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Barbara Trautman Member
since 2002-10-23
Posts 90 |
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS I am from darkness and shadows Sunlit orange groves and rolling poppy fields "Fantasia" spilling across Saturday matinee screens Skating from my house to school every sunshiny day Ribbon festooned Maypole dancing and resin-dusty violin lessons. I am from angry voices and tearful recriminations Snowflakes falling from the sky like fairy parachutes Ice cream made from crystalline snow, sugar and vanilla Children clamoring to pedal the cranky old player piano Young voices raised in wobbling praise of The Old Rugged Cross. I am from so many houses, none could be called home Tinkling crystal, candlelight and party gowns Train trips to a sparkling sea and golden beaches Cable car rides and Chinatown Shrimp cocktails, Uncle Frnak and Fishermen's Wharf. I am from bitter tears, hostility and venom Wild strawberry patches, sugar cookies and lemonade Mountain streams and tall green trees Eager hands picking plump, sun-hot gooseberries First loves and stolen teen-age kisses. I am from heavy hearts and despair Testy tempers, sneering sarcasm, words that hurt People who hide their anger behind false smiles Children cower and do not understand why Family troubles must stay behind closed doors. Bleat |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
I really related to this. We are all from so many places/times/experiences aren't we? (and a part of me is from San Fran too...it was the coldest winter I ever spent, the summer I spent there - to borrow from Twain) This is beautifully written! -Venus |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Barbara, Nice to have you here at Passions, and a very honest and truthful post, visual and related to well by so many... |
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Welcome to Passions in Poetry, Barbara. Your work will be welcomed here. This is a profound and insightful piece... Check your email for a special greeting...  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Barbara, ~Welcome to Passions~ Like your first poem and look forward to reading more. I do believe you will have touched many. Hugs and Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Welcome to Passions!! Enjoyed your first post. Have fun here. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
 Barbara Welcome to Passions In Poetry I hope you klike it here. You wrote a very emotional first post. Even though it was sad to me, it was written very well.I look forward to reading more of your poetry.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Much enjoyed your first post! I look forward to seeing more of your work. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Much enjoyed and welcome aboard, look forward to more insightful stuff  |
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dhicks03 Member
since 2002-12-26
Posts 267Missouri,USA |
Wow, very nice entrance! Thanks for sharing! Dennis |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This was a fascinating portrayal of a charmed life~ Things are rarely as they seem to be eh? Welcome Barbara, it's nice to have you here. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggssssssssss) Oh Barbara, this is such a wonderful but heartbreaking debut, sweet friend, yes, that is what a family is good for, to help each others love dndure and to solve any problem and must stay with whoever is in the family, God Bless You, my thoughts are with you! Welcome to Passions, sweet Barbara, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your lovely words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barbara, 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow! Welcome to Passions! I enjoyed this write, very strong. |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
powerful write--enjoyed and Welcome!!! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You...are going to be a favorite. Welcome to Passions! Karilea |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
I really liked this Barbara. Sounds like we're related. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
It seems all families have their issues and disfunctions that get passed from one generation to another. I enjoyed reading this and want to welcome you to Passions. A home of multitalented poets whose respect and admiration for each other is astounding. I look forward to reading more of your words. Huggles, Marti A poem is never finished, only abandoned. |
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