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Don't Put Me on a Pedestal
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Don't Put Me on a Pedestal |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Embarrassed, with my buttocks, bare, exposing all my faults to see. Yet, you find pleasure in the view. How very odd that seems to me. This fig leaf, like an ancient thong, lends privacy to humble ways, though hints of what there lies beneath, is sometimes seen on cloudless days. None of us are impervious. I’m growing old, I’m chipped and cracked. Friends use my shoulders to find rest. Companionship, I’ve never lacked. I do not need a pedestal. God carved me to stand on my own. For many years I’ve faced the sea. Now weathered, has my marble grown. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, yes, you are a very strong and compassionate person and I know He has such wonderful plans for you yet and you have a sinew more durable than any other, love, which makes you special! (sigh) I send angel hugs your way, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Auguste ~ ...and your weathered marble will always be compelling and alluring to those who are fortunate to be with you... Love, Light & Laughter EA |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
They better not...there's not room enough up here on this pedestal for both of us lard butts yanno!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OK, so no pedestal. But can I stick your smiling face on a postcard?  Good to see you today, Michael. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Enjoyed this Michael... Good to see you here today. ~Hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Michael, this is wonderful, and if you're chipped and cracked, it certainly doesn't show in your writing!! I loved this one, and it's descriptiveness!! A truly happy person is one who |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Michael Good to see your smiling face. Yeah, I could kind of tell that you have no lack of companionship...how could someone who is as lovable and sweet as you. Your have a very kind heart, friend, and it shows in your poetry and your replies to the rest of us. But, being put on a pedestal is hard, isn't it? It's hard to live up to the expectations from others who put you up there, isn't it? By the way, I like that first verse of your poem...lol It was cute the way you wrote that. Brought a smile to my face...  Hugs from Ethel  |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hey! What are you doing showing everyone your butt?!  (sorry) ok ok, really, friends tend to put you up there cause you are always so nice, we want everyone to know it, so you stand taller than others......let 'em look |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Good write Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--You look good anyway you turn, espcially there in your heart.  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Michael, Don't know any poet who can resist writing about the 'moon'...one way or the other....smiling here. Carved in rock, weathered....that's the best...that is when the true beauty begins.....glad it is within you....you give so much back....BTW, I checked out your paintings..love 'em...ships and the sea...mmmmmmmm.... beautiful, such talent, enjoy your poetry and paintings....God's blessings and hope you are doing okay. Take care, hugs Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
As Pat said, the true beauty shows in the weathered stone. Keep your humble heart, and be assured of the beauty of yourself and the great friend you are to have others at your shoulder Oh and be glad its because of pride they put you on a pedestal. ..At one time my sister locked me to a table, pulled down my pants, wrote MOON ME on my buttocks, opened the door (which the table was by) ..left it open and left. Ah ..love *cough* ..memories! Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 nice! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
*s made me smile especially Toerags remarks... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Michael, You made my heart smile with the posterior of the situation. Excellent image for the truly down to earth, and honest. I agree, no pedestal needed...you already stand tall enough. Smiles from ThisDiamond |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Noah, You're making me blush. LOL! Thank you, my friend. Earth Angel, What a nice thing to say, thank you! Toerag, How did you know I was a lard butt? LOL! Okay, you keep the pedestal, I'm stepping down. Kacy, Only if you stick your own on one first. Nice to see you and thanks! Nancy, Thanks and hugs! Sunny, Yep, chips and cracks all over the place, but thanks for liking this one. Hugs Ethel, Nice to know I can bring you a smile. That's always a nice feeling for me. Thank you! Susan, Hey, you, my britches are UP, I promise! LOL! And you're much too sweet, I know I stand in the masses, let Toerag have the pedestal. Hugsloner, Thank you and hope you are well. Martie, I love our friendship, you accept all my faults and still stand beside me always. Thank you! Hugs Pat, I kinda like the moon. OOPS! I mean I like the moon, but NOT mooning. Does that sound better, or am I just sticking my foot deeper in my mouth? LOL! Hey, I much appreciate the kind words about my artwork. I never took lessons, so when someone admires my work it always means a lot to me. Thank you! Alyssa, Maybe your sister was just out of writing paper? LOL! Hey, thanks for responding. Dixie, Thank you, my friend. Maureen, Smiles are always nice, so keep doing it. Thank you, it's always nice seeing you here. ThisDiamond, What a very sincere compliment. You just me a smile from ear to ear. Thank you, dearly. |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
Michael, I really love this it was funny though |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Carol, funny is cool. Just happy knowing you enjoyed it. By the way, welcome to our family here at Passions. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
.. Yet marble is pretty impervious, isn't it?... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Good to read your words today Michael....and very well written they are! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Nan, not only that but it's also HEAVY and as it happens, I'm kind of a lightweight. LOLDonna, it's so good to see you here. Thank you much for reading. |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
Please get back on that pedestal for a moment while I place this laurel wreath upon your weathered brow! (It's my way of saying thanks for writing such an enjoyable and enlightening poem. Its sincere tone overlaid with slight -though appropriate- hints of tongue-in-cheek and the simple, strong images made it an enjoyable read for me. I particularly liked the final stanza and its philosophical relevance to the poem's title and theme.) I look forward to reading more of your work. Patrick Talty [This message has been edited by pjtalty (02-07-2003 09:10 PM).] |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Auguste, What a powerful, humble poem! And, in my humble opinion, a well crafted piece of art. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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