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1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

0 posted 2004-02-07 07:12 AM



Home

I have
found a home
in your words
a nest
made from
collected strings
and twigs
long discarded
forgotten items
placed carefully
woven together
to warm
these chilled
empty surroundings
neatly folded
special collection
tenderly gathered
that I keep
that keeps
me safe

"our scars have the power to remind us that the past was real" Hannibal Lecter

© Copyright 2004 Helen Chambers - All Rights Reserved
nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
1 posted 2004-02-07 08:42 AM


words can fill the empty and warm the cold...

nice

M

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2 posted 2004-02-07 01:23 PM




(big angel hugs) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is most beautiful, keep collecting and make your nest a treasure trove of precious memories all part of you and the essential you, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Helen, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

passing shadows
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displaced
3 posted 2004-02-07 01:31 PM


a nest...a home...built out of words...

that's how I feel about this place

David2
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4 posted 2004-02-07 04:53 PM


Wow,
   I am glad I went looking for more of your work. Your style is immediately identifiable and very entertaining.you use your words very consicelyand to optimum effect.
                          David

vandana
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5 posted 2004-02-07 05:56 PM


enjoyed
serenity blaze
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6 posted 2004-02-07 06:43 PM


and I find journies in yours...

and thanks j-wes, for pointing this one out.

Everytime I read you I hear Joni and chimes.




jwesley
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7 posted 2004-02-07 06:57 PM


See me when you touch it and I'll be warm forever...

jimmy

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