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CaseyLeigh Junior Member
since 2003-05-15
Posts 48 |
drove down small town main street today wished for a clear blue day instead i received a cloudy mess of rain falling on my blue chariot through those trickles of what we think is not acidic a banner, abused by the weather, hung low across the photo shop and the courthouse which makes claims at serving justice as a blue plate special it read: "april is sexual assault awareness month: walk a mile in her shoes" and i think while this month's showers drench where were you on that overcast day a month from now and three years past where was your awareness while i cowered in an azure vehicle a gun at my head a sick taste and a stranger's hands invading me and not even a few steps from here walking a mile in the suggested high heels adorning the sign would not compare to the country i have crossed in now calloused bare feet walking a mile would not lend one to nearly enough sights along the way those tourist attractions the one that says, "come one, come all- see the mess, hiding by an orange crate full of vinyl" hearing the banging on the door to attend the summer's festivities too paralyzed too sick in the head to answer to think to feel anything but novacaine flooding my veins "but they try," i say they try their hand at prevention even if the hand is unaware and sheltered beneath mary kay moisturizers warm winter gloves and perfunctory wedding bands but what can a shoddy banner do hanging low at the end of a month's showers as i pass beneath it what can it do to save a cynic like me or the next [This message has been edited by CaseyLeigh (05-15-2003 03:12 AM).] |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Casey, welcome to Passions. A powerful, heartfelt, though sad write. ~Many~ here will relate to the feelings so well written. You will find much support here; am glad you've joined us. Look forward to more of your poetry. Hugs, Pat  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Casey Leigh, Welcome to Passions! Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting! Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS! Very insightful first post. I look forward to seeing more of your work. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
 Enjoyed your first post!! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Casey Leigh,  To Passions In Poetry This is a very strong and powerful poem. I think you've found a good place to be where you will be given a lot of support, if this is written from your own personal experience. I look forward to reading more of your work. Hugs, Ethel.....garysgirl |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
I don't think it's to be taken very seriously, Casey. It's always something awareness month, but nobody ever really bothers to think too much on it. People try very hard to be heroic without doing anything at all to change things... things like acknowledging some kind of "awareness" month are just the little ways in which they can pretend that they truly do care. That's the sad state of the world... But there are people who genuinely care, who really wish to make a difference... you'll find that they're usually very, very sad people, who've invested time and effort in changing the world for the better. I don't think "awareness" will change much, it's just another form of false action... some kind of opiate for the real victims. Pardon me for sounding a little cynical myself. But I did enjoy your poem, because I've seen the same banner and I had more or less the same response as you did. Glad that you posted this, Casey. Welcome to Passions in Poetry. Parasite Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Casey, I won't say I enjoyed your poem. It's too real, too true, and too tragic. A lot of people care, but they can't be around when the trouble starts. At least they try to help pick up the pieces. You have to give them credit for that. Welcome to Passions. I'm not around much, but when I come by I'll look for your poetry-it's powerful stuff. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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CaseyLeigh Junior Member
since 2003-05-15
Posts 48 |
thanks for the replies... i don't mean to blame anyone for lack of awareness in this poem. in short, only one person can be held responsible for that. i think i was trying to touch on the fact that people don't realize these things happen...to people in their families, their friends, or their co-workers. i think people sometimes live under the "it will never happen to me or anyone i know" umbrella. perhaps i shouldn't have shared something so personal for my first post, but this is the most recent thing that i wrote. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Casey, everyone interprets poetry differently. It's up to us, the writer, to see if we can do our best to have everyone come to the same understanding - not always an easy task, for as you point out, we all reside under different umbrellas. Keep writing. You have been through a lot - and you will find, as you read, that there are a lot of poets here to do go beyond their shy and write what means most to them - again, another task not always easily accomplished. I look forward to reading more of your work. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
A powerful piece. and yes, the haunting resounds... Welcome. I look forward to reading more of your work. |
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Drexler_McStyles Member
since 2002-11-18
Posts 195Venice, Ca |
where is the poem about the maid you promised not so long ago? you have to start churning these things out like butter now darling... D. |
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CaseyLeigh Junior Member
since 2003-05-15
Posts 48 |
that one is on the way, it's in dire need of editing. there is too much i can say about that woman... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Casey Hard to put out a banner of true feeling, unless you have been in that hurtful place yourself. Help comes from speaking out (as you did in this poem), for in so doing you become stronger. Welcome to Passions! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
CaseyLeigh~ Poignantly felt~ You've written this expertly~ There are just so many who fail to be responsive to acts of violation~ Awareness begins within each of us ... and hopefully your write will tune a reader into 'looking', 'thinking', 'taking action to be more aware'~ Welcome to Passions and thank you for sharing an emotion-packed first post~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
No banner can touch this painful reality. You've done an excellent job of pulling the truth right out of the garbage can. It does stink, and no amount of MKAY can cover it up. Welcome to Pips, Casey. I'm looking forward to more reality bytes from you. |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Welcome Keep writing. Bernie A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Drexler said quote: and you said quote:  We take series...  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Casey, this is a very heartaching but true debut, dearest friend, I think it is because of all the cynics out there that these awareness things go nowhere! Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, there is always some among those who feel awareness will accomplish nothing in the end and that domino effect seems to occur! It's all part of philosophy, and I only pray we can just live free of this notion, God Bless You! Welcome to Passions, sweet Casey, 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 Casey, 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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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
A good piece of writing - raw feelings presented in a raw state. Time does not heal all wounds, but no one gets away from karma. Thank you for sharing your work here. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Casey: amazing writing here and the message is quite clear . . . you bleed and for a first post I must say you have quite taken my breath away this morning Welcome to PIP you have come to the right place xxoo |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Casey, You are welcome here... there is no better poetry than that which is written real... from the heart, and shared, because it will always be respected. Look forward to writing with you. ThisDiamond |
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FlyingCloud Member
since 2003-04-28
Posts 151A little place inside my head |
A great opening poem at passions! Welcome. This poem struck me hard emotionally because of things that had happened to people I know.   ^~^If we cannot live so as to be happy, let us least live so as to deserve it.~*~ |
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