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The coat of emotions
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The coat of emotions |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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Though naked to self, a coat I did wear That sheltered my feelings and words I would share It held back my demons and true thoughts of love It harbored my secrets and prayers to above There were tears that were blotted and feelings suppressed This coat it would carry and shelter my best It would hold back my feelings to save me from shame Gave me a mentor and thing I could blame This coat of emotions had pockets galore That filled and were emptied each time I had more There were notebooks and memories and poems I would write Sights I should pencil and haunts I should fight Beneath I was naked, in judgment of self An innocent person that lived but in stealth For all of the words that my coat hid each day Were written, then coded, then all filed away My coat became tainted and lived more than I The Hyde and the Jekyll as more years went by But worn were some corners and thread’s become bare And words I was thinking found freedom from there And as I found freedom, the threads did undo My naked and true self began to come through The years brought a cure and strength of expose A time of consider and then smell the rose My coat of emotions was made to protect But weakened my voices and led to neglect Until I matured and found I could speak Undress and be naked and truths only seek So here I am naked from outcome of years Have lived through the traumas and faced all my fears Now happy to share all my thoughts and my song For that is what happens as years pass along I left my cocoon and beauty did see For once and forever my soul it was free Released from my prison, my wings took to flight To fly to life’s beauty and places so right [This message has been edited by Rick (12-02-2007 03:33 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: and places so right, yes!... and isn't it a wonderful feeling?! Thanks to God we have emotions and thanks to Him again we can LIVE them, in perfect harmony with His idea of how our life should be lived. Dear Rick, I am happy for you that the evolution/discovery of your higher self brought you to these wise insights. I love this poem! Love, Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Yes, I would agree that we should be thankful for the emotions We are given  Good way to explain feelings ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick, you look mighty splendiferous as you stand there before all of your fellow pipsters in your glorious nakedness! It took years, but I eventually was able to shed my hair coat of negative emotions ~ and now I too, stand naked before pip! Hey, I have an idea! Why don't you and I plan a hip pip party! ~ No clothes allowed! ~ Just smiles ~ and our inner beauty!  Rick, this is another keeper of a poem for me from your soul pen!   Linda |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Margherita, how wonderful to have you visit today my friend, so many emotions I carry each day, giving tears and smiles, appeal and disbelief; love and pure contentment. Each day I share my smile and watch it spread during the day, a fantastic feeling. You have a great day my friend, thank you so much for your reply, very much heart felt and appreciated. Rick |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Artic Wind, thank you so much for your reply my friend, you are right, we should all be thankful for our emotions, it puts the word onto the page, love into the heart and feelings into all we share. Have a wonderful day and take care. Rick |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Linda my friend, what a wonderful response you have given me here, our glorious nakedness, they'd all like to see that hey, it is hard to shed the coat and truly express truth, but when it is done once, the feelings are so strong and right that it happens time and time again, I am so often naked and exposed to the world, it is the true me and I am not ashamed at all. A hip pip party, what a wonderful idea you have Linda, No clothes allowed! ~ Just smiles ~ and our inner beauty! Will have to be careful, might be pictures coming from that. Thank you for sharing your beauty and also you soul pen dear Linda, it was greatly appreciated and heart felt, see you at the party. Rick |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Thanks James, nice to have you visit. Rick |
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Gumpy Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 143Canada |
A really great poem. You really do have a great way with words Rick. Two thumbs up! Gumpy How is it that after your heart is ripped out, you feel so much? |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hey Gumpy, great to see you my friend, thank you so much for your reply, very much appreciated, have a wonderful day and take care. Rick |
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