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Faded Glory (partly inspired by Regina's Female)
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Faded Glory (partly inspired by Regina's Female) |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone 
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She once had hair of ravens' kiss and eyes of softest chocolate brown she had such breasts to make men weep and wore her beauty like a crown. As time passed by in rush of fools she noticed changes gradually a little here, a little there it seemed to happen naturally. One day while dressing, she in shock saw something heretofore unknown her face no longer smiled at her it sat in wrinkles of its own. Her body seemed deflated now not in quite the right location things moved and grew and shrank in turn Aghast, she stared in frustration. Hair still shiny, streaked in white eyes, red rimmed from years of crying seems her glory now has left her her "self" gone, she feels like dying. She has to sit and ponder some this new "other" she inhabits and slowly dawns a new resolve she is more than beauty, dammit! Her soul is still as full of love her heart yet has no boundaries so do please look at her with depth there's so much left of her to see. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Wonderful inspiration, and indeed a glorious write!! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
beauty is diverse true internal beauty shows aura of woman Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssssss) Oh Sandra, this is so soft and compassionate! (sad sigh) True beauty is always on the inside, and she's only grown to be even more loving and beautiful! (sigh) My heart cries out to her sorrow, but also in delight to feel the love of this special woman! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend! (kiss on cheek) Muah! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sandra, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
catalinamoon, I am so happy that you were inspired by regina's poem. I was too, yet my muse has been tired of late. This is wonderful - as always. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Yes, there's so much more to see. As corny as it sounds, a body is just a body, but true beauty always lies within. The trick is to not let that beauty ever be wrinkled by age. Great write, my friend. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Beautiful in such a heavy-hearted way... I could FEEL the leaden weight imbued in this poem... and behind it. It's always so easy to remark about something; so much harder to live the concepts... Anyone with an iota of sensitivity, I believe, will be able to relate to the message here. A few, even, may be up to the challenge of being a little less "superficial"... Although it absolutely seems so, it never truly is too late to start anew -- it starts with the desire, intent, and decision. Then it's all in the actions which at times can be in the face of what the world/universe would lead us to believe... This poem especially moved me, Sandra. -MVS "Learn to let go of fear, doubt, and disbelief..." --THE MATRIX |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading your thoughts...James |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
She has to sit and ponder some this new "other" she inhabits and slowly dawns a new resolve she is more than beauty, dammit! Her soul is still as full of love her heart yet has no boundaries so do please look at her with depth there's so much left of her to see. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is such a great piece Sandra..a real keeper for those days when we just don't feel so good about ourselves. Enjoyed so much! ~hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
it's what I've always said. . .there's always more than what you see. . . great job Sandra. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
The person who coined the phrase that beauty is only skin deep was wrong....Beauty lies within, deep within. Comes out when it feels appreciated for what He/She is. Lies dormant until that time or....IF the beauty is felt at other times....comes to the surface, shimmering....for all, including the other person...to enjoy forever. I have always said that behind the eyes of an older person lies the mind of a young person, wanting desperately to be seen as such. I believe that is true IF we are not happy with our "other person" look. Beautiful write Sandra. Very much so. And your picture shows a lot of beauty to match your beautiful words. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
she is more than beauty, dammit! Yes! You certainly are! Smart, sweet, sensitive, mysterious, giant hearted, and many....many more things than we ever were when we were young, supple, and selfish...and very naive. We are women that have our own sense of what we want! We are special in our secret ingredients. Our garden grows exotic blooms that our youth never heard of. There are some things I'd never trade for the lack of experience!  You are wonderful! Sincerely, Regina |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
and yes, the depths, the true beauty, no one need ask for anything more than to look beyond the flesh...I love this, absolutely love it! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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