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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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My belonging, my direction, comes from quiet habits rustled loose and left to dangle like paint peeling up from an old house The color under all the others is always white Somewhere there are minds... genius in nature, honing one more series of ideals, and they seem rather masterful in making them real where I always seem unfinished But I dress up these old bones and make myself at home, because there’s a fireplace for me to burn all the letters I’ve written to myself, you know...how I’m gonna change...and all that... but I never have a match My walls are thick with them now I guess they make me stronger, and more apt to remember where I started, where I’m going and who it was that helped me get there I pace sometimes, drink a little wine, and don’t look for company, but when someone comes I’m afraid I can’t tidy an impure mind, or a cluttered spirit so I just offer them a chair somewhere in a corner that has the highest point of view As long as they don’t take me too seriously they can see how my signature loops the same way on every page |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
where I always seem unfinished -------------------------------- YOU unfinished.... I have never seen such a beautiful finish before, and one that grows and grows each day. Gawd, I have missed you  sister....I need your words..... do me a favor, k? If you go away again, don't stay away so long next time..... somy~ you are so beautiful... inside and out. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I pace sometimes, drink a little wine, and don’t look for company, but when someone comes I’m afraid I can’t tidy an impure mind, or a cluttered spirit so I just offer them a chair somewhere in a corner that has the highest point of view As long as they don’t take me too seriously they can see how my signature loops the same way on every page ~*~  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
My walls are thick with them now I guess they make me stronger, and more apt to remember where I started, where I’m going and who it was that helped me get there And where would we be without them... I do so enjoy reading you, your perception and mind's eye are astute and honest...accepting the wonderfully creation of the who in you which makes you so signficantly special. Wonderful write. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Regina~ Such a lovely bevy of thoughts~ Nice to see you~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Regina... we are all in process and unfinished.. some just have better bones than others and yours ... well yours my friend, are the kind that grow stronger with time and with learnings... very nice work, ma'am... very nice indeed. |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Oh, save the matches, Regina! And to be finished is, well, you know, to be finished.  I've missed you here these many months, tho I've been missing a bit myself. Good to find you again and hope you stay awhile for the many who enjoy your work. e |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
rwood, Now you are not that old not according to your picture. Maybe disillusioned but what comes around goes around and you better get ready for the next round. LOL Good write.  |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
I liked this. It was pure and elegant Love, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"But I dress up these old bones and make myself at home, because there’s a fireplace for me to burn all the letters I’ve written to myself, you know...how I’m gonna change...and all that... but I never have a match" Regina, I am really enjoying your writing -- it's so genuine and real. ....jo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Regina I have always admired you through your words....you are so familiar, that I think my house may be next door to yours. I love the way you've decorated yours with lots of character! :hug: |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ring of silver with little engraved images that when looked at closely reflect hundreds of rings of silver with little engraved images that when looked at closely reflect...and reflect and suggest reflections well penned ms reg |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Wow Reg, this is a great read...My own walls could be cluttered with somewhat similar thoughts on pages over the years. Yeah, where is the match when you think it is time to let em burn? |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your ending ties up all the thoughts you had me pondering. You are lovely Regina, and it is wonderful to be reading you again. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Regina, I don't think we are ever truly finished. Gawd I love how you write..it's truly amazing. You have a God given talent for expressing yourself in words. Very much enjoy your writing. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Somy~ Awwww...I can't believe how good you are to me. You're a constant heart hug when I need it. You can believe I'll be write here as long as I possibly can. Sunnyone: You're the best... LeeJ: I grow everytime you read me dear poetess. Your eyes see things I can't see all by myself. Thank you so very much. Marge: Hey sweet lady. Thank you Huglets back to ya! C: Aww..You know I admire you C! You're a great man. I'm inspired to say the least. So I can't be finished...thanks to you and the many here. Krawdad: Big southern hug ya! So good to have you visit my fireless bon..hehe. I do look forward to you. Sy: LOL! Yeah, I'm not too old, but I'm on the last of my spring chicken feathers. I'm ready, just hope everybody else is. Laugh!  Kellie: Such a kind reply. Thank you and so nice to meet you. iliana: If I were to have another kid, I'd name it iliana. Your kindness is enriching to me poetess. Marty: I'm so glad you feel that way, cuz I need a neighbor like you. You always make me feel welcome and at home when I read you. Thanks for your gracious hospitality. D: Thanks for helping me see stuff...you know...the stuff that I'm blind to. Stuff that seems too good to be true...stuff that makes me dance. Huggins. Magnus: Hey poet fellow. Nah...let your grandkids read what a cool dude you are for making it through life without torching the nest. Gotta hug ya for knowing. Blues: Thanks for not seeing the knots...I thank you from the heart. I have missed your sky verse as well. Love, Reg |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I would like to keep this in my library you touched a deep part of me and I can't really say exactly what or why, just that I felt it |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Nancy: I'm so thankful for your constant support and encouragement. You all are a blessing to me, to my work, and without inspiration this stuff just sits inside my head. My gifts to you are your gifts to me. Just in a different package. Dixie: Sisterly hugs. Deep thanks for allowing me in there where it counts. Love, Reg |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
Oh did I ever need to read this just now. This poem is a delight -- not the way you intended for it to be I'm sure, but it's just too comfortable to be anything else. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
this is so beautiful, so real, so honest...and yep, will say it again, I just love the way you write...!!!!!!!!!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I should get in the habit of reading everything you post! ~ when you get in the habit of posting more often!  Now these would be fine habits for both of us to get into! Lovely write ~ and very identifiable. EA |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh my goodness! How did I let this gem slip by?! Into my library it is gently placed. Wonderful once again Regina! hugs, Chris Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Life cycles...just a thought I had as reading. Your work (which I've not read in some time) remains a wonderful and endearing diversion. Robert Joseph |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
There is so much beauty and truth in this....so thankful it popped back up! hugggs you ~~*~~ |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
I really enjoyed this Very nice Dave |
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