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Chutzpah
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
I was barely holding on I had written a last will of sorts~ but I held myself tight… sometime 'round midnight, my voice choked, in that moment I believed I had turned to stone. My words, my poetry….stone. Then I remembered Grandma once said I had Chutzpah, that resident spirit that can write you emotions when your mind has been encrypted. I know I heard her voice say, "There's still a wall to go down, girl, do me proud." So I hitched a ride to the north where fog steams off the moon, waiting for smooth November rain. And smooth as chemise it was! I raised my face, opened my mouth and spun my braids. Ah, yes, elixir poured from somewhere over heaven. Now, I hadn't tasted rain since childhood and I couldn't get enough! My feet so wanted to dance…. I almost gave in to the feeling but my toes were wiggling and you know, that's a fine beginning. Carolina |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!Absolutely wonderful. This poem has life and hope and joy. I love it.   Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes indeed, you possess Chutzpah. I shall have to find mine, and repost it... wonderful! It's going to be fun to read you, here in Passions! |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
A mystical memorable ride greatly enjoyed, thank you for sharing. Regards, Olias. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nicely done....and I agree it is going to be fun to read your words... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Carolina--Wonderful, wonderful writing, my dear poet. A possitive influance just glows across time in your words. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Carolina... this was a beautiful reflection of your heart. lovely write, i am looking forwad to reading more of your work... take care, Amy "Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Well you sure did your grandma proud by writing this true beautiful poem Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sounds like a perfect beginning to me. Great illustration of the renewal of a broken spirit. All writing comes |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
How nice that a special Grandmother could give you strength to go on,and even feel happy. I think commiserating under the moon is a thing we should do, definitely I am really enjoying your poems. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Now, I hadn't tasted rain since childhood and I couldn't get enough! My feet so wanted to dance…. I almost gave in to the feeling but my toes were wiggling and you know, that's a fine beginning. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AND...you really do have Chutzpah!! Love your writing!! It is a pure joy having you here! ~hugs, Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
Thank you all for reading Carolina |
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Dennis Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 235Indiana |
yep, it's a fine beginning sure is! Dennis |
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