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Martie

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0 posted 1999-11-13 08:43 PM

Something about her

She seems so self assured,
tall and slender blond grace
behind a face of smile,
she hungers
for another place
another time
a different woman
with a real smile
and a husband
whose touch is magic
and kids who make
her proud.

She wants
what she thinks she doesn't have,
she comes and goes,
days turn to months
and age plays with her.
She does not change her face,
slip it off,
put on something comfortable
instead the corner of her smile twitches
and shifts as she turns.

A bearded round good natured
laugh, looks and sees
the beauty of her face.
He wants to hold her
and make okay her pain.
In distance they dance
around each other
denying importance
waiting for something.

He takes her with his eyes
as she pretends to ignore
what is so obvious.

At night when she dreams,
she is happy.
Curled into herself
she opens doors where
spring is always
and love is real.

[This message has been edited by Martie (edited 11-14-1999).]

caroline
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1 posted 1999-11-13 08:56 PM

Beautifully written, Martie...one can picture her easily, as your imagery is well crafted

Enjoyed the read!

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Denise

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2 posted 1999-11-13 10:20 PM

This has a sad quality to it and so well written! Very lovely, Martie!

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Michael

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3 posted 1999-11-14 06:33 AM

Sad but beautiful poem, Martie. I love the last stanza.

Michael

Marge Tindal

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4 posted 1999-11-14 06:43 AM

Martie, this is luring me back to read it again. Hauntingly lovely !

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Poet deVine

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5 posted 1999-11-14 10:47 AM

Ah, you've depicted the inner thoughts of a self assured yet unfulfilled woman! Excellent!

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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6 posted 1999-11-14 11:22 AM

I can relate to this

Pepper
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since 1999-08-19

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7 posted 1999-11-14 01:36 PM

Excellent Martie...the imagery is wonderful......

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A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!

Ohme
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since 1999-07-17

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8 posted 1999-11-14 01:40 PM

Beautiful, Martie.

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Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more?

Martie

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9 posted 1999-11-15 12:03 PM

I am so pleased by the response to this portrait in a poem. Thank you for your comments.

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