoking style. . .

congratulations!!!

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Hypnosis
Member

since 2001-12-02

Posts 325
CO

10 posted 2002-01-10 05:22 PM

Great poem! And congrats for your 3500th post!! I hope I'll get there someday.

Randy Meador

a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living.

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