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Please allow me to introduce myself |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio 
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i'm so sorry i cannot be your debutante, never born to that breed, i could never wear that one well, perhaps i've voyeured in by a white stretch or two, or by rent-a-tux, or invitation to someone elses ball, or by a moment through the looking glass, a silver spoon never fed this child, to this day, cabinets filled with paper plates and cups line my very own right now, potted plants on windowed fire escapes, gardens shared by working stiffs in apt.bldgs., no manicured lawns growing up, to putter about on and to this day, i can't see what the fuss is all about, designer this,designer that.. when i'd rather pick me off assorted racks, because i wear my style so well, you know my mouth lets the f words fly at times, the girl scout badges long time gone, brazen tongue, sometimes crass, shy flowergirl on the wall,wanting still, to kick ass i go up, i go down, i overcompensate, for the hand i was dealt, the owner of my fate, from my childhood playground across the street, the world of ferris wheels and glittery sands under feet, l2 years old's eyes were mesmerized, building dreams on an oasis spread out on water, sand and skies, tools from which to fantasize, bulding castles on these many grains, transporting project kids to island paradise, i sit on the jerseyshore these days, i can still look out and clearly see everything..... that really matters......life's finer things...... i walk the tightrope most days, oscillating between fantasy and sanity, creating mazes i didn't really need, stemming purely from pride or vanity, i open and close my shell on pure faith at times, wanting to believe, but protecting with claws nearby, ready to lunge, so what you see is basically what you'll get, take me as am, or let's just forget, about it, before it even begins, this is a bit about a girl like me, this is certainly no offer of, apology................ [This message has been edited by inkedgoddess (02-28-2003 01:50 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I love the truthfulness of this poem.  Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Pleased to meet you already got your name but what's puzzling me is only two responses? that's lame oh yeah back to the top |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
yea, what could i say? raffi, if i was l2, the girl with the low selfesteem would feel bad.......... maybe just the cross i wear, the price for a big mouth, or maybe i just suck, quesera, sera, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...it was indeed a pleasure to meet you! You are so real and I like that in a person! Warm hugs for the fascinating peek at you and your life! EA |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
inkedgoddess - I like this writing, and can relate. You're so very open with this... You should put one of these for the book, please... BC |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
How refreshing is this!!!! You go sweet thang! This is very good you know! |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Michele, I like this poem. It is so real, just like you are. That's why I like you, Lady.  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Michele, I can only smile warmly here. I love this. Made me teary-eyed in a couple places; I think it heart-touching... One of your lines: .."Because I wear my style so well, you know"....meant sarcastically... But, you do! ~Real, honest acceptance~ of the hand we are dealt always lends ~grace~ to who we are, no matter what we project, it can't be hidden. There are only a handful of true master poets. You may not be one of them. (YET?) But, regarding all the rest??? Your talent, choice of writing styles, imagery, and original concepts are right up there at the top with all the very, very, good poets. Though I am certainly not an expert in making judgements or critiquing, I know what sounds good and touches....your poetry never fails to do that. I did enjoy this from the heart, the mind, the gut....as real as you can get. Thank goodness you were not born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you'd be a total bore! See how blessed you were? Grinning....Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
and you are beautiful |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
thank you for all the nice words and thoughts, pat - truly the nicest compliment i've been paid in a long time, i would ditto you back, but not over here, seems shallow , i really meant this as a no violins poem, basically i have no resentment of birthplace,i kind of loved growing up as i did, i guess im just saying, i yam what i yam....... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
so you yare who you yare  ... really pleased to meet you... and very much liked this writing from you regards, sudhir |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is so descriptive and beautiful. Eric |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nicely done sweetie |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
oh yeah! Sunkissed."I have to hurry past the moon...to Jupiter..." |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
You are much softer than you let on.  I grew up very simply in a Baltimore suburb. One of five children, the two oldest adopted by my Dad. I don't know how my Mother did it. We never were in want of necessities, but extras we had to work for. I don't think I have ever regretted it and I could fit into any societal level, although I prefer being average. I did live in Hillside NJ once...just before the riots, my Father was laid off though after 6 months and we had to return to MD and start from scratch. I never once heard my parents argue or discuss money problems. And I was lucky enough to work my way through college on a teacher's pledge. I think many of us are more alike than different...and that is what makes this such a comfortable community in which to share. hugss Michele ( and I enjoy the "outspoken you"...writing words that I wish I had the guts to do at times) Maureen |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
More know you then you realize .... just as you are. |
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