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Susan Caldwell
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0 posted 2006-01-04 03:45 PM



This, a river that used to fight me,

seems calmer, spreading warmth

down length of skin exposed.

Turbulent waters turned smooth.

I see myself, reflected,

projected into the sky of complete tranquility.


I can lower my head and sleep.

Peace, knowing

she gently rocks my ease

like a lovers touch

on small of back.

Worrying less of lack.

Held safely in amniotic sac,

she is mother, honest and pure.

A baptismal of demure. Disinfecting a self

realigning what defines wealth.

I bequest me to he becoming

She.

_________________

K? fk!


"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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life-ultra
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1 posted 2006-01-04 03:51 PM


Way to go! I remember a time like that.
serenity blaze
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2 posted 2006-01-04 04:00 PM


exhale...

I love the title.

Almost as much as the poem...

you reached in there and pulled it out, lady.

Anybody ever tell you that you ROCK?



More of these, please.

littlewing
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3 posted 2006-01-04 05:33 PM


Susan,

This is lovely.

reminded me, oddly enough - of this:
http://www.inner.org/powers/powahava.htm

inkedgoddess
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4 posted 2006-01-04 08:18 PM


sounds like a moment of inner peace

nakdthoughts
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5 posted 2006-01-05 07:11 AM


wish I could have that feeling...

nicely written

and thanks Susan
M

Susan Caldwell
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6 posted 2006-01-05 10:27 AM


Thank you all.

I was given a gentle push to do this one..

(Thank you Karen.  I love you lady!)

Oh, and Sue?  That link rocks!!! It is perfect...



"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Margherita
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7 posted 2006-01-05 11:50 AM


Powerful in its unfolding of peace and affirmation of self.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

iliana
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8 posted 2006-01-05 01:27 PM


Beautiful feel to this one, Susan.   ...jo
icebox
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in the shadows
9 posted 2006-01-05 09:51 PM


I don't have the right words tonighht.

Thank you for posting this.

Aenimal
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the ass-end of space
10 posted 2006-01-06 12:33 PM


awesome, and you definitely do rock.
LeeJ
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11 posted 2006-01-06 10:27 AM


you swell us into green seas...this was marvelous
Susan Caldwell
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12 posted 2006-01-06 11:26 AM


Thank you everyone!!!

and because I was asked to explain some of this piece, I am giving the title meaning which should clear up the questions:

bur·geon also bour·geon  Pronunciation Key  (bûrjn)
intr.v. bur·geoned, bur·geon·ing, bur·geons

To put forth new buds, leaves, or greenery; sprout.
To begin to grow or blossom.
To grow and flourish
.

^5K

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

miscellanea
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13 posted 2006-01-06 11:18 PM


Susan,

   My favorite of yours!  So at peace, beautifully stated!

        miscellanea


ice
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14 posted 2006-01-07 05:59 AM


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­­I love it when a Yin spirit touches the earth with her sensuality....
This is, to me, a very sensual poem...
My Yang spirit has no argument with it...

enjoyed
________ ___ice
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playing.with.crayons
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15 posted 2006-01-07 06:09 AM


gosh it just made me feel so peaceful... like a hot chocolate on a horrible cold day.
lovely. xxx

farewell the ash-tray girl

icebox
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16 posted 2006-01-07 09:07 AM


Wow!  All these years I have had a misunderstood memory.  A long time ago in a border town in West Texas a young kid asked me if I wanted to meet his mother and he promised she was a burgeon.  Thanks for posting this!  It has cleared up that misunderstanding for me.

*grin*

OK, so I am a creep sometimes.  This is an excellent poem kiddo, really excellent!

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