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Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

0 posted 2003-09-24 02:07 PM

The Boys Inside

maybe who I really am
is the crazy homeless lady
endlessly circling the beach

the woman who cracks dried seaweed
with elephant-tough heels
and pees on tourists’ towels
while they press white bodies
against cold surf

laughing inside my mouth,
she mocks young joggers,
yelling “ugly” over and over,
legs pacing thick in the sand,

perhaps she wants me to scream
at the boys inside her head –
hands over ears to shut out the noise
as they merge into one voice
saying

go to the waves
go to the waves

damn well knowing
she can’t swim

[This message has been edited by Corinne (09-24-2003 02:22 PM).]

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2003-09-24 02:10 PM

Cor... this grips..and speaks to the bit of madness we all have inside..

but before you go to the waves.. look around, I for one would try and hold your hand and talk you out of it...

great writing... as usual...

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2003-09-24 02:10 PM

I'll remember this
in about eight weeks
and think of you,

The Poetess.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (09-25-2003 08:48 AM).]

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

3 posted 2003-09-24 02:18 PM

You have an excellent way of writing that always draws me in Corinne and holds my attention to the very end. Thanks for sharing your talent with us, we are lucky to have you around to enjoy your words...Hugs.

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (09-24-2003 02:18 PM).]

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

4 posted 2003-09-24 09:18 PM

Ron -thank you
and I would take that hand.

Poetess, what do you mean, dear one? What happens in eight weeks?

Gentle Spirit, thank you for such kind words.

Corinne

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2003-09-24 11:28 PM

(big hugggsssssss) I think we all have these moments of chaos emotionally deep, it can be quite unusual to see where such instances lead you sometimes, as though you're walking on slippery ground or thin ice! (sigh) This is deep and poignant writing, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, 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***

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

6 posted 2003-09-25 10:32 AM

Excellent!

wranx
Member Elite

since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

7 posted 2003-09-25 10:51 AM

Ahh, now this is stirring.

Another great write, Core

Ed

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