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A Nip and a Tuck
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A Nip and a Tuck |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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A Nip and a Tuck I am myself today, no longer wanting to be someone special. In all the shades of my life, some worn shines through, the best part of me that has learned from the rubbings that the embossing can make me stand out on my own. I was not born beautiful, except maybe to my parents. So what I lack there, I make up in warmth and compassion that endears me to others. I have to take in a nip and a tuck now and then, but only in pulling myself together, never in becoming who I am not meant to be. Inner pleasure is what I once held and inner pleasure I once again seek. And as this dawn breaks and the rain lets up, I awake to a freshness that I haven't felt in a very long time. Friendship does that to you, and I thank you for being my shoulder, for allowing me the comfort in releasing the pent up feelings that have been there wanting and needing to know that I am accepted for who I am, and not someone in need of a makeover. M "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
A very nice write M....good to see you are keeping in good spirits..thank you.. Goldenrose. ''There is no need for temples, no need for complicated Philosophies. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
My goodness, who is this poem about? Certainly not about the lovely image pictured in the left cloumn. "I was not born beautiful, except maybe to my parents." OK, then just call me dad, if this is true. Anyway, back to the poem. An expression of honest thought is always refreshing, even if I don't agree with the content (in parts) I enjoyed reading this poem.. -------ice ><> |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"the best part of me that has learned from the rubbings that the embossing can make me stand out on my own." The phrase above, I found wonderfully visual. What a great illustration Maureen. The entire piece was full of wonderful insight and reflections. Excellent write ... I really enjoyed this.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
I felt a very strong inner-power and self confidence in these words, Maureen. Well done! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya and good morning....shessshh, would hate to admit the nip and tucks this lady must endure day to day...hehehehehhe You are very special, signficant and creative to boot...and don't ever sell yourself short...you've got places to go and people to meet, and the impact you have on everyone is definately first and foremost a blessing! Lovely read dear lady Hugs Lee J. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I still take a "nip" now and then....used to take a nip and a toke but can't handle that anymore....but it did make me feel better about myself sometimes....at least temporarily.....then I'd come down and still have to look in the mirror....good write and it's true... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"beauty" I have been told I am beautiful....and I have been asked why I am so ugly... We are what we give out...  but you already know.."cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
never in becoming who I am not meant to be oh this is so self accepting...and in thus, it becomes you so well, it is beautiful |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Maureen Your words spoke so loud and clear to my heart. You inner beauty is unsurpassed and I feel privileged to call you a friend. I hope many more people read your thought provoking words. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Goldenrose, nice to see you Phil, hope all is well and thank you for your continuous support. ice, my view cam likes me...I always swore I would send the company some money for making me look so good  Thank you *sKit, disappointment in he outside world tends to draw me inward..and to take a good look at myself... Glad you enjoyed these words. ~smiling~ Opeth, thanks Mike...I am growing and learning..something not very easy at my age. Lee, was watching "The Swan" last night and guess when I saw those women turn out to look like someone completely different I wondered how it would feel..and what those around me would say...I believe them to be too extreme when they can't even recognize a part of themselves. Thank you for your nice uplifting thoughts Toerag well you know you just made my day and laughter...such a quick wit you have Susan, I am beginning to wonder if anything is "worth giving out".., you are far from ugly..sometimes when the truth has to be told..it seems that way to the other... jellybeans, thank you for the nice response..I was just thinking too much when I wrote it. Suetang, hi there *s I am not one to get read much or understood..so I am happy with the friends who do take the time to let me know their feelings. warm hugs and ~soft smiles~..someone reminded me that I use to sign that way...when using MM signature |
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