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A look at suthern - for Blondie
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A look at suthern - for Blondie |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Who is this woman Who stares back at me? I’d call her pathetic But my friends disagree. Born in the country Hick to the core Through avid reading, I learned there was more. Brains but no beauty - I didn’t fit in. My yearning for learning Was considered a sin. Married too young Knew I’d made a mistake Within twenty-four hours. Eight years it would take To give up and move on… A mostly celibate life, Never again close To being anyone’s wife. No kids of my own, Four times a godmother... Much of life spent Wishing mine was another. Depression once gained A smothering grip. But I somehow survived Now rejoice in each sip Of water or wine Or Foster’s fine beer. Each swallow celebrates The knowledge - I’m here! I’m sort of an old maid At home with my cats. Most times I’m content With just being that. I’m still not inclined To cut myself slack. I focus on failures And attributes I lack. My wallet is empty, My wealth found in friends Who stand by me, love me Come to my defense From my own assessment. In them, I am blessed. They support, they encourage, They’re simply the best! My love for the Toerag Is pretty well known. I’m so grateful for him For that man has shown Me how to smile When the going gets tough. If I don’t deserve heaven His friendship’s enough. I’m daughter, I’m sister, I’m friend and I’m aunt. I know what I can do, Accept what I can’t. I can’t say that I always Like what I see When I look in the mirror But hey... that’s just me! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
well, blondie, I was wrong, I said I could write a better poem about suthern than she could...... suthern this is excellant. You have captured you, and very well too, I just love this! your honesty and your caring comes out so clear, and yes you are too hard on yourself, but hey, that's why you have us huh? so we can lift you up! and you were braver than me, you did it in first person *s* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I knew this lady for nearly a year before I met her....and she is a class act...Regardless of her opinion of me.....(people have opinions all this time yanno)....her talent, intelligence, her caring, her kindness.....are unmatched! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
yep gonna ditto toe on that one, well except for the part about knowing her a year, and the part about meeting her in person, oh yeah and the part about her oppinon of toe...well if you want to be picky and technical, I am not dittoing toe, but she is wonderful  |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
You might not always like what you see, Suthern, but we do! Hugs! ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toerag: My opinion of you would be absolutely accurate if my vocabulary was only extensive enough to adequately describe how wonderful you are!!! *G* I hope you like the poem, sweets... my pen had been dry for years before your encouragement filled the cartridge... thank you! Lovey and Elizabeth: Thank you!!! (I'm glad to see you backed off THAT ditto, Lovey... we can't have an O&O dittoing that my opinion might be in error! LOL) |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
well as it is officially a nonditto anyway I needn't take it back, but what I meant was that I didn't ditto toe's opinion that your opinion of him was just an opinion....I mean after all, I am the next in line....*g* got that opinion stuff all straightened out now? *eg* great poem girl, I love it! [This message has been edited by Iloveit (edited 09-16-99).] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very good, Suthern! Glad to meet 'ya! ------------------ Denise |
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Blondie Member
since 1999-08-06
Posts 307Ohio |
suthern I have to admit this really touched me. Great way to show who YOU are! I'm seriously impressed my this piece...work of art. I think your a great woman, and if you ever feel like you need a daughter, give me a call Think you would be a great mom! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I liked this very much. An honest look at yourself, except for leaving out that you are a great lady and wonderful poet! Sometimes we are our harshest critics...and all for naught - we accept you for what/who you are.  |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Suthern: Wonderful, caring, honest AND beautiful...yep, just thought I'd slip that last attribute in?... BIG Husg ILoveit: ROFL @ Ditto that wasn't... HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
WOW Auntie ! ... I wish my English were good enough to tell you how I felt reading it ... ... I'm proud to be your "nephew"HUGS Pssst, you think I should mention to your fellow O&O the typos she made ? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
dsnyder, PDV, RG & JTF: Thanks for your kind comments on the poem and its subject! *G* Blondie: I honestly didn't think I could write "on command" and was going to hide and just enjoy the other poems from your challenge.... but I took a walk and the words started nagging... thanks for pushing me!!! (And I'm a Mother Hen... does that count? LOL) |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
This little chick says Mother Hen counts a lot...it's nice having a wing to shelter under.. HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Suthern you have done a great job! We are our own worst critics. Didn't mean to copy from above but she's right! I'm glad it nagged you so we could get to know you! Thanks for sharing!!! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
hmmmm.... did anybody else notice that not once did Belle say she was a blonde??? She's said it lots of other places, though. I think she's a BOTTLE BLONDE. Yeah! That's it! As for the poem. Very nicely written, Belle. Its a privilege knowing you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just you..and that's all we ever want. Beautiful! xoxo ------------------ *shadowy-one* |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you WhtDove, Shadows, and LJA... and sailor... I never said I was telling ALL! LOL. But I'm blonde by God, not Clairol! LOL |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
Let me just say you've done an excellent job at letting us know a little of you. Can't wait to learn more.  Love is the law, love under will. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I agree with Toerag; you are a class act, my friend. What a lovely lady to know. quote: I am so happy that you remain here. xoxoxo Alison |
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