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inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

0 posted 2004-11-08 03:41 PM

SITTing here
out of work
already counted 5 moons
since april brought me
orange blossoms and a pink slip,
drowning mochalattes by the trio
taking these pavement pounding dogs
out hunting in a vegan's world,
cradle to grave,
i grow more reclusive
with frustration
on this hiatus, as
each candle waves goodbye,
purple lace became
the world of plaid,
soon an erased canvas of blank birch,
brain becomes cauliflower,
with only these writes that drip
of my sinews ,indigo and red,
onto a shaking hand, pounding
blacktiles on a mime's mocking face,

who wants me anymore?
a 49 year old dirty whore
bleached blonde aging goddess poet
that merely squeaked by
in high school?

[This message has been edited by inkedgoddess (11-08-2004 11:06 PM).]

1slick_lady
Member Ascendant

since 2000-12-22

Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace

1 posted 2004-11-08 03:46 PM

i am a nobody are you a nobody too? here hold my hand we can be nobodies together...h

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

2 posted 2004-11-08 03:50 PM

You make my heart weep - compassion spills from my cup -

My husband will soon be out of work as well - tis a hard row to hoe - especially if you don't fit into a special niche -

You are wanted - valued - needed -

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

3 posted 2004-11-08 03:51 PM

I think you'll find more than few hands offered...

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2004-11-08 04:04 PM

We all want you sweet Michele!
I hope you find work soon.
Heart Hugs~

Now while the leaves still dance on the wind
While the moon and the clouds come spinning
Will you whisper my name again?
Again..and again.

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

5 posted 2004-11-08 05:30 PM

This line hurt:

"a 49 year old dirty whore"

I wish you wouldn't do that.

It felt like a knife in my chest.

You are beautiful, and lady, don't talk about my friend that way. sigh

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

6 posted 2004-11-08 07:17 PM

Well now Inked One...we have something more in common it seems.

For two years now, I have been searching through the rubble of a nine year employment, lost in a corporate down size.

I traded my high heels for work boots...black...they are sexier.

Now you know that life has more than one part, and the first reaction is fear...as it floods through the rest. Your work life will recover...it is your inner life that is most precious. Guard that with tenacity, and surf the rest with audacity!

What do you want to do with your new found freedom?

Hugs to you,
TD

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

7 posted 2004-11-08 09:36 PM

It appears that you have forgotten who you truly are! ~ a Goddess!

Sorry to hear of your unemployment dilemma. I pray that that will soon be rectified.

EA

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

8 posted 2004-11-08 09:59 PM

nah, it's life that's a whore

wranx
Member Elite

since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

9 posted 2004-11-08 10:40 PM

And of course you know

That it's not what you do
or, what you've done that matters

It's who you are!

(please read the replies above....see?)

HopeS
Member Elite

since 2000-12-22

Posts 4596
Perth Western Australia

10 posted 2004-11-09 02:07 AM

Hey I understand , so here is my hand .
My husband was put out of work at 49 , he had worked for a huge corperate company for over 20 years and he felt thay had just put him out on the scrap heap ... he struggled for the past 8 years with commission jobs and part time jobs ... finally 18 months ago he got a full time job , so never lose hope

Hope

Kaoru

Member Elite

since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

11 posted 2004-11-09 05:11 AM

Oooh, this one's good...

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

12 posted 2004-11-09 07:45 AM

Inky

"i am a nobody are you a nobody too? here hold my hand we can be nobodies together..." Great reply, Slick...

Us nobodies must stick together....

"Then there's a pair of us!"(E.D.)

Has the modern societies philosophy gotten to you Inky?
Do you define yourself by your work, have you forgotten how wonderful you make people feel when they read your expressions in stanza and verse? These things have immense value, at least to me..and from what I see in these forums, many other people. I admit that these values are not mathematical and only have high off-paper value, But the things that are beyond math, inexact things, are extremely important...honest admiration, love, and art-expression, to mention a few...Most unfortunately we live in a time that places very little value on those things....Perhaps because they are not physical commodities...

"How dreary -- to be -- Somebody!
How public -- like a Frog --
To tell one's name -- the livelong June --
To an admiring Bog!"

(Thank you, Emily D.)

It seems that those that admire from the "bog" do not see you, and I know the problem is that the bogites are the ones that write the paychecks..and in practicality, you must submit yourself before their admiration.. that you must continue to do so..and must " tell your name the livelong June".. But even if they are blind, you are seen here (in pip)as much more than a "no body"

We want you evermore!

---------ice
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Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

13 posted 2004-11-09 07:58 AM

ask not who wants
but ask instead
who is worthy
of one that has witnessed
the vision of life
as you have

when you interview
ask them to convince you
that they are worthy

you will be pleased

D

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

14 posted 2004-11-09 10:16 AM

thanks for all your good wishes, thoughts and
support, i don't always respond individually, but will come back and do so a little later, because i really do take your words to heart and want to respond to them

bbent
Senior Member

since 2001-01-07

Posts 521
Alaska

15 posted 2004-11-09 10:52 PM

I like...but what would you expect from a 53 year old soon to be unemployed musician.You go girl.

Live like it's your last day...
Dance like nobody's watching...
Love like you've never been hurt...

RSWells
Member Elite

since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

16 posted 2004-11-09 11:25 PM

Add a couple years, exchange graying for bleach blonde and you've a brother here.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

17 posted 2004-11-10 05:21 AM

I feel like this sometimes too...most times, and I'm only 35

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

18 posted 2004-11-10 05:36 AM

I say "some" of the same....only at 55,
I take a moment each day to cry out the pain..then continue on
~sighing~~

M

ctowen
Member Elite

since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

19 posted 2004-11-10 08:49 AM

.... maybe you're looking in all the wrong places ...
            ... maybe its the wrong time ...

                 ... the wrong places ....

       You said yourself, you don't often respond
          individually to heartfelt words ...


                 ... maybe such want is not only just in the giving ....

                       ...... forevermore

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

20 posted 2004-11-10 11:51 AM

This impressive write makes me want to sit with you, hug you and pray together that you may lack nothing, that your intentions may manifest .... and to tell you that you are BEAUTIFUL. Be gentle with yourself!
Sending much love,
Margherita

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

21 posted 2004-11-10 12:07 PM

I have stood in those shoes and know these feelings also. Like DS said, ask them if THEY are worthy of you and what you bring to them. indeed you are GODDESS! and I am your poetry sister being a nobody right here with you dear gal...

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

22 posted 2004-11-10 12:08 PM

The honest out-pouring from your guts has spawned a plethora of likewise replies. I was really moved by them and felt like I got to know some of our friends a bit better! ~ Like how old they are! lol

Michele, you truly are special to us all ~ as is evident in the warm words your have received in response to your expose. You know that I am a HUGE fan of your writing and I do believe, that who we truly are, is revealed through one's poetry. You write from your soul ~ and your soul is beautiful. Forget any minor blips and pimples. You ARE beautiful ~ inside and out.

Remember, "and this too shall pass!" These down times can be the pits! But chew them up and spit them! You can do it! ~ Afterall, you truly are a goddess! ~ 'Cause this "angel" says so!!!

Love & Goddess Light!
Linda xo

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

23 posted 2004-11-10 12:24 PM

Amen

I thank you my King of Kings for giving me this word,
to share with others, as they read,
their vision un-blurred…

Love that you have given all,
Love that is offered so free,
so perfect and most wonderful,
this Love you’ve given all, and given me…

Love is the word for all to hold,
and in their heart to plea,
so bow your head and pray for love,
and peace for all to see.

As John the apostle spoke it,
both then and now assured;
“In the beginning was the word…
and the word was with God,
and the word was God.”

The word of Love He has given me,
to share with you today,
if right now you would agree,
then stop for a moment to pray…

Open your heart for peace and Love;
He will surely pour it in,
for you are deeply Loved,
forgiven, and washed from worldly sin…
Amen...
He promised us all

A mansion has been built for you.
It has your name inscribed in gold.

First you must live your life as best you can
Then when He calls you
You can take His hand

He promised us all…

JL

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

24 posted 2004-11-10 12:58 PM

I am not going to offer any words of wisdom..

just a

and understanding...

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

25 posted 2004-11-10 01:42 PM

Oh yes...been there, done that...
Hubby was always transferred, and it was
me who had to find another position...
and then suddenly some 14 years ago,
he was downsized and out, and could never
get "that" type of job again...

All of these replies, Michele! So many people
who are holding out their hand, loving you,
letting you know you are NOT alone...

I guess you could just attach this poem and the responses to your resume and say, "See?"

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

26 posted 2004-11-10 04:41 PM

thank you again for your support and words of insight and understanding; i am truly touched and do very much appreciate the
concerns right now

stevebrklynnyc
Member

since 2004-01-04

Posts 292
GA, Camden

27 posted 2004-11-10 06:42 PM

Trust me life goes on, a gutt wrenching poem, we all burn eventually some how some way. Dont harp on anything. Experience makes us stronger. A great poem. Steve.

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

28 posted 2004-11-11 07:41 PM

I agree with Raph up there, Michele
and I am going to slap you silly for even thinking those words.

You know better missy.

Ratleader

Member Rara Avis

since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

29 posted 2004-11-11 09:29 PM

You may feel these things.....know that in your words here there is depth enough to drown them. Never let go of that knowing.

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______________Ratleader______________

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

30 posted 2004-11-11 10:39 PM

there are somethings great in being an ordinary person

You don't have to hide from the papparazzi
you don't have to worry about losing your millions in a stock crash
you don't have to invent excuses about being busy on the weekend to handsome suitors only interested in a warm body
you don't have to defend elaborate arguements that go with college and university degrees
and there are more ordinary people than specially qualified forever young ones...
you can enjoy life no matter what age you are, no matter how affluent or how simple...

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

31 posted 2004-11-11 11:01 PM

I think I will join Susan C. with the hug.
You have seen many words from fellow poets,
many thoughts of the same direction...and
above all, the understanding, compassion
and caring from each...we all wish you well,
and we know you are a special person.

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

32 posted 2004-11-12 07:23 AM

thanks again, beautiful poet people,
it is truly nice to feel such kindness and concern coming my way.

bklynboy
Senior Member

since 2002-12-15

Posts 660
florida

33 posted 2004-12-19 07:08 PM

Been there....I can relate

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