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Rescue Me
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Rescue Me |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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Rescue Me I’m the screaming pin drop inside the heart of that proverbial Snow White sleeping in wait ‘neath glass dreams and moon beams choking on the apple core of failed expectations, poisoned by the fantasy that my white knight exists. I am restless, exhausted by the search, I am my own worst enemy - for, I believe. Pathetic how in between the recycled serenade and pity for the wounded minstrel as he picks the scabs from his old affairs, I trust in what he decrees me to be; And I conform, become the cliché of the masses, thinking that I can turn a pauper into a prince. Here I am, in strut of pose, an imposter, insecure in masked allure. I’ll wear the gown, the lips, the heels I’ll be your martyr and moan your praise. I'll make a deal not to feel and spread for you, shallow skin submission. It’s almost midnight, claim me now before I turn into a pumpkin. I’ve sold my own spirit and broken my own promises. I’ll settle for less, entertain in jest, so cut me out as a paper doll stitch my chest with silicone, tape me up and dye me blonde. But, what’s forever for? if it dries up faster than a kiss, when marriage and divorce is 50/50 success? Someone should tell Mother Goose this fairytale is a mess Rescue me, force the happy ending, dissipate the tears and tell me the lies, I am your willing maiden, I’ll change for you. Save me, love me, fill the need, ride me off into the sunset, turn my world to black and white, turn the void of fake delight. I’ll even lick your burns and let the salt drip my eyes until I finally see. All I ask is that you rescue me from me. By Melissa Long-Monette [This message has been edited by Honeybee (05-04-2003 12:25 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OMG, another masterpiece! A Library treasure, for sure. |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
Fabulous. I love the links with Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales. Nice one Zaynab Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
I'm torn between the hope/need for 'true love' and the cold truths of a world that keep me from deluding myself that it exists. Great write for would be princesses and princes alike. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Melissa: you are quickly becoming one of my favorites - the words you bleed encompass so very much of my own and yes . . . a painful ride at that it is . . . But please - if you ever dye that lovely hair - just DONT lol All I ask is that you rescue me from me. A HUGE request - I am still trying to accomplish this myself Excellent writing missy this one got me deep xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (05-04-2003 12:40 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Melissa, I would if I could but there is no need You are a blossom not a seed. Your capture would be a coup for You are a blue rose through and through.  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Melissa - this writing is so open and with honest feelings from you it just amazes me with it's tenderness and longing. I can't find enough words on how this touched me... BC - in British Columbia and enjoying it... |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
This poem is a true Masterpiece...Stunning...your words reach out and touch all who read them... |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Melissa, even if this has a touch of sadness, it is still so beautiful. I hope you don't decide to leave from around here again. I'm liking your writing and would hate to miss it. Hugs to you, Ethel |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Malissa...Deep and personal...truly touching poem. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I've said it before. . . no one sees the heart better than you my friend. . . great work. . .  ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I'm here for ya, Melissa!!!  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Honeybee - this is wonderful, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. ROFL......Balladeer.....tee hee. hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Chickie this is sooo wonderful Just one thing.. Don't ever settle for less. You are worth alot more than settling And  you are just beautiful chickie! This is the first time I am seeing your picture, your so pretty Tara |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This a re-post/re-write and I think that I'll leave it as my final version now... I appreciate all of your replies, you inspire me to write further and to better myself. I thank you all and know that a certain few of you understand. LOL and My dear Balladeer?! You so crazy   Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Melissa, magic can happen but also fairy tales should never be taken literally, we only learn from the illustrations and artifacts but not of the characters own wills, then we tend to seek deeper away from ourselves and only personifying the ruby slippers in our size will make the whole experience mesmerizing and larger than life! (big hugggssssss) Hope all is well with you, sweet friend, I send angel hugs your way, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Melissa, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shien upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Honeybee, I shall not rescue you from your world of hope and believing, the place you are generates such beauty for us all to share in, you write many pictures from the heart, which I most enjoy. The heart will mend and the body will drain of the poison, you shall ride the carriage to many more balls and meet many more princes. Stay with us in this fairytale of sharing and the fantasy; that tomorrow things will be brighter and better. I really enjoyed this work, stay well and happy. Sincerely Rick |
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