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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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What other being Feels the stretch of smile Across her belly Cradling it Afraid she is not enough? From the womb we rise In anticipation Of our first kiss Our first dance Our first chance To glow in ball room light Trying so hard To stay as supple As the petals of our first rose When life hands us The rough slap of road burn We cry sometimes We fall sometimes In sisterhood We help our fallen rise up Leathering our hearts Hiding the scars Crawling if need be Looking in the mirror Covering our Grey Erasing the lines Teaching our daughters How to blend Courageously allowing Them not to Pushing up all that falls Putting on a pretty face Even when we ache Being female Means my body has It's own crazy demands Unmet, I wither Whether from cancer or canceling My own self worth I see my Mother..In her Golden Years I see why they call it Golden For though she is silvery in wisdom I say she is the most beautiful meaning of Grace.... I will age For myself In all my female glory Touching as many lives as possible With what God gave me Feminine hands, soft heart Constantly changing mind Trying to spend myself wisely Saving a little Just for me. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Regina, this is sooooooo beautiful! (kiss on cheek) God made little girls to bring cheers and smiles yo all our hearts and to gather flowers in their baskets to share with their loved ones, to grow and become the loving, beautiful women that influence our world today with their love and compassion for all! (big hugggsssssss) This is the perfect tribute to women! (kiss on cheek! I love it!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Trying to spend myself wisely Saving a little Just for me. AMEN!! And what a wonderful "me" that you are. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Absolutely stunning and perfectly said. You weave a tapestry of life with this poem and its colors fill the senses with how perfectly it shows the life of a woman. Well done. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
What other being Feels the stretch of smile Across her belly Cradling it Afraid she is not enough? ================================= Trying so hard To stay as supple As the petals of our first rose =============================== Teaching our daughters How to blend Courageously allowing Them not to =================================== Unmet, I wither Whether from cancer or canceling My own self worth I see my Mother..In her Golden Years I see why they call it Golden For though she is silvery in wisdom I say she is the most beautiful meaning of Grace.... I will age For myself In all my female glory Touching as many lives as possible With what God gave me Feminine hands, soft heart Constantly changing mind Trying to spend myself wisely Saving a little Just for me. =============================== oh this is excellent... a wonderful poem of sincere self exploration and inner discovery. this touches me on so many levels this morn. a fabulous retrospective piece and a lovley tribute to the complexities of womanhood. Beautiful writing poetess Regina This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Regina, You have come a long way to write this. And made your statement as well as anyone can. Excellent. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Regina, a very profound piece. Insightful and enjoyable Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Very well written. This is just beautiful. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Gosh Regina, you said a lot here. And good for you for part two, I can't quite make it to the part of comfortable againg yet. It still stinks.. Love you Sandra |
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Abigaile Member
since 2001-10-21
Posts 112San Mateo, CA |
Isn't being a girl great? You have so beautifully captured the very essence of womanhood. I aboslutely loved this. Well done, well doen indeed. *BIG HUGS* "I am nae poet, in a sense; |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
This is awesome, you have written this so beautifully. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Regina ~ WOW ~ This is beautiful, and just speaks volumes...I am graciously trying to accept what has been God given, gray streaks and all...and feel a little more powerful to now that I've read this...Thanks, Bonnie |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Yes! I prefer the company of females. Non threatening yet durable enough to have the longer lifespan. Unabashed sentiment and sensitivity. Equal in intellect, superior in body and the vessel God chose to house man's soul. The fountain of life and the bath of true pleasure. Viva la difference! "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
I love women, respect them, and admire them. What a boring uninhabitable world this would be without them, and you have caught some of the essence very nicely with this write, Regina. (Nice pic, by the way )-MVS "Learn to let go of fear, doubt, and disbelief..." --THE MATRIX |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
Regina~ I've been away for awhile and this is the first poem I've read since being back, and what a smile it has brought! This is why I love this place And I knew that I'd enjoy something from you. This is so beautiful...makes me proud to be a woman!  Hugs, ~Krista  Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Regina, A lot of wisdom in this one and saving a little for you, yes, good decision. Though almost every friend I have is female, I sometimes still find you all a mystery. I hope it will always remain so. A pleasant day to you. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
This deserves the foremost longest standing ovation ever heard. So well done, and very much needed by this particular reader. thank you, Annie Look into the eyes of a man and |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Regina, This is absolutely beautiful. I woke up not feeling so beautiful today, but reading your poem reminded me that I am beautiful in many ways and always will be. Dawn |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Regina--a wonderful and uplifting poem! Love the attitude! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
rwood, Oh how right you are with this one!! We try so hard to be outwardly appealing, when it is our inner beauty that will ultimately shine through. Well done. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Excellent writing Regina...james |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Regina! So very very well said! I am WOMAN hear me roar! And...so proud to be one! Thank you for this piece....into the library it goes! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
wonderful my friend. . . you have indeed captured the essence here. . . well done. . . ---------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Wow!!!Thank you for such a warm and generous response! My heart is so touched...I love you guys! Each of you bring me such joy! Consider yourselves hugged as I wish you all great blessings! Sincerely, Regina |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Regina, You're the best! Wonderful tribute. I wonder if I gave it to my mom if she'd think you were my sister?  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RWood~ This is truly a heart-squeezing piece~ Most elegantly penned~ Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
rwood- Oh how I do love this! Wonderful thoughts and you've penned them beautifully and with perfect grace. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Larry:Think she'd claim this red headed step child? If she would...sure then Brother! Marge: Tis an honor to share with such a lady as yourself! Thank you Poetess! Vicky: Thank you so much for thinking anything I do is with grace...the kindest compliment of femaling! I appreciate you so! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Regina, here you bring out what I am sure is the essence of woman. The read was well enjoyed, enlightening to the male gender. Your talent is evolving, giving us all a generous part of your life to share. Sincerely Rick |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
This is the sweetest tribute ever paid to woman-kind!!!! A cheer for the beautiful woman who wrote it Hip hip hooray! A cheer for all women Hip hip hooray! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Regina, What a marvelous tribute to womanhood A superbly written poem THank you so much for writing and posting this remarkable piece Liz |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Where was I when this went around the first 30 times.... oh yes...picking myself up... it's a keeper... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The epitome of womanhood. Regina, this is exquisite! And it shows that you do save something for yourself, to be able to express your heart and soul so eloquently each time you visit these beautiful blue pages. It is a pleasure to read your thoughts. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Rick: I really appreciate you being there to make sense of me and encourage me as you do. I've grown because of the extra special ingredients yall keep adding to my soul! Mon Cherie: So sweet you are! I'm cheering for all the great ladies in this forum that I draw my inspiration from...There are so many here I couldn't name them. So glad to meet you here! Thank you deeply! Liz: I include you in that tribute for the wonderful poet and lady you are. You are so welcome and thanx a million! Sunshine: I'm so sorry...I know I've missed so much of you...It's hard to keep up with the flow...so I'll never hold it against you...just thrilled to see you here! Thanks dear Sunny One... Midnitesun: Thank you for your sincerity! It means so much to meet new poets and greet new talent such as yourself. I hope to always grow in the spirit of this wonderful home. Sincerely, Regina |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Touching as many lives as possible With what God gave me Regina, you do girl, you do Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Dee: So thrilled you think so!!! From my heart to yours! Thank you sweet Lady!Sincerely, Regina |
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WRBreezin Member
since 2001-08-04
Posts 212 |
Fitting, it seems...this bit of light, should spill from your pen. A precious essence, woman. Willie |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Thank you Willie...you're so very gracious...and very sincere...You men are so precious to us too. Hugs! Sincerely, Regina |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh an absolutely beautiful tribute to Women, so wonderfully written too. I love it! Excellent! Excellent! Maree |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Maree: I find us all so absolutely beautiful in our way...including you...Thank you so very much. Sincerely, Regina |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Regina What a stunning piece of writing you have given us. Your words were wonderful and I feel proud to call you a friend, even though so many thousands of miles separate us. Your beautiful words have touched many and you have allowed us to view your selfless heart and beautiful soul. Take care....Sue Suetang |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
I don't know how I missed this but I can tell you I will certainly read it many times. It touched so many places in my life and thoughts. Thank you -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Sue: My heart is swelled by your comment! That is the largest reward between two poets..two Ladies...two friends! My sincerest Thanks! LOS: So glad we connected! I appreciate you very much and find you equally touching in your verse. Thank You! Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Regina, I read this again. This is such a powerful poem. It's a keeper and I will share it with my mom. I'll keep you posted! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Larry: Please give her a hug for me! You are great and I appreciate the second reading. It means a lot to me. Hugs! Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Regina, may I say you have captured the essense of womanhood with such grace and wisdom. I suppose I almost fit into the golden/silver category and I intend to age with grace and dignity. You show the wisdom of aging for what it is - experience, and youth for what it is - seeking inner knowledge, and you speak truth! Well done indeed. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Dear Mysteria...you along with several others here at passions give me hope as I try to become as gracefully shining as you are. You truly are solid gold and silver lined in your heart. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Deeply appreciated! Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
This is indeed a very well done poem. I loved every word. . . . . the only thing i would change are the line beginnings in caps (except 'meaning of grace' .. .but that is just me and is a very small thing..... again.. i loved it thanks for posting it here. There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Jamie: Thank you!! I know...I do that a lot And you are so gracious to notice and still appreciate the verse! Thank you for your kind words and the honesty. From my heart to yours.Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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dreamer1 12 5 24 Member
since 2000-12-11
Posts 150crossing between |
Wow. I don't know what to say. It was beautiful. dreamer The day is brighter, but the dawn is sweetest. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
dreamer: Thank you! So glad it touched your heart! Hugs to you! Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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