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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-08-11 05:30 PM


~Drawn Soft by Your Soul~



Hatchets of hatred
hurled without thought
can cut to the core
drawing blood

missiles of malice
aimed at the soul
will burst the essence of trust

words carelessly flung
can untie even the tightest
ribbons of esteem

and self-portraits
we've learned to draw
with the delicate ink of beauty
can be so quickly erased

smeared by a thoughtless critic
in a single mortifying moment

an image so fragile
the selves whom we know
can be shattered for always
with one heedless phrase

the lack of tact
searing deep and forever

***

hold on tight
hold on to your self
the one that you know
in your mind
to the one that you feel
in your heart
that you are

don't let go
of the beauty inside
of the lovely picture
drawn soft by your soul
the flower of spirit
that glows
through the light
in your eyes

wear it proud
let them see
that the evil is THEIRS to behold
not YOURS
~




Lyra

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WhiteRose
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1 posted 2002-08-11 05:34 PM


Amen to that. This, a thoughtful piece for two very special ladies.
Madame Chipmunk
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2 posted 2002-08-11 05:51 PM


Thanks so much, Anne...
Isn't it a shame when people say things that are so hurtful that they actually tear someone's self esteem apart?
~ lots of hugs


Lyra

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3 posted 2002-08-11 05:55 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, I agree with all my heart, I can't understand how evil can always attack such good, as my heart joins yours with sympathy for our dearest friends Sue and Donna! (big hugggsssssss) I send angels both their ways as I continue to send some to you during these difficult times, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Kethry
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4 posted 2002-08-11 05:57 PM


Lyra,
thank you so much for penning this, it has profound wisdom held within the words.
*Heart hugs*
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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5 posted 2002-08-11 07:00 PM


Yes...I really think the advice and the comfort  come forth in your words, Lyra.

As Always, your words touch

hugs
M

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6 posted 2002-08-11 07:20 PM



Your gift to two, will reach many...
by pure multiplication alone...
Well done, Lady Chipmunk!




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7 posted 2002-08-11 07:48 PM


Lyra, thank you so very much.  You know how healing your hugs are.....
VERY HEALING

somebody tell me, please help me....
understand.......(as sung by Trace Adkins)

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me

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8 posted 2002-08-11 09:17 PM


Thank you so much for this, Lyra.  I am trying so hard to hold on. And to stay strong. Sometimes, it is hard. You are such a dear friend. Thank you, Lyra for being there.
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9 posted 2002-08-11 09:34 PM


I'm comforted even to hear these words, Lyra.

marie

Keep counting your blessings

Madame Chipmunk
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10 posted 2002-08-11 11:07 PM


Thanks so much, Noah...
I think some people don't realize how much words can hurt.
~ lots of hugs for you tonight my dear friend

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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11 posted 2002-08-11 11:10 PM


Thanks so much, Keth...
the wisdom comes unfortunately, from being old and having a lot of experience.
My mother always used words very callously and without forethought.  And now, she wonders why no one wants to visit her.
~ hugs of maturity

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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12 posted 2002-08-11 11:11 PM


Thank you so much, Maureen...
Your words have touched me many times also...
I hope you are feeling better.
~ hugs from a pesky critter

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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13 posted 2002-08-11 11:13 PM


Thanks so much, Karilea...
I love the sunny wink
~ hugs from the soul of a chipmunk

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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14 posted 2002-08-11 11:16 PM


Donna... I am so glad to be able to help you.  And I'm glad you found the poem...
~ lots more healing hugs

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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15 posted 2002-08-11 11:17 PM


Thank you, Sue...
Just keep hanging on... You will get through this, I know it.
~ lots of hugs for a strong woman

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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16 posted 2002-08-11 11:18 PM


Thanks so much, Marie...
I am glad that you found these words comforting but I hope that it wasn't because of need.
~ hugs from my soul

Lyra

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17 posted 2002-08-12 10:20 AM


Well done, Lyra

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18 posted 2002-08-12 10:58 AM


said well Lyra - very well - Paul
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19 posted 2002-08-12 11:00 AM


For two spirits....lovely you...

HUGSSSSSSS all around.....


Lauren~

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I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

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20 posted 2002-08-12 11:28 AM


LyraLifter~
I know that you lifted spirits this morning~
The touch is felt~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
           noles1@totcon.com                       

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21 posted 2002-08-12 11:54 AM


Thanks so much, Interloper...I am glad you enjoyed my rant.
~ hugs from ranting chipmunk

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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22 posted 2002-08-12 11:55 AM


Thanks so much, Paul
~ Monday morning hugs

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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23 posted 2002-08-12 11:56 AM


Thanks so very much, Lauren...
I appreciate the Monday hugs very much.
~ hugs right back at you

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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24 posted 2002-08-12 11:58 AM


Thank you so much, Marge...
I am glad to have lifted your spirits...
Its amazing how much damage words can do...
and undo.
~ hugs and kind words

Lyra

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25 posted 2002-08-18 09:54 AM


Lyra,

Whatever prompted these wonderful words of gentle wisdom must have touched you deeply.
Only a person who cares about others would impart this observation unto them.

Thank you.

Madame Chipmunk
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26 posted 2002-08-18 06:11 PM


Thanks for the reply, Electra...
This was written for 2 friends who post poetry here.  Both have suffered some horrible verbal abuse...
I also wrote it for my 20 yr old neice who was told repeatedly by her grandmother (my mother) that she was fat.  My poor neice has been spending all summer at the gym...
She was never fat, but my mother has these unrealistic views of how people should look.
Both my sister and I have suffered from her verbal bombs also.
~ Sunday chipmunk hugs

Lyra

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