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I Am Only A Woman
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I Am Only A Woman |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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I sometimes wonder why he married me. Maybe it was cold and I was warm. It was December afterall. 'Lonely' then takes a different form. I am well aware of my faults. I am only a woman, not a stone. I am not a hero or a lover. I revel the days I was alone. How can he love me with my flip-flops, shorts and tank-tops in 40 degrees... with my drunken smiles, eyes of rum, always ending up down on my knees? I am a fugitive from justice. I am only a woman, his wife. I am not beautiful nor am I pure. I am quick to give up on life. I wonder why he puts up with me. He knew I'd love him eventually. Amazing how he went out on a limb, I am only a woman and it's enough for him. |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
WOW, I love the straight forward honesty in this poem. We all are the SUM of all things that we are, and aren't. Your a poet, that is for sure.  Z. |
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Nancy Hardin Member
since 2009-12-02
Posts 58Nevada, United States of America |
I love this one! So honest and true to life. We all have our failings, and wonder from time to time, how someone could love us. The reality is, that same someone is probably wondering how WE can love THEM. Ahhhh, life! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
magnificent Dixie! hard hitting but you know, you ARE bautiful... |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yep, that is the only part that isn't true in your poem...you are VERY beautiful  |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hellol Passing Shadows, your poem shows you are a very sensitive woman; a beautiful soul and an honest mind, these qualities are great and your poem is sweet and a lovely share, I adored it. best wishes |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
absolutely wonderful. Your feelings really come to the front. loved it. Rose |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
hardcore (slice-of-life) 'reality' well written! (something I could never do) applause for this 'penning' ! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
passing shadows - written straight from your heart, and telling it like it is. Wish you well... BC |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
He's a lucky fella. Rum and coke is delicious. This poem displays more self-awareness than most people develop in their lifetimes, in a few sentences. You like people for their good qualities, but I reckon you love them for their flaws. Love, Paul Fall in love early, fall in love often. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
The light of you enhances the light of me, my friend, and makes us glow like fireflys in the dark... j. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Dixie, please do not under estimate yourself. he is still with you for he knows what a wonderful person you really are. Really you are a lucky woman, Good luck and take care. Love. Lindsay |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I am only a woman and it's enough for him. To find someone who loves us as we are... for what we are, flaws and all... How lucky you both are. *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks friends I do love your replies! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
He knew I'd love him eventually. --- This touched my heart. Love, A |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Beauty lies within the eyes of the beholder.Its good to be loved for what we are and if there are no flaws, life would be so very boring. Beautiful write... Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"I wonder why he puts up with me. He knew I'd love him eventually. Amazing how he went out on a limb, I am only a woman and it's enough for him." ~ Dixie, I seriously have tears welling up in my eyes and I have a little lump in my throat. Yanno, we're all works in progress and to still be loved for our imperfections is truly a gift.  God bless you ~ and him! Love, Linda xo www.lindadowd.com |
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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa |
There couldn't possibly be an "only" about the woman who wrote this amazing piece! I'm sure that is what he saw. Aenea If I don't say it...who will? |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
"I am only a woman and it's enough for him." Not only a woman you are, but one with the heart on the right place. You are a warmhearted beautiful soul. Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I am seriously touched by these replies I am so thankful for PIP and the friends here. Thank you each for the fantastic comments. |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Well you may be only a woman but you dont change in the way you just tell it as it is, and you will never lose your great ability as a poet either..thank you for this one Dix... Goldenrose. Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu 6th century BC. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
passing shadows, He must see what we see and more. I love your writing, always have, always will. You write with such feeling. Good to read you again, Dixie. misce |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
reading back on this thread, I just wanted to say thank you again. |
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