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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2006-06-29 10:06 PM

oh, my sisters
do not despair
the winner's circle just yet
for there is hope

remember where the lines are
and where they have been

'tis the first time you've stood
in them...the voting lines
all the other lines have been
circumscribed
circles of constraint

today
you've made
a first step
outside those boundaries

and the irony is
some day that victory circle
shall be yours
and you will step within
a new circle
of your own making

~honoring Kuwaiti women~ http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0630/p06s02-wome.html
[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-29-2006 10:38 PM).]

lokiwolf
Junior Member

since 2006-06-27

Posts 31

1 posted 2006-06-29 10:13 PM

that was a interesting theame although im not sure I understand it, this was my favorite part

"and the irony is
some day that victory circle
shall be yours
and you will step within
a new circle
of your own making"

Poetic Concept
Member

since 2006-06-25

Posts 66
God's Fingerprint

2 posted 2006-06-29 10:57 PM

I think that I understand the overall message about stepping through adversity and stuff but I dont think this is powerful enough for the message being implied. I think the courage that u attempted to bestow with this poem just doesnt hit as hard as I think u could have made with more time. Anyways I think u are a wonderful writer and I enjoy to "critque" your poems just as much as I like writing poetry myself, u r an inspiration to me already thank u...kepp writing elevation is the key.

Return the favor on Valentines

"How vain it is to sit down and write when u have not stood up to live"
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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2006-06-29 11:00 PM

thanks Poetic one, for taking the time to read and comment
yes, it no doubt could be stronger
and some I've written previously on similar themes may actually have more punch
I am in a gentle mood today

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

4 posted 2006-06-30 02:01 PM

Well, I enjoyed this, Kacy. I think it is a fine tribute to the Kuwaiti women. Thank you for being everyone's strength.

- Owl

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2006-06-30 06:07 PM

a fine write indeed, and I think it managed to do what it was intended to do...stroke softly yet with power

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2006-06-30 06:32 PM

thanks Owlie and Dixiegal

playing.with.crayons
Member

since 2006-01-02

Posts 362
Neverland

7 posted 2006-07-01 07:13 AM

I liked this. It was kind of peaceful to read and thought-provoking and, as always Kacy, written beautifully.
cheye xx

jody5
Senior Member

since 2005-12-21

Posts 876
California, U.S.A.

8 posted 2006-07-01 09:15 AM

Nice write. Stay Strong and you will succeed in all you desire. You must have faith in yourself and the god of your beleif to set you free.

Huggs Kimberly

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

9 posted 2006-07-01 08:02 PM

Thank you dear Kacy for this sensitive tribute. Your solidarity with these women who have fought to exercise their right to vote. I read an interview with Ayesha Al-Reshaid and I think she is really a powerful woman.
Important write.
Love,
Margherita

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