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The Orphan
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The Orphan |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
The Orphan orphans-- she ponders, are waifs are children under ten so what then; how did she get to be such an entity in her five decade plus years? when she longs for a lap to crawl into a shoulder that will invite her tears an ear that will hear her heart and understand how did she get here after all this time being clothed in parents apparently at the end of the phone line, anytime? where does she turn now when some accomplishment’s made who does she bade to see from whom does she seek her encouragement her refrigerator stars her candy bars her stripes and in her mind, her heart as well, she knows she’s been adopted by the King, why can’t she sing why does it sting? maybe it’s time to become her daughter’s child maybe, it’s been known to happen November 12, 2002 Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
and she should be so lucky to become her daughter's child who might soften days of longing and disenchantment into something mild |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Thank you S Arthur Gray Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
You captured this so skillfully. I completely relate. This is so well written, all inclusive. Nothing missing not even ~the King~... .... yet, no matter, for always the human factor; can't get away from it.... Ah, a daughter, ....grinning.... though she is not quite ready for another kid, she has substituted and been there for me a couple times. How nice, too...to witness the wisdom and kindnesses and love she blossomed with, giving back in kind...even more so. Best gift there is...smiling. Thanks for this. I truly enjoyed it. Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
VAS, her daughter's child -been done before yet what a way the even score as lost, bereft she lives and learns that love once given fullfold returns. I loved the yearning and depth of this Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Always a treat wrapped in holiday paper, when I open the ribbon, an unexpected surprise. Your style is deserving of a blue ribbon. ThisDiamond |
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