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Saxoness

Senior Member

since 1999-07-18

Posts 1102
Texas

0 posted 2002-02-28 10:43 PM

Your idea of love
is like an alabaster jar-
not quite white and
with a false impression of smoothness.

You can't disguise the truth
by painting pretty pictures
of how you want to be seen
on the outside.

I know the
inside, and that in
the very pit of you hides
clenched and rotten teeth,
mumified and forever aching.

Everything is perfect right now-
all that's visible is
hand painted roses on delicate jars.
I bet it feels good
to be so deceptive.

But now I've got
a little secret to share.
Beauty fades and
alabaster crumbles.
Sooner or later even you
will fall apart.

"Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-02-28 10:49 PM

(BIG HUGGGGGSSSSSS) Oh Angela, this is so sad but well-expressed, sweet friend, my heart cries out to you and the deception you've faced but I am also so proud you're staying true to your heart and I know with all my heart you will find all your heart desires and you will be very happy, for you deserve so much more! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, my thoughts are with you always! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Angela, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Temptress

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

Posts 7136
Mobile, AL

2 posted 2002-03-01 01:38 AM

Seems you make your points with a firmness sometimes I can't get my hands on for my writing. I love this, and I love the comparisions that you make. Wraps up nicely. It has your usual strength, and I'm glad to see a post from you, Bee.

For all who watch.Dare you say hello? Come in and ask the questions that are on your mind, but spare me your judgement until you truly sipped of me.

Siofra

Senior Member

since 2000-09-28

Posts 551
State of Suspended Passion

3 posted 2002-03-01 03:44 PM

Hello?

Is there a reason why this is at the bottom somewhere? Good poetry should be recognized.

"My ears have not yet drunk a hundred words
Of that tongue’s uttering, yet I know the sound:" "Romeo and Juliet"

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

4 posted 2002-03-01 03:59 PM

Oh yes...well done..enjoyed your words...
made me think of the survivor show last night..when one of the young attractive girls said the other woman who is 49 was old...showed the world how unkind she was..guess she thinks she will always be young

~Vic

[This message has been edited by Victoria (03-01-2002 04:00 PM).]

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

5 posted 2002-03-03 09:48 AM

Nice extended metaphor, Sax... You've penned some pretty heartfelt words here... Ones with universal truth for sure...

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-03-03 10:00 AM

Saxoness,
True and I enjoyed the read.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

7 posted 2002-03-03 10:01 AM

Very powerful words. The point well made, the strength well evident. Hugs to you sweet poetess.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

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