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A Study in Imperfections and Miracles
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A Study in Imperfections and Miracles |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida 
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There is an emptiness a hollowness that wraps itself like a coiling/uncoiling snake playing in viscera I can feel a razor sandpaper tongue flicking with the pulse of this void It beats with my heart, in my throat and temples smelling the need through flared nostrils I am a study in imperfection enough have received degrees through me in disappointed glances and quiet repulsion passive-aggressive rejection A hand – strangely soft, aged after years of bathing in chemicals years of heat cold heat cold Fingers that traced wrinkles ran through dirt and bathing animals slid smooth the downy hair of babies babies As I rest my hand on my belly (also soft, but not strangely so) it traces the imperfections, the scars of miracles if I press hard enough would I feel that familiar warmth? My fingers splayed, like a web seek to snare the serpentine feeling to replace this hollowness with something more purposeful |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wow, Nicole it's GREAT to read you again. This poem has such 'wanting' in it, I really enjoyed it.  |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
...is there something you're not telling me?  this is an interesting study - both in language and personna. want, i feel that... also a lot of angst. good to see you writing something ms Nic. BOL C |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
I have so much to say about this. Much that I can't repeat here. Nic, *sigh* ... I don't want to say "In the mean time..." ... if I could just yank the words out of the air... ... oh, how I HATE language... how it takes hours to translate just a simple impression into stupid readable letters... where's my plug? lol... why can't I just jolt you through this screen... send everything I'm feeling, thinking, believing, wanting out in this shock of plasma or electricity or binary? lol... anything so I wouldn't have to use something as inadequate, clumsy, and limiting as WORDS to tell you how I feel... It's a lot. How's that? so, later, very much later... check your box this evening, hon... I'll be there. SHH ~m |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) I can feel such yearning in your words, dearest friedn, I hope you find that something you are looking for, you deserve the greatest happiness of all! (big hugggsssss) we all love you so much, sweet friend, we all wish the best for you! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nicole, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Jesse Jaymz Senior Member
since 2000-01-24
Posts 708Youngstown, ohio |
I am a study in imperfection such a great line that was taken from my soul. great poem hun *hugS* glad to see you writting again and also glad you mailed me about it  peace and love Jesse  Another town another hotel room |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Too many impressions to reply to, but very, very great. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Sharon - Thank you! It's great to be writing again.. (finally!) C - No, I tell you everything. Really.  heh  BOL M - I know, I know. I'm sharing.  Love yaSHH Noah - Thanks Jesse - Well, seeing as how you hear about my lack of inspiration and inability to write (all the time)... Thanks dear.Kethry - Thank you! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
yeah right! _i_ believe you! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nicole, You rang a bell I heard the sound It sound like it came from hell. Good write. |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
Hi. I just wanted to remind you of something: somebody gets it. SHH. smile, Nic. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
A very nice and uniquely written poem.. Enjoyed.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nicole Writing quite vivid and compelling. Well done! |
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