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passing shadows
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0 posted 2008-01-14 08:24 PM




I Am

One day I will make my life
what I wish for it to be,
for today, it's good enough
to live it just as me.

I am not rich, I have no power
nor have I many friends,
I have no lover steady mine
but I have the love each one lends.

I am older and tighter in my jeans,
losing my hair and youthful skin
and I have scars of experience
but I know I can begin again.

I am nonchalant and yawning,
more than ready for something new,
I am capable and set for battle
so bring me a cause or two.

I am a smoker, I am a drinker,
I am a feeler, I am a thinker,
I am a bleeder, I am sad,
I am the best you've ever had.

One day I will make my life
what I wish for it to be,
but it's no rush, I'm doing well
as long as you're in love with me.



© Copyright 2008 Dixie Lee Bullington - All Rights Reserved
secondhanddreampoet
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1 posted 2008-01-14 08:56 PM


honest (very 'real') interesting write!

applause!

tonyV
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2 posted 2008-01-14 09:40 PM


Honest to the bone. That's tough to write for some.
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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3 posted 2008-01-14 11:38 PM


wonderful Dixie... wonderful! love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Sunshine
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4 posted 2008-01-14 11:42 PM


As you well know, I've been watching
your writing for some time now...

and this is as good as a poet can get
when she leans into lean
and know where's the net....



I'm proud of you...

and for all you've come through.


HopeS
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5 posted 2008-01-15 08:14 AM


Hugs from afar ,  as a friend , I love  you just the way you are

Hope

Margherita
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6 posted 2008-01-15 10:45 AM


You are wonderfully alive, dear Dixie, and I love you in this process of being who you are.

Powerful write, again you show your heart and its song with great honesty and skill.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Bobby Jordan
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7 posted 2008-01-15 10:50 AM


passing shadows,

Very good work on this.  It's interesting, and well written.

Bobby

Clang
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8 posted 2008-01-15 02:44 PM


Your poems are so empowering.  They are just great.
passing shadows
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9 posted 2008-01-15 09:31 PM


thanks ya'll
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10 posted 2008-01-16 12:40 PM


You made me smile again
and I think you are a very strong woman.

Alison

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11 posted 2008-01-16 08:40 AM


honest and to the point
just like i like em from you

SmartChick
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12 posted 2008-01-16 08:52 PM


I hope I am counted as one of those friends. This is a wonderful write.
JamesMichael
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13 posted 2008-01-17 05:18 PM


Nice to read this...James
nakdthoughts
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14 posted 2008-01-17 05:34 PM


Just stay strong...you will make it


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15 posted 2008-01-17 07:35 PM


quote:
I am older and tighter in my jeans,
losing my hair and youthful skin
and I have scars of experience
but I know I can begin again.


Perhaps the words that hit the closest to home.
This entire piece was absolutely awesome. Thank you for writing it.

What would you attempt to do...if you knew you could not fail?.
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