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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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Caught in my throat are the adjectives that choke me awake, the only cure the open minded screams of wait that I step into each morning. Struggling within, thinking it over, I should have known better, the drama behind these lids, exhausting as I run from myself. ~~*~~ I dare to risk losing my fears of aloneness yet remnants of yesterday remind me how I worry about the future...even as I try to let go and live in the present. I admire that part of me that has come this far. And as I disrobe each night, I see me for who I am, despite the faults, and I am learning to sidestep the negativity that follows, sometimes confronting me, to make for a challenging tomorrow. ~~*~~ You are important in my life. Every now and then I need a "tune-up"... someone to remind the vulnerable me that I am lovable. To be able to explore that part of me that walks in shadows admitting to myself that there are times I will need help and learn to welcome it. I am where I need to be today, my eyes smiling as I look for the beauty in life, the peace in nature and learn to trust my inner butterfly. ~~*~~ M |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Maruren, You have a beautiful large inner butterfly. And I see it every time I read you.  |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Beautiful.. Thanks for sharing.. I really enjoyed the read. I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
I thought about so many things while reading this that I jumbled together my thoughts and became toungue-tied. thinking... It is good to have someone to accept us for who we are, and when we have this person in our lives, we don't ever want to lose them. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sy, that was a very sweet thing to say...thank you, it made my morning Connel  Opeth, hmmm tongue-tied thoughts..that could be inspiring you know? I think you got the right message... I was describing how I have come along these last few years of my life...how I have learned to accept, work towards my goals and to try and keep a positive outlook, despite what might be thrown my way. Thank you, Opeth ~Smiling M |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
Wow... Have you ever just read something and said "That's me!"? Because you just wrote me. A very beautiful poem. Thank you. Kielo According to statistics, a man eats a prune every twenty seconds. I don't know who this fellw is, but I know where to find him. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
So there are 2 mes now.. *s thank you M |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) And you will fly, sweet friend, just let your heart soar in faith and you will kiss the skies as you are where you should be, for you belong! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is wonderfully uplifting, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Maureen, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Contabo Member
since 2001-11-21
Posts 159 |
You're going to make it aren't you? We talked all those years ago and I knew you would. Contabo |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Maureen, I love the idea of your inner butterfly! Good poem! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Maureen, I also like that you have "an inner butterfly". She flys gracefully across these pages of blue every time you write, too. "Love makes the world go around" |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Liked this much, Maureen but, don't you think that they should have been named......Flutterbyes? |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Noah...always an uplifting response from you, thanks M Contabo, still have me wondering (since I have to admit, I talked to many)but yes, I am, I will come out of here happy and free to be me.  Nan, and Ethel, thank you ((hugs))for encouraging me. wranx, yes they could be flutterbyes ..hmmm I was trying to think of something witty to say but I don't have anything fluttering my brain at the moment. Thanks for the visits all M |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Maureen darling girl when you write the world stills to read the words of wonder, the moon shines with a certain special glow when your words are breathed into the nights air. I love this utterly utterly. You know there are those who would read this and their lives will be transformed by the touch of this gem on their souls, because of this they will be enriched beyond measure. Truly this is utterly utterly beautiful, as are you, exquisite writing  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Marsha, I feel sort of sad that as I am improving in health I know of another that isn't. Hugging You in support, Always, M |
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