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Kaoru
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where the wild flowers grow

0 posted 2003-07-20 12:00 PM


Should I speak
of my freedom,
as if it were only a ribbon, dangling
over windstruck
phonelines?

"Did you have a nice trip?"
The superficial "stick in the arse"
conservative.
Did I have a nice trip,
well,
Of course I did.

I remember calling up my northwest connection,
chilling to Led Zeppelin, and feeling the
essence of herb, with my mother.
Crossing the intersection between what
it's like to be a daughter.

Should I speak
of her freedom as if
it were only a feather of a bird, climbing
above funnel
clouds?

So you ask me,
Did I have a nice trip?
I've gone more places than you've been.
..No one ever has to ask you that question.
Maybe next time I'll blow a little
smoke your way.

© Copyright 2003 Meghan Armitage - All Rights Reserved
Local Rebel
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1 posted 2003-07-20 12:21 PM


your writing reminds me of denise levertov

such style and grace for such a young lady

[This message has been edited by Local Rebel (07-20-2003 12:22 AM).]

brian sites
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2 posted 2003-07-20 12:28 PM


above
funnel
smoke
clouds
    the wingribbons
know


yes
with attitude
nice

Aenimal
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3 posted 2003-07-20 12:37 PM


Great writing and just the right amount of FU for anyone who wants to judge
passing shadows
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4 posted 2003-07-20 12:40 PM


lol@Raph, agreeing
littlewing
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5 posted 2003-07-20 01:47 AM


Kaoru . . .
ha! if they only knew - right?

I've gone more places than you've been.

definitely
xxoo

Skyfire
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6 posted 2003-07-20 01:48 AM


Heh I really like you're style *grin* Makes me think...
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