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gemjop
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0 posted 2004-09-13 08:36 PM



Without stone
and undelivered bridges

it cannot be saved
for longer than it will echo unaided

although you shaped me
you do not define me.


There will be no time-slip
rumble of your name
to be found by walkers in the field

when we no longer tread water here.



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serenity blaze
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1 posted 2004-09-13 08:46 PM


Such a quiet proclamation, the tone is so level and even-keeled, it read to me as a simple, statement of fact that should be taken as warning of resolute intent.

It's wonderful to read you again, gemma.

Enjoyed this greatly.

littlewing
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2 posted 2004-09-13 09:55 PM


God, I have missed you Gem . . .

although you shaped me
you do not define me.


yes!  and you have always stood
on your own, anyhow

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Gaia
3 posted 2004-09-13 10:09 PM


quote:
although you shaped me
you do not define me.

talk about a great line!
good to read you again gemmagal

Enchantress
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4 posted 2004-09-13 10:33 PM


WOW!!  Fantastic write..
so good to read you again!
Hugs~

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

inkedgoddess
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5 posted 2004-09-13 10:53 PM


such strenght in the sublety here
and good to see the likes of  you, dear poet here again

BluesSerenade
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6 posted 2004-09-13 11:51 PM


Without stone
and undelivered bridges

it cannot be saved
for longer than it will echo unaided

Love that lead in!!
Gosh gemma, you're so good!!

Take your bows, woman!!!     


passing shadows
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displaced
7 posted 2004-09-14 12:41 PM


dang...missed you!
Dark Angel
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8 posted 2004-09-14 04:13 AM


So now....I think it is YOUR morning, so.. Buon Giorno! to you pretty ladee
quote:
Such a quiet proclamation, the tone is so level and even-keeled, it read to me as a simple, statement of fact that should be taken as warning of resolute intent.


Yup.. what Karen said....

great to read you Gemma.

It's a

Maree

The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change.
~Stevie Nicks~

1slick_lady
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9 posted 2004-09-14 04:15 AM


great poem and so wonderful you are back
LeeJ
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10 posted 2004-09-14 11:21 AM


Excellent!!!!!


This was a joy to read and have missed you

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2004-09-14 11:28 AM


There you are, my darlin' little gem drop! Gosh, you've been missed! I could not even write my own feelings about this poem as well as Serenity just did in her reply! What she has so aptly stated, goes for me as well!

Loves 'n hugs,
LL

Alicia
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12 posted 2004-09-14 01:57 PM


~so good. and so glad i happened upon it.
"without stone and undeliverd bridges",...what that there alone sets up in my mind.
this seems so sure. the wording and tone are so precise. enjoyed.
will watch for more from you.

Ericc
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13 posted 2004-09-14 02:24 PM


Kiekegaard said that "once you label me, you negate me."

Your words are beyond description.

Eric

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Riding
14 posted 2004-09-14 06:40 PM


"although you shaped me
you do not define me."

Yes! Now if only THEY (by they I mean the guys that cause the hurt that writes these poems) would realise this.

*hugs*

and then He created the horse...

gemjop
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15 posted 2004-09-14 09:08 PM


Thankyou, thankyou thankyou for your warm welcome back, you never fail to welcome me, no matter how many times I go missing!

I always miss you, so it's good to be back.

Karen, yes, you hit the nail on the head. I felt no anger writing this, in my head it even felt quiet and calm, despite how much I mean it. It felt like a whisper!

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