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Baring My Ass-ets!
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Baring My Ass-ets! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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When I awoke that morning, I was one year older than I had been the night before. That day appeared like any other day ~ the sun was shining, birds were singing, and my bedroom was filled with the scent of the climbing roses that grew outside my window. Yet, somehow, everything seemed different. It was as if I had awakened in some far-off land that was unfamiliar to me. I felt disconnected and in a bubble. My perceptions of both myself, and of my life, had changed. With that birthday, I not only WAS older, I FELT older. As I lie there on my bed, images of my younger days raced through my mind. ~ Exciting days; glamorous days; I'll-live-forever days; I'm queen-of-the-world days. As if in a dream-state, I soon found myself standing before the antique dressing mirror that had been bequeathed to me by my grandmother. I tentatively slipped my dressing gown off my shoulders, letting it slide down my body to the floor. There I stood in all my glory, with no one to judge me but myself. I had never before taken a really close look at my body. Whatever physical attributes I may have had in my younger days, I had taken for granted. Why on Earth was I taking stock of my personal inventory when my body parts were in a state of decline and heading south for the up-coming winter of my days?!? I took a deep breath and set about ass-essing the damage. As I nervously ran my fingers through my hair, a gasp escaped my lips! Oh, no! Please say it isn't so! I then heard myself saying the very words my Mom had once said, "I don't have any gray hairs! They're just my natural highlights!" Where had all the years gone? History was repeating itself--and far too quickly for my liking! Next stop was my mid-section! The six-pack had gone! I must have drank all six bottles! Oh, my gawd! On closer inspection, the 'damage' was not as bad as I had at first thought. Yes, my tummy was rounder, less firm; HOWEVER, "I had given birth to two darling baby girls!", I cried out loud in defense of myself! I then began touching face and noticed that around my eyes, fine lines had appeared seemingly overnight! Yet again, I heard myself uttering words that my Mom had once said. "Those aren't wrinkles! They're just laugh lines!" Laughing is good, I thought out loud--so, lines that are caused by laughing, must be good as well! My hips were next on the hit list! Yes, they were fuller--there was no denying that--but pleasingly so. I was more curvaceous and womanly than I had been in those days, when "thin-as-a-pin" was in! My eyes turned upwards--or was that downwards?!?--to my chest! I had actually grown a bosom! The added pounds had come with some unexpected advantages! Taking inventory of my body parts was turning into a not-so-bad thing! I had always regarded others in a caring, non-judgmental manner; however, when it came to looking at myself, I had only given cursory glances. During my personal expose, I truly did discover something rather special. I wasn't merely becoming older, I was actually getting better--an older, yet better, me! As I stood there appraising my naked body, I looked into my own eyes--into the depths of my own soul, seeing the real inner--and outer--me. In that defining moment, something miraculous happened--acceptance. I had become comfortable with the changes that had been occurring in my body. I was aging like a fine Bordeaux! As I stood there, baring my ass-ets in front of the mirror, I proclaimed, "Happy birthday, Linda Lou! You are all woman--and you are beautiful!" [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-04-2003 10:14 PM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Looks like you had a birthday suit birthday...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ lol cute, James, real cute!  My birthday was on July 30 and it does make one stop and think about the passing of time and how it affects us as we grow older. I'm not as over-the-hill as my poetry may imply, but time has a way of catching up with us! At times we really can be our own worst enemy! Goodnight! Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-04-2003 11:41 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you go, girl! Happy Birthday!  |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
You are beautiful...as are your words. Eric |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Ah! b-day suit writer...  Hope you had a good one... regards sudhir |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel I second the motion, not that I was looking in the mirror. LOL  and happy birthday. PS. A beautiful write. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
smiling at this write every wrinkle and ounce is a giftPS, I bought a big eraser last year, but my 'experiences' refused to leave my face  |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
A belated happy birthday to you, an honest, caring, empathetic, and beautiful person. I can relate to the mandatory acknowledgement of time which must occur at one time or another (denial is futile). A soulful write... -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
AH so that is what you were doing whilst we were wishing you happy birthday...doing some nekkid thinking! I've never done that on a birthday...I may try it! I'm sure, well, I KNOW every wrinkle and pound makes you even more beautiful...because with it, comes wisdom! Self acceptance is brilliant, i'm glad you've found it..i'm sure it was one of your best birthday presents. Lindy Lou, i love ya inside and out! Instant karma's gonna get you. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Linda - yup, I know the feeling well. One day you just happen to look into the window of a store and notice the reflection of a stranger...a middle-aged woman...ooops!....it's you. Well, me really...whatever....  But, after awhile she becomes as familiar as that comfy pair of sweatpants that have taken over for the tight jeans. She's not so bad...in fact I think I'll keep her! love this write, Chris |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
somehow this was funny, but sedemental at the same time...I must not repeat what has already been said, so go reread the rest of the comments insanity is not a crime |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"thin-as-a-pin" been a long time since I was that.. yes as each birthday comes it gets harder and harder to look at myself. but did you watch Leslie Stahl the other night with Jamie Leigh Curtis...where she made them photo her with all flaws and without any makeup or enhancements for a magazine? That took courage...and she is more beautiful for it. M |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Yeah..I'm 20, and i've never been thin as a pin...  How is that fair? Ahhhh nevermind. I suppose my bottom never gets sore from sitting at this computer for hours, it has great coverage, lol, like extra cushions! Instant karma's gonna get you. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The beauty of this is in the write - not in the mirror. For you have taken the layers of your spirit - and left them here for us to take stock of not what you are, but WHO you are. Just this morning as I was coming to work I was thinking along the same lines - it's up to us to remind the teens and 20 year olds that it's not how you LOOK - but how you ACT - that will determine the rest of your life. Of course - I had a little help from watching "Pay It Forward" last night...we never know when our time here is gone - so Linda - continue to pay it forward like this, m'dear, and you will NEVER be forgotten....  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
EA~~This was great!! Happy, Happy Birthday!!! Now if I could just get these boobies to stay where they were at 25...I would not mind this aging thing at all...I just don't want to end up stepping on them!!! (Feria #56 is really pretty!) Hugs, Susan C. |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
This was nice to read. You are comfortable in your own skin. It's nice to have a resolve about yourself. I loved readng this.  SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Oh EA, indeed you have given yourself the greatest birthday gift of all...acceptance! I love this, my angel friend. 'Tis a keeper 'til the end. You know...I have always had problems accepting myself. Now at 41, I find acceptance to be stronger than ever was... So, aging is not so bad. Funny, I remember crying when I turned 18...sheesh! Hugs to you beautiful soul! Patricia |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
Happy belated birthday my friend It's such a wonderful feeling to accept ourselves as we are.And with your beautiful heart and wondrous soul there's a beauty that not even the angels could touch.Fantabulously done.angelbueyes |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
passing shadows ~ Thank you!--and thank you! Luvs 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric ~ You are incredibly sweet! You truly are!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sudhir ~ It ended up being an especially wonderful birthday afterall! Thank you! Luvs 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ You promised you wouldn't peak! I caught you, my dear little tumbleweed!  My actual birthday was--and is!--July 30th. Thank you for the best-wishes and hugs!  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
midnitesun ~ lol That jumbo eraser sounds like a great idea! Kacy, from now on, whenever I detect a new line on my face, I'll be thinking of you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MVS ~ --a reply that warmed my heart! It demonstrated how caring and empathetic you yourself are! Loves 'n hugs 'n smiles, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
gem ~ Your name really suits you! Both you and your words sparkle and send out lots of light! Love ya ta bitz! Lindy Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chris ~ I'm with you all the way! --Lovely reply, Dear One. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wind ~ Liz, you're a cutie patooty! Did I ever tell you that? Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ Your loving and kind spirit shone all through your thoughtful reply! Thank you! Loves & Hugs & Smiles, Linda P.S. I had posted this poem around 4:30 AM--and I shouldn't have! I must have been half-asleep. I have made several changes poetically and grammatically--what else is new! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ You're a riot!--and thanks for the tip! I'll check out color #56! Is that the color you use? Who knows, we may end up looking like sisters! Linda P.S. The # 56 has special significance to me and it is popping up all over the place! (No that is not my age! lol) Thanks! I needed that! Just added confirmation for me about something special! The Universe has been listening! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SharaRose ~ Did I ever mention to you how adorable I find the keyed-in rose next to your name! I liked your pussycat one as well! Your reply added to my day's smile! Thank you! Lovin' hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Patricia ~ Yippee! I love it when a poem of mine is deemed a  !Actually, you may want to resave it! I have made several improvements! I was half-asleep when I posted it!--literally! EA P.S. YOU, my friend, are a "beautiful soul"! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
angelblueyes ~ You certainly do add joy to my days! Your heart is as big as a house--a very BIG house! EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Now that's just not fair. *G* You're not getting older, you're getting better... while I'm just getting older? LOL You're a doll, kiddo... and I don't need a picture to know you're a beauty... I just look at your heart. *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Belle of the South, your heart is as beautiful as your soul! You are LOVE personafied! EA |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big angel friendship hugs) Awwwwwwwwww, I just love the confidence and wisdom in your heart shared through your mother and grandmother and loved ones, sweet friend, you may be a little older but you are forever young at heart and you are the graceful and loving friend we know and love everyday! (kiss on cheek) You are just like what Maya Angelou said, "You are a woman...naturally. Phenominal woman!" and that's you! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Hmmmmm, Linda....I must confess that I dare not do what you have done.....for there are far too many souths and not enough norths. I look at people my age....and I say.... "NO WAY"....I can't possibly be that old! Truth be known....I understand, I agree and though the years change us, we become more attractive in many ways.... Man, if I had only started writing poetry about 40 years ago.... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, seeing this poem again, was quite a pleasant surprise! Your loving comments warmed my heart. You are such a kind soul. You are very special to me. Loving, kinship hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Barry ~ I appreciate your wonderful sense of humour! Yes, I certainly was laying it all out there--baring my ass-ets! Warm hugs & smiles, Linda |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
beautiful, but dear friend, i fight the battle daily, i wont give in to those wrinkels and cellulite ridden thighs, if i can do something about it it just aint a pretty sight........ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
inkedgoddess ~ Oh, I know! It's a constant battle! --and those gray hairs I found? No one else got to see them except my hairdresser! lol EA |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda Lou - h'mmmmm, not bad at that, feels like I know you better now. Just wanted to say one other thing-a-ma-jig though, 'Linda, we don't get older, we are just becoming more mature my dear'... BC |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
hmmmmmmmm I'm not sure after reading this if i'm daydreaming or lusting,,,  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ Yes, you should know me better now! You just saw me without my clothes on! Blushing, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Q ~ "Lusting" sounds good! lol Sweet dreams, you l'il devil! EA |
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