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LeeJ
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0 posted 2006-09-05 07:48 AM


Final vows
offset much of the craters
that I can no longer fight
or deny
libido sublime
compared to straw
that erupts in life
walking stations of extreme
testing….
wanting to run the distance
stone on the ground
keep my feet from feeling
violent rejection
darting
through the darkness

the owl is a cruel one
I sometime fear
peculiar agony
perhaps a penance
stunning in severity
incisive….powerful
as guilt crashes down
pincushion of
bi-polar hangs in the air
(could it be?)
along with the
after shock of not knowing
the disorientation that’s been
pinned to my flesh

forcing me to my knees
stinging,
I resemble a dog with it’s tail
between it’s legs
what dignity is in that?

fear spreads across my underwater sheen
standing there stretching beyond
what unthinkable discrepancy have I done?
A dark pelican flaps her wings
taking to the air

heat rises on the skin of my cheeks
like an ocean’s sweat dieing on the beach

trying to clean the heavily stained apron
darkened sunglasses licks my heart
daring & strangely intimate
she only imagines a face
that is intensified by her posture
impertinent conversation is her defense
resting loosely on a marsh island
which presses against me, breathing
“be careful” “beware”

I stand before a choir terrified
close to desperation
failing
failing
again and again…

twisting my lips
happiness, is a day blinded window
light back flips
brushing my knuckles
scaping my knees
assuming it was the worst
my thoughtless moments
slumping onto the
white breast
of what remains

I dream of amputated legs
gazing straight ahead
aware of the scum of hesitancy formed
knowing i dare not mention
the day it was created

mysterious
these 10 years
sometime, the human psyche
can be a cruel one

do I bring these
things upon myself
separated and snipped off
the end of the butterfly
only wanting time apart

solitude
of being
recognizes love
recognizes envy

I listen to ridiculous things
tormenting
lapping my boat

screaming
release me…

I don’t want to paddle anymore
I don’t want to tread water anymore

think what you will…
I’ve eaten enough rejection
to last a lifetime

denial always bites
that place in a woman’s heart
that can be touched

[This message has been edited by LeeJ (09-05-2006 10:29 AM).]

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Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2006-09-05 08:06 AM


LeeJ
Turmoil is a time change it will pass. Good mornig sweet.

seraphin
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2 posted 2006-09-05 08:11 AM


If I could reach you, I would tell you storms only rage for a short time. Winds  howl loudest when your mind is already in a scream-state, and tomorrow could be the very calm you've not dared imagined. But I think a woman of your depth already knows this. Very powerful write, very powerful emotions.

Sandra

Martie
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3 posted 2006-09-05 01:13 PM


LeeJ

You took me with your dreamworld...a place familiar to me but left behind thankfully...and if you couldn't write it down, would you explode?  Thank you poetry!!


Dublin Boy
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4 posted 2006-09-05 03:22 PM


A very imaginative and powerful poem, LeeJ. Your word-choices and phrasing are exemplary and really convey inner turmoil with perception and intensity.

Regards,
Bill

XOx Uriah xOX
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5 posted 2006-09-05 04:10 PM


::smiles::   The surface winds converge with the atmosphere and the energy build up creates storms.
Ah   Much like the way thoughts build up and cause periods where the spheres of split-mind become unstable and shake the surface below.
i.e.  You think too much.  LOL  (((LeeJ)))
A wonderful write !!!   as always.
Even though...
I have never witnessed an "unnecessary" storm.
::smiles::

Enchantress
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6 posted 2006-09-05 04:14 PM


A most excellent write Lee.
You have a way of drawing in the reader with your words.
Well done.
Hugs~Nancy

Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind
While the moon and the clouds come spinning
Will you whisper my name again?
Again..and again....

Honeybunch
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7 posted 2006-09-05 05:45 PM


LeeJ - Life is made up of "ridiculous things" and one day we'll learn to laugh at them.  I've trained myself away from storms but I can remember them and the effect they have on one but you, my dear, put it all so expertly into words.  Only a master can do what you do - you know, you know!
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8 posted 2006-09-05 10:23 PM


i always love your words of strength

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

The Lady
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9 posted 2006-09-05 11:07 PM




"denial always bites
that place in a woman’s heart
that can be touched"

painful LeeJ
and so well done...

Dr.Moose1
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10 posted 2006-09-06 10:18 PM


LeeJ,
Anxioty is fuel. We use it for many things in our lives. The miles per gallon is up to the user. Good luck on your journey.
Doc

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2006-09-06 10:48 PM


I echo all the above replies!!!

You touch deep with your impassioned words, m'dear Lee J.

Sending you a warm, lovin' hug,
Linda

jwebs
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12 posted 2006-09-07 01:19 PM


excellent poem.  been there a time or two that's for certain.  it's poems like this that can boggle the mind with hidden poems within them.  As I read the poem, I noticed something peculiar.  Read the first out of every four typed lines.  I don't know what was more powerful, the poem itself or the poem with in the poem...  excellent either way.
LeeJ
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13 posted 2006-09-07 03:32 PM


want to thank each and everyone of you for your kind comments...and always your support.  

if it helps, I write as my mind works, sometimes it's moving at warp speed, and I'm trying to look at the ying and yang of things...trying to maintain the stability of positive thinking, reassure that all forces are ever present...can't help it?  Many people find it difficult to follow, let alone understand.  

Many thanks Pipsters  your all such a great group of poets/writers and friends.


trutodaraiders
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14 posted 2006-12-04 12:34 PM


This was a moving poem. One of the better one's I have read in a thread. Kudos on a well penned write.

Poetry is just the evidence of life.
If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. "
Leon Cohen~



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Deep in the heart
15 posted 2006-12-04 01:34 PM


I almost missed this.
Glad I didn't

Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

latearrival
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16 posted 2006-12-04 02:51 PM


Am reading... understanding this one. love to you, martyjo
JL
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17 posted 2006-12-04 04:27 PM


Your God given talent is thinking, and then placing those thoughts in words for others to enjoy.  Very nice read Lee J.

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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18 posted 2006-12-06 03:55 AM


wonderful read, wonderful poet!  RDB
Toerag
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19 posted 2006-12-06 08:32 AM


Though touching a woman's heart is admirable, it's also alot of fun trying to get there....hope you're doing well sweets...
passing shadows
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20 posted 2006-12-06 09:34 AM


damn woman! you always put me in awe!
sewasham
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21 posted 2006-12-06 12:10 PM


Wonderful imagery created by beautiful words. Thanks for sharing this. Take care and Have fun. Steve


MoonShadow
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22 posted 2006-12-06 12:48 PM


"Think what you will.... I've eaten enough rejection to last a lifetime."

Very strong... and quotable... Nicely done.

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