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Picturesque You Stand
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Picturesque You Stand |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
There she sits upon the shelf untouched. Behind glass doors of the china hutch. Her crystal blue eyes adorn her porcelain face. Dressed in silk and satin and Venetian Lace. No little hands will brush her hair. Nor precious secrets will she share. Upon a pedestal she will remain Like a princess, to fulfill her reign. While here I lay upon the bed. Dressed in patches of gingham red. Attending tea parties and dragged through the park. Held tight by a child, afraid of the dark. No beauty does my face behold. But love's been given ten times fold. Though picturesque you stand, complete with parasol. I am so glad, that I am just an old rag doll. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Very sweet and sad poem....liked it alot!!!  Julie :) |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Thank you JulieAnn. I didn't mean it to be sad. It was just an analogy of two types of dolls. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Ellie ... I just loved your thoughts in this! It's so wonderful to be the ragdoll! Excellent poem ... much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Eloise~ This is such a charming poem. Touches the memories of my childhood days. All the 'La Dee Dah' dolls on the shelf didn't hold a candle to my much-loved 'raggedy' .... Thank you for this lovely treasure. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so adorable, Eloise! I love it! Can I print it out for my granddaughter? She'd love it too! |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Kit, thank you so much. Yes I'd rather be that ragdoll too. Marge, it's always great to go back to those childhood days. Those raggedy dolls were obviously raggedy for a reason, with all the love that they received.  Thanks.Denise, I would be honored for you to print it and give it to your granddaughter. I hope she likes it. Thank you. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this was a very well crafted poem! the images were exquisite and the poignant feeling undeniable. I truly enjoyed this, it made me think of the Raggedy Ann doll I bought for my daughter 25 years ago! Kathleen |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh Eloise this is beautiful, love the way you made this flow and the imagery grand Lovely Poem Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) This is wonderful!! What a beautiful thought you wrapped it tenderly in poetry. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Irish Rose, I'm glad you liked this. I think we all, at one time, had that special raggedy doll. Well perhaps not all the guys! LOL Tracie, thank you for reading and appreciate you commenting. Thank you BDC. The thought came to me while dusting the shelf where my daughter has kept her porcelain doll just sitting for many years untouched but pretty to look at. |
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