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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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flowers on a pillow now there when she awakes she smiles a painful split-lipped smile thinking how he left the thorns. And there is the penitance-- the promises from child telling mommy he'll be good; and he will, for just awhile-- catering to all her needs kneeling there at her feet swearing she's his queen. "Never," now the knight makes oath "will this happen by my hand." She looks into the bathroom mirror and now she understands. There are upon the face he loves propriety of his goddess is the perfect outline bruise-- his hand a mark of ownership. So she finds the softest cloth as if bruises could be cleaned gently with an aloe rub she buffs the sin that speaks the shame. Reaching for the kohl and stain trying to match the palette there dictated by just one eye... She applies the chalk pastel trying not to cry. Just a bit of cover-up and hair worn down surrounding face dark red gloss upon the lips will hide the darkness of the slit-- ointment covering the sin. grateful for a sunny day when sunglasses can pass for style. Practicing with half a smile she's ready for the stage. Go and greet the crowd again disguising tell-tale signs of rage. * * * Once again, she is the queen and relives the honeymoon. All her whims are his concede-- at least until the phase of moon passes shadows of forget nullifying his regret, justifying stars of pain, knowing he will strike again. [This message has been edited by serenity blaze (03-31-2003 05:41 PM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
there is so much I want to say...but you see, I have this lump in my throat............. So I will just say I love you and you will just already know the rest.......  "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
K - I heard an angel cry this morn dreaming perhaps, a bit forlorn The Heavens split the choirs cried I on my knees could not deny . . . I prayed in fright He was by my side To God I said: "Please subside the deep dark madness of this world created by your creation" He answered . . . " My child . . . a key shall unlock the cage" Love you K - amazing write - as always - bringing me right there with your words - xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (03-31-2003 04:28 PM).] |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
7 white candles stand at attention sage smoke billows from flame AMEN |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
"So she finds the softest cloth as if bruises could be cleaned gently with an aloe rub she buffs the sin that speaks the shame" This ouches! Yanno that? |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Serenity~ What can I say to describe the emotions felt through your words. ( Hanging my head down in disblief and sorrow ) Practicing with half a smile she's ready for the stage. Go and greet the crowd again disguising tell-tale signs of rage. It shouldn't be that way...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-31-2003 10:55 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Why must we have to apply so much make-up to conceal the scars only to realize the risk is always imminent they can again be revealed? (sad sigh) This is so sadly said, sweet friend, this is poignant, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
thanks to all... with hugs. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
In understanding, my parallel story to part of this...I didn't wear the makeup. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
She who strikes last, strikes best. You KNOW how I feel and that I will always be here.  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Goddamn it..K.... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Karen, Heart Hugs to you, friend Ethel |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
K? |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
In serenity there is wisdom... In wisdom there is strength... |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I cannot say here what I want to say. But you know.... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I know... I understand. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I wasn't going to post this, because for starters, it's embarrassing. But since he's fond of tracking me here on Pip occasionally, I thought I'd give him something interesting to read. and midnite? the make up was for the sake of the kids. Thank you ALL for the emotional support. And for obvious reasons, I won't go into any further details. but? to forum. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Je comprend, mon amie. I didn't have a child at the time my face met his fist. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
I am glad you posted this and I hope he reads this you are a survivor and brave and loved now.... do hug you |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
You leave me speechless again... |
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