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inkedgoddess
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0 posted 2003-07-18 11:45 PM



straining for sunlight,
cuttings from an overflowing garden,
destiny seals them to their shadow
watching life from windowboxes,

eyes of topaz fire,
proud predators turned to showcats,
tied to the bluebloods that feed them,
growing fat with faded glory,

doll on a shelf,
out on furlough, watch her go,
will she self-wind or self-destruct
when the master's batteries run low?

pastel deco ponies,
sitting pretty; watch them ride,
chasing pipedreams caught in circles,
will they grow complacent as the years click,
will i?



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passing shadows
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1 posted 2003-07-19 01:29 AM


I wonder the same thing...this tugs at the heart Michele
dreambuilder
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2 posted 2003-07-19 12:04 PM


Goddess
I dont see you living in someones shadow
you just need set free
great write

now I wanna go on a carousel ride

. . . all that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream  . . .

JamesMichael
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3 posted 2003-07-19 02:34 PM


Enjoyed...James
Wind
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4 posted 2003-07-19 02:35 PM


whoo.. this one hurts
Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 2003-07-19 02:53 PM


inkedgoddess
A wonderful ride, almost grabbed the brass ring.

Aenimal
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6 posted 2003-07-19 02:57 PM


will she self-wind or self-destruct
when the master's batteries run low?

you are a master of the one-two punch

Ericc
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7 posted 2003-07-19 03:20 PM


Lyrical and descriptive...beautiful poem.
Eric

QjQ
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8 posted 2003-07-19 03:30 PM


good write,,,,

A voice of honesty
   is treasured
more than voices
   of flattery
      QjQ


littlewing
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9 posted 2003-07-19 04:35 PM


Michele,
ok I must admit I self-destructed but am now unwinding . . . nice advice I know
BUT you are much too strong for that

yes yes , is why I love to plant
xxoo

ctowen
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10 posted 2003-07-19 05:50 PM


There is always time to ponder while
        recharging ...


            ... that would be a sign of growth.

inkedgoddess
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11 posted 2003-07-19 07:30 PM



dixie, i knew your heart would know too

dreamyone...... i may have to chase you down for the brass ring

thanks james for stopping in

wind.....hurts but hopes

raffi yep thats me.....one two punch, gotta
drive it home

thanks seymour for enjoying

thanks eric for the lovely words

thanks craig, for the crackerjack philosphy

mirror man
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12 posted 2003-07-20 02:23 AM


I don't see this as you either.  Just because you're writing it.  A lot to think about in this.  Enjoyed very much.
inkedgoddess
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13 posted 2003-07-20 07:37 AM


mirror, yes, that makes sense, i guess

sue, so sorry,suzieQ.how could i forget you, of all people......but, here goes...
i feel for the potted plants, first of all
i can't grow them,and i think i just don't like seeing anything confined; like going into petstores and seeing the puppies in cages, it just doesnt sit well with me; i know it sounds crazy; even frogs roam freely

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littlewing
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14 posted 2003-07-20 11:25 AM


No Michele I agree - I hardly have potted plants - and if I do - they are treated well lol and the pet store? No way, instant bad feelings . . . cruelty . . . I want to buy up all the animals and take them home . . .
lol - thanks Michele  

bklynboy
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15 posted 2003-07-21 07:45 AM


Nothing wrong with watching life from the windowbox as long as you dont vegetate. Its nice to take it all in and reflect. Another interesting write.
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16 posted 2003-07-21 09:37 AM


enjoyed
Kaoru
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17 posted 2003-07-21 11:03 AM


eyes of topaz fire,
proud predators turned to showcats,
tied to the bluebloods that feed them,
growing fat with faded glory,


WOW!

"Proud predators turned to showcats".
I'm sticking this in the library.

inkedgoddess
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18 posted 2003-07-21 12:27 PM


sue. thanks again for stopping in...

vandana, glad you liked

kauro...thanks for the nice words and feel free
to add , glad you like

bboy.......silly sillyboy, don't u get it.?????
the poem , i mean?

garysgirl
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19 posted 2003-07-21 02:43 PM


Michele, I feel the same way about anything not being able to roam free....whenever they want. Whether it's plants, animals or people. I hate for anything to have to be confined to one area. And the animals in the pet stores really get to me, too. Have you ever just looked into the puppies eyes? they look so sad. Do you know, my little dog cries sometimes, with tears...but he smiles, too. He touches my heart either way. LOL

Well, I guess you can tell from all this that your poem touched me, too.  
Hugs to you lady  
Ethel

ThisDiamond
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20 posted 2003-07-21 05:57 PM


The images you use in this write brought me the symbol of youth, and it's passionate fire...and the changes that come as the years tick off.
I must tell you, second childhoods are by far the most compelling satisfaction in life.
Smiling. Really good. TD

ctowen
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21 posted 2003-07-22 10:15 AM


?????    LOL

      Now that brings back memories!

    
                  Going through those changes?

inkedgoddess
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22 posted 2003-07-22 12:29 PM


yes, doll,
thought youd like some deva vu, all over again.......anything to get your attention
sweetypie........

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inkedgoddess
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23 posted 2003-07-22 12:46 PM


sorry ethel, i got sidetracked there......thank you for sharing your story and i am glad you can see what i meant

and TD, as always a pleasure for you to come by, and i love this second childhood, and look forward to more of it

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