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Misguided Suffragette
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Misguided Suffragette |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA 
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 Misguided Suffragette Flaxen-haired once - streaked now by miles Waxen-looked taunts - legacy of faded smiles Fretfulness, the worse has already come and gone Regretful Baroness, says farewell to apologetic harm. A swollen majesty, a suffragette is she. She's left so many desperate times before Wolf, accustomed to the bite, outside the door Novice contentment - courtesan of fatality Each day she feels each woe's she's ever had Bereft of being Daddy's girl - painful and sad Paragon Queen of Drama, on stage of her own Noisome frailties shrink her heart - her home. She has dimmed the light out of brightest stars Symbolic sympathies played by absurd avatar Pushing for issues that aren't voted on yet She was - and always will be a Misguided Suffragette |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Wow, awesome! I especially loved the lines "A swollen majesty, a suffragette is she" and "Novice contentment - courtesan of fatality"...your word usage and descriptions of the woman in this piece are superb. Thank you for such a unique and well-penned read. I enjoyed!  *Krista Knutson* |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I like her cause she doesnt like shoes either ha...this was beautifully written jeff...loved the painting too...very lovely..hugss ~Vic |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Suffering suffragettes! Nice picture of Miss Guided. She didn't look like she suffered much. |
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PearlsB4Swine Member
since 2002-02-01
Posts 130where the heart finds me |
I enjoyed this thoughful piece. It can either describe a feminist looking back over her life to try and understand why it all went wrong, or one who became so initmate with her own goals that she allowed the "feminine" side of her to be buried in the rubble of a broken life and believes herself justified. This could apply to many women who were mislead by the feminist movement, and those who were merely distracted. Very potently presented. I followed the link in your picture...Jezebel is a prime example of Feminism of her day. Excellent choice of artwork!  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Wow, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I too saw a vision of a girl growing up and affected by the feminist movement too, trying to win rights for women! (big hugggsssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jeff, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Shadow thanks for this, I really enjoyed this and I loved the painting too. floria Floria |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
ShadowRider darling heart, very good piece gives me a lot to ponder on. No one who has studied the feminist movement will deny that there are tragic stories within. For one thing the very word feminism has become for some anathema, this largely because of the harm that has been done the cause by some who hijacked it for their own ends. Thence serving no ones desires least of all their own. I won’t go into here the convoluted and often crazy side tracks of the issue but would advise anyone who is interested in the women’s movement and or the issue of equality to get themselves a copy of The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan. This is a very well written and clever poem, I’m very impressed.   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 [This message has been edited by Marsha (03-10-2002 08:39 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautifully written, Shadow.... I love the painting, too! This reminds me of a spoiled little girl who grew up believing she could always have what she wanted, and then found out that she couldn't. In short...I think you wrote this poem about me!  Thank you! copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
alwye: I am pleased as punch you identified those two lines. I know sometimes it doesn't show, but I spend much time working each line. . .just so. And, for you to see that effort,. . .well, it makes it all worthwhile. Thank you! Vic: there's something as sweet as honey about your responses. *s* Not sure why Jezebel didn't have any shoes, but that works for me as well! The more calluses we have, the less we are cut easily! My hopes are: I didn't step on too many toes in writing this! Thanks Vic! MidniteSun: ~laughing~ I think the suffering is metaphorical and internal anguish, mostly! A suffragette has the right idea; it's the application of those that leaves a method to be desired. PB4S: Hey guy! You hit the proverbial nail on the head-nose with that appraisal. Exactly so. Is it some person that plays the drama queen, or is it describing the pitfalls of the feminist movement? One thing is for certain: the playing field needed equaled. They are hero's in my book. |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Noah: it is a story of sorts. Of how values, necessary ones, are at times convoluted in order to make them work right. Hopefully the picture wasn't as morose as I painted it. Noah, I appreciate so much your replies, and your time in reading. You are one special person, Ami! Floria: Awww….thank you sweet gal! Just a humble effort to keep all things important in some kind of historic perspective. Marsha: I am dumbfounded by that profound response. For you to put that much thought into the response is indeed humbling to this writer. The hijacked inner-purposes of feminism was a definite intent on why I wrote this. I did read that book, the Feminine Mystique. It's about time I reread it. I wish the movement could get back on the right track again, don't you? *sigh* Aw Madame Munkster: I do hope you are feeling better. I can tell by your words you right, you have the chutzpah it takes to beat those physical demons. Godwilling, Godbless you. and by the way, ahem…I was one of them there-dude(ettes) too! Found you have to work hard to get what you need. What you want comes later! Thank all of you so much, and take care of yourselves. tSR/Jeff |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Jeff darling boy, yes love I do wish that Feminism could return to it’s essential paths. I think I very nearly displayed my brain in my reply and that would never do you know. Shhhh I don’t think anyone noticed that I slipped up And you won’t tell anyone will you? Good. As I said before this is an outstanding piece of writing  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I love your style, creative phrases and message in this. I'm not sure if I've ever read your poetry before, but, I will definately look forward to more by you...you have talent! Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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