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Crayola's Of A Woman
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Crayola’s of A Woman ~*Marge Tindal*~ This day of birth Soft shaded pink Baby girl coos and smiles the ink Every shade of fun in play Greets growing toddler on this day All the gaiety of teens’ adorn Fuchsia, silver and chartreuse worn Puppy loves and one that stays in the heart of budding woman for always Business black and earthy tones Set the mood for growing knowing with confidence just where she is going Sidetracked with a heart in love finding another with which to share ‘Tis virgin white that she will wear Swell of belly in expect of family in begin Baby girl born, softest pink she wraps the little one in Suddenly in black of night Green of jealousy takes flight Escalating quickly into … the darkest shades of black come blue Years of beatings compounded by his cheating goes on behind closed doors Not shared with others is this black shame shaded with the gray of misplaced blame Perhaps she is just not strong enough to break the Crayola colors of the rough Until there comes a night in rage when daughter, now teen, calls his bluff Suddenly woman of lioness strength commands a stop to the abuse steps between the child and man taking full brunt of his enraged hand Crimson stains the carpet as woman is taken to task How in the world could this be happening one might dare to ask Sirens sound, blue lights flash, to the Emergency Room they make the dash Will there be a miracle in-the-making for the woman hanging on for dear life ? Battered and worn … she confronted the storm suffering the abuse from a spouse The room reeks of death No more is there the breath from a woman so Crayola’d by life Ghastly white in repose lies this now faded rose as the organ so beautifully plays her favorite Sunday song though she no longer can sing along daughter knows the angels are welcoming her home~ “When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.” ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge/sis Such a sad story, played way too often. I love the originality of the crayola colors in your version. Well done!!  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Marge, you wrote this so beautifully. It is so sad, though. There are way too many woman being abused. As well as the dear children. It stirs so much anger inside me, when I hear of this happening. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
....and when the roll is called here...in these forums I mean....you are there, oh yes. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
this is sad, but very good, thanks for sharing. Poetry can get you very far |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Oh Marge! Such a heart-breaking, sad poem. I know only too well about abuse. I lived it most of my childhood. Whether it be child abuse or spousal abuse, it must stop!!!! Love, Patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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yv Senior Member
since 2003-05-30
Posts 574 |
This compelling...touching...creative... You took on the mysteries of life's ups and downs in such a way to allow each reader to take notice! I truly loved this! Yv~Seeing eternal Sunshine |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderfully expressed the colours of life , such sadness for any abused wife , yet it does happen way too much Hugs Hope |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Marge, thank you for telling a story and perhaps there is a woman on this board who will find the courage to walk away from an abusive situation. This is beautifully penned. hugs, Marti Living simply and calmly in the mountains! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your compassionate (and creative!) heart expresses itself in many colours. EO |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
dear sweet margie, such chills this read brought to my soul...the graphics in my mind while reading were so vivid....God bless you, for your caring words....artistic heart, and a composition that should be read, to every man woman and child, just to keep things in check, yanno? Love Me |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
Marge this is awesom. You caught her entire life colors here. Awesome job Love ya, Betty |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
This began in sweet pink innocence then took a turn into a dark abusive situation so vivdly. One of my daughters had a horrible abusive marriage, so I know well the sadness involved. God bless. Rae |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very touching Marge. Keepin' this. hugs, Chris |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Marge This poem is so profound and brings back horrible memories for me as a child! Love Verbena xo |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this just breaks my heart... |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
God..Marge..this is so heart breaking, yet so wonderfully written. Your words never fail to enthrall me. Thank you |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
God...Marge..This is so heart breaking, yet, so sweetly written. Your words never fail to enthrall me. Thank you |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Powerfully written Marge. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
'Almost' end-of-the-year *HUGLETS* to you ALL~From the heart of my little bottom, I SO appreciate each of you~ HAPPY 'almost' NEW YEAR to the greatest circle of friends one could hope to find~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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