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Susan
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0 posted 2004-10-10 08:22 PM


Have you ever had a friend that knew just the right things to say when you're feeling like you're slightly off the deep end, one fry shy of a happy meal, and too many times you've been told you're too much work - yet in his words you find comfort that perhaps, maybe, it's all okay to be the neurotic poetic manic depressive that makes you you?
I am blessed to be surrounded by many such friends, but his words, I just had to put into verse.I think this describes many of you - 'cept the last stanza . . . but perhaps you wonder too.


I am art, he says
Complex
Richly hued

I am true depth
And texture feel
Worth the work
Required of the complicated

And the patience-
For when I weep
Dove like tears

A master piece
Of impressionism
More then defined lines
A mosaic of beauty

These are his words
And I cry with the acceptance
But wonder too-

Is it true?

s.a.t.

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

© Copyright 2004 s.a.t. - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2004-10-10 08:29 PM


Susan~

such an expression we are all art in one form or another, but seen in the eyes of others is truely a painting on canvas to behold....hugsssss yes, you are art...in lovely form....

~~*~~
Read between the lines
look deep into each word
and you will understand the
depth of my soul (GE)
~~**~~

Dark Stranger
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2 posted 2004-10-10 08:39 PM


other people's eyes often see the side of one that is not seen by them
perhaps he looks closer than others too
Art...sounds sexy, but can I still call you
Susan?  kewl write lady!!

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3 posted 2004-10-10 08:44 PM


pure beauty susan
~wolfy

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Gaia
4 posted 2004-10-10 08:47 PM


It's wonderful when a friend thinks of you this way, and then shows you the vision.
And yes, he is right, you are very much a work of art.

Susan
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5 posted 2004-10-10 10:17 PM


Your warmth and friendship means so very much to me.  It is easy, I think, to get caught up in the views of art critics rather than the nourishment of the appreciation of those who truly love art.  And here, on these pages of blue, what beautiful art is rendered by each beautiful soul, themselves a work of art - thank you for your kind replies.  

And Dark - you can call me any name you like, just so long as you call me (ooooh, that was bad, huh?  I love bad puns and old cliche's)

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

passing shadows
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6 posted 2004-10-11 07:55 PM


you are beautiful...that's what I know is true
Enchantress
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7 posted 2004-10-11 07:58 PM


Wonderful wonderful write...
Hugs~

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

Martie
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8 posted 2004-10-11 08:00 PM


Susan

What a lovely thing to be told...I think you should believe him and be art.  Yep!

Susan
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9 posted 2004-10-11 08:08 PM


thank you lovely friends - I appreciate your kindness-

hugs -  Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

babygirlwlove
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10 posted 2004-10-12 07:43 AM


oh...tight scribe....the twist on the end of it....great poem!

**babygirL**

Contabo
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11 posted 2004-10-12 08:30 AM


Lucky you have a friend like that.

Otherwise you could end up the unthinkable.

Contabo

Susan
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12 posted 2004-10-12 10:44 AM


Thanks babygirL - btw - i like that name, i call my daughter that often

Yes Cantablo, I am lucky to have many supportive friends, otherwise, I'd be off to the looneybin (politically incorrect, i know, so sorry)

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

JamesMichael
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13 posted 2004-10-13 01:49 AM


Nice thoughts...James
HopeS
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14 posted 2004-10-13 07:28 AM


Yes Susan so true !!!and what a wonderful caring thoughtful friend you have to say that

Hope

LeeJ
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15 posted 2004-10-13 08:04 AM


Hi Susan, it is lovely to have friends of such...confidence allows them to see beyond themselves...they encourage us to see ourselves as we truely are...these people are diamond gems who live to see others smile and will be there for you, when others reject or feel it necessary to put you down.  These people are precious blessings, and you should listen to him...

None of us are perfect, especially me...hehehhee, but when someone gives me a compliment...I'm taking it...hook line and sinker..cuz in our culture today, these kind of compliments come few and far between.

Believe it, savor it, feel it...you are significant!!!!

hugs me

Susan Caldwell
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16 posted 2004-10-13 08:21 AM


Does he have a brother?

You are very lucky.

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Susan
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17 posted 2004-10-13 10:09 AM


It is true, friends as these are rare and keepers.  Thanks for your friendship and love -

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

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