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This Name, and the Lonliness it Causes
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This Name, and the Lonliness it Causes |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL 
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I put this here for anyone who has ever been afraid to get to know me...I also know that my true friends know me no matter what name I choose, and I am thanking them all for that honor. Only by my name, Do you know me, Thinking that I've come to trap you, And lure you into me, While you scream in mock disgust, That I'm trying to trample, Your well tamed will, When all the while, In innocence that has lasted, Since my first and last lesson were learned, I've merely sat here, Drained but branded forever by a name. So please stop saying my name, Over and over again to me, Taunting my weakened spirit even more, By suggesting, That the only reason you can see me, Is because I seem to be so alluring. I'm not your seductress, Your willing pleasure goddess, Come to test your brute strength. I am only what once was, And partially done at that. So please stop using me as your excuse, To explore the waters of temptation, When you have explored the seas, For many years, And I am but one small waterless island, That you have just been washed up on. This name is but a shroud, That easily slips away if anyone cares enough, To lift it and take a chance, On what is truly underneath. So please don't ignore my words anymore, Running scared because you think, I'm trying to trample you well tamed will. I'm not your seductress, Your willing pleasure goddess. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
yuh sometimes i just wanna start a whole new name but i am stuck with this one yuh i hear yuh nice write |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
This is very cool  I enjoyed this -SEA |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Jennifer. . . This is some of the finest I've seen from you. . . perhaps it's time to come out from behind the name. . . ah, but you already have. . . it's in the words. . . it's always been in the words. . . Excellent. . . ----------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Oh I'm glad I read this before I leave on an extended trip.. You know, I used to be considered a love-goddess but I am smiling a bit again, just a bit. I liked this, I'm sorry I didn't get to know you temptress!!!< By the way, sometimes it's hard to pick a screen name but I love yours!signature--> Kathleen [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 01-18-2001).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Temptress, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, likewise it's the write that's important and sweet no matter what name you choose. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Walt, Anyone else who knows how I'm feeling is an honor to have reading my work. Thank you.SEA, I am very glad you enjoyed this, and thankful that you took the time to read. Sven, Usually its the name people see before the words..then they go..OHHH, so thats NOT what she's all about. Even though few say it, I can sense it. I know I've made my bed so to speak, but I'm not willing to give it up. It has its advantages for setting the mood for other writing, but when people start to back off, I can sense it. Thanks for reading and taking the time for me. Irish Rose, I hope your trip helps you rest. Take care, and don't worry, if you've ever read any of my work (and you have) then you may know me already. As once a few very wise friends told me, Take care of you. Kethry, Thank you, is all I can say. just...Thank you. < !signature--> Can I be your willful breeze, Come to touch, Your heart to ease? [This message has been edited by Temptress (edited 01-18-2001).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You're such a Dreamer... Give a girl a little Black Lace, and lookee what becomes of her... I like this, M'Friend..  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Temptress, a wonderfully beautiful poem from you. Utterly outstanding love, this really is a superb write from you. Take care Mushy  (I'd change my name, but it doesn't matter which of them I choose I'm always little me )Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Nanners, One of the few who knew me before me. Thanks for taking the time to read, Dear Friend. Of many, I know you understand. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Marsha, Wow! Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it that much. Thanks for reading! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Excellent poem, Temptress... and by the way... your name just tempts me to read... for I know I'll find excellence! *S* |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Hello, I don't think I have posted on any of your poems and I don't know why! This is very true. A name, once given, is hard to live up to. I will be checking out your work from now on. Hugs to you, ME |
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