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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL 
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It is all there. A close up of the eyes will tell stories that will make you shiver with pleasure or horror. Sometimes little flecks of things she notices will trigger buried memories and an old rage will flash so brightly that you will think it is meant for you. It is not. Never worry about this for long because although she may gasp and sink she has learned also to pull her way through life's darkened waters. She made art, of swimming in an effort to save her own life. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Temptress...Very strong write. Love the power in your words...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Oh..yes..for those difficult times in life, must learn to swim & Float.. Wise words Poetess Sky~ Sometimes..Miracles are just good people |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
. . . without a life vest, even. . . Keep paddling. . . -- That which gives light must endure burning. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
If there's one thing I know about you, Jenn, it's that you are a survivor. Swimming is overrated though...it always takes you where you think you want to go. I prefer to float and drift where the tide takes me, saves me from disappointing myself.  Truly, I love seeing this side of you. Michael |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Paul, Thank you. Ya'll are definitely making me blush a lot. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I like to stir. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Augustsky, Thank you. There have been many difficult times, but I'm sure others have had it worse. I don't know that I've ever felt trusting enough in anything to float, but swimming through I've been able to do so far. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Sven, Thank you for the read. There were times when I needed one. Thank goodness for strong friends and my strong will. Right now I'm dog paddling waiting on the right direction. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Michael, Thank you. Survival leaves scars, but I've made it this far. I don't trust myself to float. That's what got me into trouble in the first place, but then, swimming against the tide has often been troublesome as well. "How much is real? So much to question |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
learning to swimm, moving and strong poetry yann |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
2islander2, Thank you for the beautiful reply. Moving people is one of the things I strive to do with my poetry. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Marshalzu 
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
Wonderfully written. The phrase "to pull her way through life's darkened waters." stood out for me, it speaks to me of inner strength and determination. I too wish to learn this art of swimming. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Marshalzu, Thank you so much! I'm glad the image had the impact I intended. I believe we all have that inner strength and determination. We just need to be aware of it and draw from it. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Starmcneil 1955 Member Posts 174 Alberta, Canada |
A strong woman who has learned to work through what life throws her way...love the strength and softness in this poem...well done |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Starmcneil, Thank you. The road has not been kind. I seem to have abundant amounts of will. Maybe one day I can say it's all been worth the fight. "How much is real? So much to question |
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