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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2014-02-21 01:34 PM

Looking back
over my shoulder
at what looks like
wreckage to me

Times and things
filled with pain
remembered with
contempt and distain

I carry the shrapnel
from forgotten battles
in heavy hearted holes
of disfigurement

Then you tell me
I’m beautiful
because of
who I am

You tell me
I’m who I am
because of
where I’ve been

You take my
wreckage
and turn it
into art

LGR©2/21/14

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2014-02-21 01:40 PM

There is always someone to see the true self which is beautiful, where as you might not think so yourself. It is good to have someone like that to tell you the truth.

~*~ It's not that the man did not know how to juggle, he just didn't have the balls to do it. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2014-02-21 01:42 PM

That's what REAL friends do. Thanks Jerry!

Lori

Bluesy Socrateaser
Member Elite

since 2002-11-07

Posts 2417
In The Mirror

3 posted 2014-02-21 02:01 PM

quote:

Then you tell me
I’m beautiful
because of
who I am

The most profound of all your lines. Very lovely and reassuring to hear or speak.

...just bein' Bluesy

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2014-02-21 02:28 PM

Marsh,
You know what they say about the rose fading. We hate to admit it but the rose does more than that- it shrivels up and all the pretty parts hit the floor. Well, I see signs of shrivel and things headed south. LOL Mom always told me it is what is on the inside that counts.

Lori

Bluesy Socrateaser
Member Elite

since 2002-11-07

Posts 2417
In The Mirror

5 posted 2014-02-21 02:54 PM

Your Mother is a wise woman.

...Me suspects some has been bequeathed to you.

...just bein' Bluesy

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

6 posted 2014-02-21 03:30 PM

Yes she is, but I didn't realize it until I was nearly thirty.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2014-02-21 03:50 PM

Love this, Lori.
Ida

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

8 posted 2014-02-21 03:55 PM

Hi Ida! good to hear from you. I'm so glad you like this! Thank you for letting me know.

Lori

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

9 posted 2014-02-21 08:17 PM

I love the whole idea here, that one mans "wreckage" if you will, is another man's artful masterpiece.

Very cool poem, Lori~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

10 posted 2014-02-21 10:59 PM

Hey Blues- hope the world finds you delighted as you are delightful.
The concept of wreck to art I explored in my "Driftwood" series. Maybe I'll dig one out, blow the dust off and run it up the flag pole.

Lori

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

11 posted 2014-02-22 12:47 PM

Hey, really like this, my friend. And agree with the ending whole-heartedly!

j.

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