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Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

0 posted 2000-10-19 05:35 PM

There are many patches
that make up my life,
a patch  for a mother
a piece for a wife.

There is a strip of color
for eyes of emerald green,
threads of golden hair
stitched into every seam.

Little strips of lace
for the soft side within,
and tiny remnants of leather
for the daring woman of sin.

Ruffles make up the borders
for my delicate side,
and a quilt layering for  things
that I'd really rather hide.

A collection of patches
putting my life on display,
all having been  sewn together
to make me what I am today.

Knots tied securely
to show I am strong,
some stitches placed lightly
to correct when I'm wrong.

A combination of patches
just little pieces of ME,
all woven into the cloth
of my life's tapestry.

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On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free.

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (edited 10-19-2000).]

CocoBaci
Member Elite

since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

1 posted 2000-10-19 05:40 PM

Oh Gentle Spirit, I truly enjoyed this poem...

"Knots tied securely to show I am strong some stitches placed lightly to correct when I'm wrong" .. this is sooooo tender

Coco

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

2 posted 2000-10-19 05:43 PM

GS~ This is Wonderful**Applauding wildly** I love the imagery.

-SEA

jonmcm
Member

since 2000-10-11

Posts 222
England

3 posted 2000-10-19 05:47 PM

Gentle Spirit, I agree with Coco & Sea.

You seem to made of precious cloth.

Jon

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

4 posted 2000-10-19 08:40 PM

Very lovely. I feel like this too, I am comprised of so many parts. Its a great poem, with a touch that reaches all.
Catalinamoon

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

5 posted 2000-10-19 09:08 PM

Coco, I'm so glad that you enjoyed this so much.

Sea, thank you so much for the kind words.

Aw Jon, you make me blush.

Cat, I am happy that this reached you, and that it had some meaning for you.

epoet
Member

since 2000-05-11

Posts 291
grand rapid,MI, usa

6 posted 2000-10-19 09:13 PM

beautiful poem. well put together. like the different pieces and what they stand for. really different idea.

P. J. Kotrch
carpe diem
A soul once touched is a soul once blessed by love

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

7 posted 2000-10-19 09:32 PM

Epoet, thanks, and btw, I love your signature.

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

8 posted 2000-10-19 10:44 PM

The many parts of the heart. . . woven in time. . .

Wonderful my friend. . .

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl

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