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"I Am" (A Karen Challenge)
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"I Am" (A Karen Challenge) |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida 
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I am quick with humor and sharp of tongue I wonder of songs I've left unsung I hear my nightmares and live without dream I see what should have been unseen I want to unring the rung I am quick with humor and sharp of tongue I pretend ignorance and love I feel judgemental hands from above I touch the darkness of his sin I worry of what is trapped within I cry for broken strings that were strung I am quick with humor and sharp of tongue I understand my part was none I say the past is long dead, done I dream of freedom in mind I try to let loose my hearts bind I hope for clear inhale of lung I am quick with humor and sharp of tongue Disclaimer: Every word really does have meaning for and to me. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh you...we are SO much alike.  Hard to say that I LOVED this, as I saw so much of me in it, I know the pain of writing it. Susan? You did this beautifully. I thank you. (and I'll go cook now, but I'll write you soon.)  |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Well done...and it would be very interesting if you took some of these phrases and wrote about yourself again...I like them a lot. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Karen-Thank you so much. I had no clue when I began that it would end up there. I to feel a connection sometimes when I read what you write... PDV-Thank you. Not sure I could write more than what I have already said on this particular subject...specific's are taboo as some parties involved are still around and I have pledged to act a certain part... I hope I didn't tarnish the fun of the challenge.... |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Really good Susan...interesting!! I enjoyed reading your inner thoughts. Chris |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you Chris! |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This was interesting and enjoyable.I like the personal writes for it lets me see some of who you are.You took this challenge well. angelblueyes |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you Angel! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Amazing write I'm loving these especially the insights |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you, Aenimal! Where is yours? |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
well done not sure I could do this....  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you Brian! Trust me on this...I have read you and you not only could do it, you would do it very well... I will be waiting... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
God, Susan this was amazing! love your repeating line, gave it the punch xxoo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful write! I enjoyed who you are |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Sue and Dixie~Thank you both, such praise coming from two that I admire so much. Susan C. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Susan, sister poet: You ARE the clarifier of hope and optimism. Enjoy your work very much. TD |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 Love your disclaimer, little girl...Now I feel as if I know you are here, sitting right next to me! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
It's nice to know you, Susan Caldwell. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
And so they should, these words. Happy to know you. Ed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You are you, and that is special! It had the ring of authenticity and that this wasn't "just" poetry. I enjoyed getting to know you better!  EA |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Thanks for sharing YOU with us, Susan. Hugs, ~Vicky "My friends are my estate." |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"I hear my nightmares and live without dream I see what should have been unseen..." I don't think this is such a bad thing. I tolerate my nightmares and prefer sleep without dreams. Thank you for sharing this. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
you need no disclaimer...there is truth in our words...and one can see between those lines, always. hugs M |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you for all the wonderful responses! I love you guys! *sniff* Karilea~There are days when I wish that were true, just to feel the warmth of your sunshine. Icy~The nightmares and dreams are the waking kind, I have the sleeping kind...Now I am off to read your new stuff...oh the excitement... Susan C. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A quick humor and a sharp tongue can be a very interesting combination... I can relate... yep...  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you Nan! the combination leaves people either hating me or loving me...no in between....*sigh* |
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