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China Doll Heart - 4000th post - |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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China Doll Heart  I am like a china doll in a gift shop solemnly awaiting the hour of release, hoping, longing for any man to save me from this existence to choose me for the rare treasure that I am, granting him the certificate of ownership of my heart. Like the others I am carefully placed upon a stand on a ledge coated with bargain tags and dust forcefully displayed to the world beneath a glass house of lies. I come from the same mold, the same cast of clay, from the same palette of mundane hues born over and over again with the same translucent features worn by dozens of other dolls. I am no jack in the box, no raggedy ann nor am I a puppet or plastic Barbie play thing, I am the finest of the fine, a cleverly crafted darling, a collectable porcelain princess. Yet, there is no dignity as I become a slave upon a shelf, a soldier, standing tall and ever still without a word, without a melody or a sense of worth. I yearn to be plucked from obscurity, to be touched, to find a home and belong to someone, anyone. You may scoff at the paradox of me but, even inanimate objects are faced with the realization of alone through this passive paralysis called life. Even dolls have the right to bleed, to be fragile in the dead of night when the shop is closed and all is silent, even the screams. The morning groans on once more offering fragments of light with every bell chime and opening of the door; and when the sun catches the marble flecks in my eyes oh how they glisten with mystery and enchantment! With come hither lashes and scarlet lips that rival heaven... I am beauty incarnate. And oh how my curls of auburn dance with the air atop the velvet gown that adorns my limbs as a medallion. With envious eyes and trusting smiles I am dissected, yet, cherished in wonder as I remain unchanged under the glass that becomes me. As many pass by staring, some admiring, some refusing to see me, I seem so strong, so perfect in that moment, but, my crystal turquoise eyes fight to hold back a lifetime's weep, tears that would smear the intricately applied paint on my ivory-bisque skin, tears teasing with the feeble plea that one day, someday soon, I will finally be free. Yet, pass me by long enough and my heart dismantles itself and this china doll breaks into a million pieces, desperate, unloved, unclaimed, a hollow entity as I succumb to the paradigm of time, fading to antique. China doll heart, china doll eyes china doll dreams and china doll soul slowly dies. By Melissa P. Monette |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful writing Melissa...I have thought similar thoughts myself until I was found by an admirer...it happens...it really happens...James |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, Such bittersweet contrasts in this superb write. I am awestruck at your talent! This was so touching for it's depth and emotion. I felt your longing for what you so rightly desrve and so paitiently or impatiently await. I pray you get this and much more. 4,000! Woohoo!! Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy [This message has been edited by Larry C (03-13-2002 01:34 AM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
~* Congratulations *~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Mel, you've been one of my finest friends here in Passions, and it is such a joy to see you hit 4000! But mostly, it's been a pleasure watching you grow as a writer. You have an AMAZING gift, and this poem here is your finest I do believe. It's written with such a strength of truth and beauty that only you can display! you write from the heart my dear friend and all of us here enjoy seeing your soul written upon these pages of blue. thank you for sharing and for being a wonderful friend take care of yourself. talk to you soon. love ya. amy  "Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Melissa, you are indeed all those thing and more. What a fantastic piece of writing this is!! You shine!  Congrats, my favorite patootie! Passions would be a much poorer place without ya  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So this is the Keeper you've given us for your milestone. And an excellent bit of write it is... Keep it up, m'girl...you're going to be at 5 soon enough! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
as I succumb to the paradigm of time, fading to antique. ================================== WHAT a line that is!!! Once again you work the theme to poetic perfection... loved the vocab and detail of imagery in this..(ivory-bisque skin) you wrote it till I could smell the porcelain. Congrats on your milestone Meliss... and thank you for all the lovely replies to my work and the butterfly poems youve gifted me with, that make up some of this number. Its been a beautiful thing to watch you grow and find your voice poetically. heart-hugs girlie jm |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  BRAVO!!! YAY!!! CONGRATULATIONS FOR 4000, SWEET FRIEND, WE ARE ALL SOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) You are more than a China Doll to us all, you are a wonderful loving person and friend who has feelings and will find all the love her heart desires, your heart is filled with love always! (kiss on cheek) THIS IS WONDERFUL, SWEET FRIEND, WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Melissa, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 MELISSA, FANTASTIC 4000th POST!! You just keep growing and glowing! This is one terrific write!! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Congratulations on #4000 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Melissa darling girl this is utterly utterly gorgeous, thank you for this delicious and wonderful beauty. This is utterly outstanding and what a beauteous write to gift us with for your landmark post. CONGRATULATIONS    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Melissa, What a beautiful poem!! I can only say what other people already have. amazing detail, the perfect words, and such talent Congrats on your 4,000th. I'm so glad you are here to share, this place wouldn't be the same without you.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Congratulations Melissa on your 4000th post!! Great write!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
So poignant, Melissa. This is so well done. And congrats on the 4000 mark, too! Sandra |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
All hail, the Queen of Romance. . . Melissa, this is one of the best that you've ever done. . . full of love, and longing. . . and yes, even a little bit of sadness. . . the heart is truly a fragile thing. . .but, not so fragile that it's always broken. . . Congratulations my friend. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
well you tried to sneak by me didn't ya?  Congratulations missy!!!!!!!!! Sometimes I don't know how to respond to your poetry, you write with such rawness, power and feeling. This is so sad and well written, you blow me away girl! |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Congratulations, Melissa on 4,000. And what a magnificent poem to your post to celebrate. Thanks ever so much for all of your outstanding writing. ((Melissa)) -newe Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
What a lovely poem Melissa!!! And congratulations on post 4000!  |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I could see a silent tear flow down the delicate cheek of this china doll as she stood there longing for the heart of a man who would hold her tenderly and cherish her as she deserves...This poem is absolutely stunning, Melissa....it speaks so well of your heart and the desire of your soul...I know the feeling well but you have portrayed it better then I possibly could...**big big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Melissa, This is writing at its best and I mean that, sincerely. Congratulations on your 4,000th post. I can't wait to read more of you. Michael Stars will shine when I am gone |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Thank you all so much for making this milestone special  This poem is actually an oldie from open poetry 8, and if you refer back to it you'll see that although I kept the same theme and some lines intact, It's been re-written so much that it's practically a new poem. For some reason, this poem means a lot to me, the emotions came so easily and yet at the same time I worked very hard to perfect this. Although I am a optimistic person, even I sometimes delve into the dark and must write melancholy pieces to explain my feelings on that particular day. *and hint, hint, the old version of this poem is not great in quality and, I'm almost embarssed to have it in the archives, so don't look lol!"Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Melissa, Beautiful.....what can I say? You always seem to outdo yourself, and this is no exception. I can relate so fully and completely, as I have been, and perhaps still am that "China Doll" sitting on the shelf, just waiting.... Congratulations on your 4000th post! Here's to 4000 more... Love, Elise |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Congratulations Melissa on 4000... Loved the poem..as always.. ~Victoria |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Congratulations my sweet Melissa on your 4ooo ! I love the analogy and this poem is perfectly exquisite...every line is perfection! but, remember no man can MAKE us happy, we need to find our own happiness inside to then share it with another! Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
wow this is awesome poetry melissa! 4,000 POSTS WHOAAA i cant wait til i reach 4,000! take care, Joanna |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
up to the top this goes! it deserves more replies |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Melissa, first of all CONRATULATIONS ON YOUR 4000 post..WOW you deserve a lot of smilies for that. Now this poem.Oh my, where do I start, I read and stopped and savored every single word of this, It is so fantastic and it means so much to me, as I make porcelain dolls. I enjoyed this so much I cannot even begin to tell you. Your words are truly beautiful in this piece. Great work. floriaFloria |
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