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1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

0 posted 2003-03-10 05:14 PM

Confessions of a Poet

at times
I grab at strings
fit for webs
that can not support
my own emotions
and breath echoes
in my lungs
as a sigh
singed by
inhaled smoke
as bare feet
hot on black top
walking to
dangerous places
continue on
and these steps
mimic my heart
as heel to toe
heel to toe
and it is true
I am both
blessed and cursed
for even when
I am at
the tip of love
or the point
of pain
words still flow

"Don't let the mistakes of your past be the journey of your future."

Cpat Hair

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1 posted 2003-03-10 05:29 PM

very well done...

it does seem the poet and words are not easily separated.. you capture that well.

Suetang
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Melbourne, Australia

2 posted 2003-03-10 05:30 PM

Hello Helen

I can relate to this so easily for it doesn't matter whether I'm happy or sad, the words continue to flow profusely. My writing is definitely driven by my emotions so I have to have a pen and paper handy at all times. I'm sure there are many who can relate to this.

Take care.......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

the_loner_23
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

3 posted 2003-03-10 06:09 PM

Very well written Helen. I loved it.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Mistletoe Angel

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4 posted 2003-03-11 07:54 PM

(sigh) There is one entity every emotion has in common, every one has a voice of its own, and therefore we write, we sing, we comprehend our emotions and that is what makes the living word live! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this certainly has my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Helen, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

icequeen
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FL USA

5 posted 2003-03-11 08:09 PM

Ohhhh my I do love this...

I grab at strings
fit for webs
that can not support
my own emotions
and breath echoes
in my lungs
as a sigh
singed by
inhaled smoke

wowwwww IWIHWT!!! I'm impressed with how well this flows, too. When read aloud, it just sounds so perfect. Wonderful writing!

the only man worth your tears will never make you cry

Nightshade

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just out of reach

6 posted 2003-03-11 08:13 PM

Awesome Helen!! Into the book for sure! hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

majnu

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since 2002-10-13

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SF Bay Area

7 posted 2003-03-11 11:36 PM

an artery of ink...

nice.

-majnu
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Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet.

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

8 posted 2003-03-11 11:46 PM

Very good, as is all your work.

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~

littlewing
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9 posted 2003-03-12 02:31 AM

helen - nicely done - you have my vote - xxoo

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

10 posted 2003-03-12 09:18 AM

Love this Helen...
One for the book!
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Seymour Tabin
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11 posted 2003-03-12 09:22 AM

1slick_lady
That only means your still alive, enjoyed.

Ericc
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12 posted 2003-03-12 04:47 PM

Excellent poem!
Eric

gemjop
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13 posted 2003-03-12 07:25 PM

I grab at strings
fit for webs
that can not support
my own emotions

ya are amazing with words.

thanks for another beautiful poem helen.

learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love.

vandana

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14 posted 2003-03-12 09:15 PM

enjoyed

Ratleader

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15 posted 2003-03-13 12:14 PM

dangerous places indeed! You are both blessed, and blessed.....

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skyshine

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Beneath the northern stars

16 posted 2003-03-13 12:22 PM

Words seem to flow no matter what we do. Well done, Helen.

Elizabeth

It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got...
--Sheryl Crow

Mysteria

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17 posted 2003-03-13 11:40 AM

Again, a great poem, good luck with this one Helen.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Aretha Franklin

hoot_owl_rn
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18 posted 2003-03-14 07:33 AM

Nan

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19 posted 2003-03-14 07:52 AM

...and flow they do...Nicely done, h...

Connel

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20 posted 2003-03-14 09:09 AM

Perfectly done! Good job!

Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part!

Gentle Spirit
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21 posted 2003-03-14 10:12 AM

Very well done and worth a casting of a vote...

passing shadows
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22 posted 2003-03-14 11:22 AM

my words flow best in pain

good write Helen!

VAS
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23 posted 2003-03-14 11:56 AM

I am both
                                                             blessed and cursed
                                                               for even when
                                                                 I am at
                                                               the tip of love
                                                                or the point
                                                                  of pain
                                                              words still flow

right on the profundity of it all

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

24 posted 2003-03-14 04:47 PM

helen - and those words always flow well...

BC

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WhiteRose
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somebody's dungeon

25 posted 2003-03-16 09:03 PM

Wow, this is splendid. Enjoyed the read

Ringo

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Saluting with misty eyes

26 posted 2003-03-16 10:07 PM

Are you SURE we haven't met???? These words describe (and every writer I know) perfectly.
You are very talented.

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

Sven

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27 posted 2003-03-18 09:26 PM

sounds like a book title on its own Helen. . .

wonderful. . . really wonderful. . . I've really missed your work. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

waldopepper
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28 posted 2003-03-18 09:40 PM

The poet's blessing and curse! But most likely more a blessing. The words become that outlet that lets the feelings flow. A wonderfully crafted piece my friend.

bsquirrel

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29 posted 2003-03-26 04:50 PM

Exactly.

Amature2
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30 posted 2003-04-11 08:40 AM

1slick_lady, this is quite a confession.

"I am both
blessed and cursed
for even when
I am at
the tip of love
or the point
of pain
words still flow"

excellent ending.

VAS
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Oregon

31 posted 2003-04-11 10:14 AM

Wonderfully said, especially the final statement, pain and joy are definitely inspirations to poetry. You've likely already noticed that "breath" needs an "e" on the end to make it a verb.

Oops, it doesn't say you desire critique, so I hope you don't mind the teacher in me coming out.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Professor Gloom
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of Depression

32 posted 2003-04-11 07:35 PM

worthy of a vote
a read
a memory

Gloom

Kethry
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33 posted 2003-04-11 08:04 PM

Profound thoughts, that flow so well it's impossible to not see the depths.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

CocoBaci
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34 posted 2003-04-11 11:30 PM

Fantastic writing 1slick...
Smiles2uSweetie...
*~coco~*

Honeybee
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35 posted 2003-04-13 02:15 PM

Damn! Exactly! This is a poet's creed, most profound and written with your usual flair and honesty. This is a MUST for the book. And I'm also saving this in my library.

I know that I dote on you too much, but, seriously, you ARE a poet, girl!

Take care,
Melissa~

RSWells
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36 posted 2003-04-13 02:57 PM

Words flowing crimson, passions hot and a palpable pulse. Keep dropping words through the web/net. When they're of this quality they're sure to be caught. I've been staying away from the book (for my own reasons) but this gets a vote. Well done Helen.

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37 posted 2003-04-23 01:59 PM

passing shadows
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38 posted 2003-05-10 05:23 AM

needs to be read again

passing shadows
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39 posted 2003-05-26 03:19 AM

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