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Innocence not Lost
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Innocence not Lost |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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I used to dream in words, waking to savor syllables as they teased and meshed with images painted behind my closed eyelids. Memories whispered a reminder of innocence not yet lost and of stories not yet shared. I once raced, like a child, to share refrigerator poetry, hanging it on available blank spaces, as if it was graffiti. Silence now suffocates creativity, syllables no longer tap dance across colorful images. Yet they lurk with innocence not yet lost, maybe waiting for a chance to return. Alison |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I completely understand, Alison. When we first find words to express our deepest desires, it is impossible to believe these words could ever dry up. But life gets in the way and milks us dry. Or so we believe. But we began writing, not completely passion-inspired as before, but a more controlled one. Analyzing ourselves and others. So! "It" hasn't left us, it has just changed its course. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I've been writing my lil' "scribbles" for 40-somethin' years ... your 'muse' will return! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I think, in the last few years, your mind has just been so overwhelmed with "happenings" that creative writing hasn't be important - but, just think of the fodder you've been growing; when the time comes you'll have words upon words to write, and we'll have so much to read and ponder and feel. . . enjoyed this piece, enjoyed "seeing" you again so much more. jimmy |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
the way we live our life can also be creative, and poetic. keep being you Ali girl.. that is the truest poem you could write..  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I feel ya girlie! I hit a dry spell that lasted years. It was a simple case of constipation. I thought I couldn't write unless I was "inspired". Turned out I could write just fine when "given" something to write about. It is all inside you. Don't fret. Good to read you! ~L |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hi all, thank you for reading. You are very sweet and I have missed this place, Xoxo A |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
quote: That's not a whisper Alison, that's me yelling from down here in California. I was beginning to think you couldn't hear me.  Seriously, I was very happy to see this. I have always found the emotions in your writing to be somewhat infectious. Here's hoping you pay your muses their due. Michael |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, Michael, I finally heard you. A |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A poet's poem, Alison. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
nice writing...james |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When I feel too much, too deeply - my pen is dry. It's as if heartblood and ink can't flow simultaneously - perhaps because I know my words are inadequate to express the feelings, perhaps because writing the words leaves me vulnerable to the pain's intensity again. (Perfect example for me is my poetic silence since Kate's death.) But inevitably, eventually - words become part of my life again. Yours have begun - and whether they come as a trickle or a deluge, they'll be welcomed! You're worth the wait!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida & James, thank you! Ruth, you have become a sister of my soul. Thank you for listening & caring. Love you. Alison |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello Alison, this is delicate as a flower, wuth a great level of imagination, and the art of the modern images, thanks for the enjoyment, yann |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I just have to agree with Ida on this one, dear Alison! It's such a great pleasure to see you back here. Trust your pen ... Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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AmyMichelle Junior Member Posts 21 Charlotte, NC |
Alison, If this is how you describe having lost your muse, I certainly look forward to seeing your writing! You have a lovely way of expressing yourself! Just wonderful Take care, Amy True love always waits. |
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Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
Tootsie trollin wonderlandin Your inspiring me to write something on here after dinner with hot tea. Hoppie that Tootsie is good. JM |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Ali, my lovely, I have had the same difficulty with my unruly muses. I hope yours return soon, perhaps they'll drag mine along? ~Sheli~ |
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