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vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

0 posted 2003-09-11 11:58 PM

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You all have heard the saying,
"What you see is what you get"
Well let me tell you, one and all
You ain't seen nothin' yet

It's time for rearrangin',
From the inside to the out
And when I'm through you'll understand
Just what I'm talkin' 'bout

I've been so long in hiding
Kept my heart 'neath lock and key
Today that's all about to change
Just stick around and see

It won't be done with mirrors
No distracting smoke or lights
Just honest metamorphosis
To introduce new heights

You've seen me on these pages
Now just take a closer look
You'll see that I exist beyond
The cover of the book

Though I remain 'untitled'
While my story's in unfold
You'll find that there's a hearbeat
Pulsing with a life untold

My parchment may be weathered
Edges singed from being burned
But in each battered page there lies
A yearning to be turned

~vlraynes

When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix
[This message has been edited by vlraynes (09-12-2003 08:03 AM).]

Sunnyone
Member Ascendant

since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

1 posted 2003-09-12 12:00 PM

Oh yeah!!!! You go girl, and do it in style!!!! Wow, this is great, and I love reading the power in every line....~S~

Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

2 posted 2003-09-12 12:06 PM

WOW!
fantastic Vicky...this flowed beautifully and I'm looking forward to more of you dear.

love it.

Maree

fate is not just
whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

(Ani DiFranco)

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

3 posted 2003-09-12 12:13 PM

Vicky...you are a special treasure, that's for sure!! Loved this, my friend.

Kahlil
Senior Member

since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

4 posted 2003-09-12 12:35 PM

Oooooo! This is AWESOME!! You go! ~K~

Skyfire

Member Elite

since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

5 posted 2003-09-12 12:51 PM

I had something really profound to say to this, but you distracted me, so I'll say this: You're my hero

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2003-09-12 01:07 AM

makes me wanna dance...

right on into change!

Ratleader

Member Rara Avis

since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

7 posted 2003-09-12 01:24 AM

A class act....relaxed and colloquial, but completely avoiding the traps that go with that way of talking. Nice work here.

~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº>
______________Ratleader______________

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2003-09-12 02:05 AM

I just have to give this beauty a home where it will be very appreciated!

You go, girl! Rock on! Roll on!

EA

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

9 posted 2003-09-12 03:01 AM

Vicky . . . Good Lord you are burning up the screen!
This is awesome, made me think of
a freer time, ya did . . .
*smile*
Good for you . . .
much to be proud of
and you are . . .
as am I
xxoo

King of Hearts
Junior Member

since 2003-09-12

Posts 32

10 posted 2003-09-12 03:08 AM

Baby..You ain't seen nothing yet...strong words...powerful..I agree!

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

11 posted 2003-09-12 07:13 AM

Methinks there's a grand white tiger in there.. yep...

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

12 posted 2003-09-12 07:39 AM

Your parchment my dear is like a fine wine, getting better and better all the time...you go girl...this was awesome!!!!!

Kit McCallum

Administrator

Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

13 posted 2003-09-12 07:58 AM

Vicky, this was absolutely wonderful! Beautiful flow to your cadence and rhyme throughout, and I loved your sentiments. Just excellent!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

14 posted 2003-09-12 08:03 AM

vlraynes
Excellent write, you are a wonder.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

15 posted 2003-09-12 08:28 AM

"My parchment may be weathered
Edges singed from being burned
But in each battered page there lies
A yearning to be turned"

May I watch and learn??

Susan

QjQ
Member Elite

since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

16 posted 2003-09-12 09:53 AM

excellent penning,,,

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

17 posted 2003-09-12 10:22 AM

Now you KNOW where I'm putting this one...
may we ALL take a note from your book...

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

18 posted 2003-09-12 01:04 PM

I heard trumpets accompanying this announcement... and they sounded FINE! *S*

Excellent work!

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

19 posted 2003-09-12 01:46 PM

Though I remain 'untitled'
While my story's in unfold
You'll find that there's a hearbeat
Pulsing with a life untold

My parchment may be weathered
Edges singed from being burned
But in each battered page there lies
A yearning to be turned

Vicky, I love this, Lady!! You go, my friend!!

Hugs to you

Ethel

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

20 posted 2003-09-12 01:55 PM

Vicky~
Just lovely~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
[email protected]

JilGirl
Member

since 2003-05-24

Posts 364
Washington

21 posted 2003-09-12 01:56 PM

Good gracious! Wadda write!
I like the determination expresed here!
"Growth" personified!

My favorite part is:
The whole blessed thing!

WOW!

'Tiz feathers that make the bird -
Always remember to keep them fluffed
but, never, EVER ruffle them!

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

22 posted 2003-09-12 02:01 PM

Wow Vicky!
You're burning a hole in my monitor.
You go girl...you rock!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ Summer can't be over...
I still have sand in my shoes ~

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

23 posted 2003-09-12 02:18 PM

grinnin' like a wild woman...

wanna start a club?

chuckles and hugs.

Love this, but you KNEW that!

love YOU, crazy raindancer!

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

24 posted 2003-09-12 02:49 PM

Wow...you guys are too cool!

Sunny...thanks so much, lady.  Your enthusiasm
and encouragement make me smile.  *hugs*

Maree...hey there, you...thanks for being patient with
me while I was working on this one...LOL...and thanks
for the enthusiastic response.  I'm looking forward to
more of me too...*smiles and hugs*

Martie...as are you...*smile*...thank you, my friend. *hugs*

Kahill...thanks so much for your enthusiasm. *smile*

Rhonda...LOL...so sorry to have distracted you.  *smile*
Thanks for the compliment...*hugs and smiles*

Dixie...me too!  *smile*  Thank you, friend.

Ed...that's quite a compliment.  Thank you, sir...glad you like this. *smile*

Linda...you're so good to me!  Thanks  for giving this one
a home..*smile*...glad you enjoyed it. *hugs*

Sue...yes...freer, indeed...*smile*.  Thank you, lady...
for being YOU, and for being me sis. *love and hugs*

King of Hearts...thanks so much for the
enthusiasm.  *smile*  Really glad you enjoyed this.

Nan...YES...that's it!  Love you, lady..*hugs and smiles*

Lee...your kind words make me smile.  Thank you, lady. *smile*

Kit...SO happy to see your name on this one!  You always bring
a smile to my day.  Thank you much, my friend. *smiles and hugs*

Sy...and you are a wonderful friend.  Thank you, love. *hugs and smiles*

Susan...you're too kind.  Thank you so much, my friend.
I'm really happy you enjoyed this one. *smiles and hugs*

Glenn...thank you, friend.  *smile*

Karilea...smiling big at your reply...thank you, lady...*love and hugs*

Ruth...glad you heard those trumpets, and especially glad they
sounded 'FINE'.  *smile*  Thank you, my friend.  *hugs*

Ethel...good to see you here, my friend.  I hope you're feeling better.
Thanks for the enthusiasm and encouragement.  *smiles and hugs*

Marge...thank you much.  *hugs and smiles*

Shirl...smiling so big at your reply...so glad you enjoyed
"The whole blessed thing!"...*smile*.  Thank you, lady!  *hugs*

Nancy Lee...really glad you enjoyed this, lady.  Sorry about
the monitor...LOL.  Thank you!  *smiles and hugs*

Karen...you wild woman, you!  *grin*  A club!...YES!  LOL...
so much fun! *smile*  Love YOU too, lady.  You's the bestest
dance teacher EVER!  *grins and hugs*

Gawd...love you all SO MUCH!  You make me smile!
Saved up all my hugs and kisses for all of you...

Love to you all,
~Vicky

When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix
[This message has been edited by vlraynes (09-12-2003 02:51 PM).]

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

25 posted 2003-09-12 03:27 PM

A treasure of a write.
Thank you for sharing.

Hugs, Marti

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

26 posted 2003-09-12 03:50 PM

Thanks so much, Marti..
Hugs back to ya...
When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

27 posted 2003-09-12 04:43 PM

(smiles) Yay!!! Oh Vicky, I just love seeing this determined and perservering side of you, sweet friend, you are always more than we think you are, as you are a colorful and loving spirit that speaks only with honesty and soul! (kiss on cheek) Whoever reads this better get the picture or they'll be too rusty for the shelf, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Vicky, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

Ceinwyn
Member Elite

since 2000-07-09

Posts 2175
VA

28 posted 2003-09-12 10:27 PM

seriously I just gotta say go on with yer badself

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

dgvarner
Member Elite

since 2000-05-13

Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida

29 posted 2003-09-13 09:00 AM

As Bob Seger said, "...Here I am, turn the page" !

I love this my friend...Inside you lies an angel waiting to fly...give her wings!
-----------
"You'll see that I exist beyond
The cover of the book"

That you do! Way beyond!

lv,g

"Now would you mind if I bared my soul / If I came right out and said you're beautiful..." B. Adams

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