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not exactly what I'd planned (for Huan Yi's challenge)
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not exactly what I'd planned (for Huan Yi's challenge) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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When I turned forty I wanted to release doves but buying birds seemed ludicrous besides it cost too much so I thought, "butterflies" they might suffice like at weddings that I'd seen but still, that cost a bit too much and I scratched that idea off of my list after much thought I decided to purchase a tiara and coronate myself because after living a life of somebody's daughter somebody's sister somebody's girlfriend somebody's student somebody's mistress somebody's wife somebody's mother I could finally be...myself. I would reign the realm of me with all the dignity of queen. And indeed, a line did form and had I owned them I might have worn gloves to shake the hands so formally and yes, some even humored me with a curtsy or a bow but little did I know back then that I was not saying "hello" renewed in life upon a throne but goodbyes and grief, godspeed - to me - and then to them. * * * Huan Yi's challenge: /pip/Forum7/HTML/000674.html |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
My forties were better than my thirties. Which in reality isn't saying much...lol. Nowadays I wear a tiara whenever I can haul myself out of bed in the morning.  You are simply amazing Karen. I tip my tiara to you and if I could, I would hug away your tears. luv, Chrislane Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I think I looked and felt my best in my forties.. But I also think every woman looks good at any age wearing a tiara!! Be your own person...that's the ticket. Heart hugs to ya darlin' lady. In the midst of winter, I found there lives within me.. An invincible summer. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
although I cannot yet succumb to this challenge, I can surely empathize with your message . . . Doesn't take an age for those kind of goodbyes . . . Bringing me right to you, as you always do, K. |
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coyote Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 1077 |
"but goodbyes and grief, godspeed - to me - and then to them." KEWL write, Blaze. CB 8) "Only the dead, have seen the end of war." |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Didn't see the challenge, but saw Huan's poem... and your poem... and I shall pick up the glove...  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
 thank you all for reading. and grin, although I know it would soooooo behoove John/Huan to honor me with an acknowledgement, I just look at it as part of being forty. (ish?) Every day, in every way, I become more like Kathy Bates! and oh I celebrate...  ta for now |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Karen What can I say?......What I expected from reading the title, with your name next to it, was excellence..and I certainly was not dissapointed.... I just read your critique banner.....lmao Seriously-I love the poem... _______ ___ice ><> |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
I've found most things turn out contrary to plan Could be why I seldom make them You always amaze, m'witch, no matter the topic |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
lol neener, and then some loved this iwiwt |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Gospeed to you! As always, you send me spinning into deep thought. *hugs* jojo |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
and I am your number one fan!!!!  just hugs...lots and lots of hugs."too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
serenity, You are a natural dancer and I might add prancer. LOL |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"When I turned forty I wanted to release doves" Maybe not what you had planned but beautifully done. You have much to celebrate. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I am betting you grace life fully at any age....this is wonderful Karen, and leaves me wanting more....hugssss and much love... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I knew this would be good... but it's even better than I'd anticipated... and went straight to my heart. *S* |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
very interesting write, thanks for sharing this, keep up the awesome poetry. Poetry can get you very far |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
always an amazing write from you m'lady... and I echo what Laren said...."I am betting you grace life fully at any age"  btw, I am meeting Ms Forty this year, any hints? anything i should know?..ummmm a n y t h i n g at all?....something? Is she nice? lol love you Gorgeous Mxx how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
This is quite a beautiful write.. excellent job. |
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