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I Am From (For Patricia's Challenge)
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I Am From (For Patricia's Challenge) |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 I am from a union of lack luster Born to bangle and dangle bright. A token thrown, a wheel spun Just a prize to be won at night. I am an oak tree standing tall Roots spreading to hold me tight. Some would have lost their sanity While I wrote poetry at night. It didn't matter if it rhymed, I'd write words held inside of me. It made me cope, made me strong It formed the person I would be. Well I will tell you now for sure I'm so proud of my tough bark. What didn't kill me, made me strong, I'm no longer afraid of the dark.  I am a just a flower grown from seed A beautiful flower, and not a weed. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Yours is the story everyone wants to read, Mysteria (love that name) The story is sad but hopeful and uplifting. Well written. You have every right to love who you've become. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"I'm no longer afraid of the dark." Wonderful message here...James |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
You are indeed a beautiful flower. Your simple earthly manner grows, releasing captivating aromas as it unfolds. I am glad you are from these blue pages. Rae |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Sharon, great rhythm and rhyme. Your poetry seed came up as one great poetry vision. Kudos! Maggie ((~.~)) |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I am not afraid of the dark... it's what the darkness contains that I'm afraid of... beautiful ending..! very nice write. dale |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
A very lovely poem!!!! I love it  ARCTIC WIND |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thanks for nice comments on this one, as it was a tad on the dark side, but still a side of life that exists for many. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Sharon beautiful indeed , you know I can relate how writing helped me cope , yes and I toughened the outside , yet remain soft in the centre Hope |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I love it when you pen the darker writes Sharon. Loved this.  If one were to look inside that tough bark ... they would see the "growth rings" of experience and wisdom gained through life's tragedies and triumphs - all circled protectively around that beautiful heartwood core.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (12-13-2007 09:43 AM).] |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
very nice |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon...I have a feeling that your sense of self-worth is not only a flower in bloom, but also a sense of humor that lights the room.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Sharon, a flower ye be, indeed! I truly would like to echo all of the wonderful replies before mine! Can't you just feel all the love and respect in them?!?  Sending a big hug-o-love your way, Linda |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ron said something once when I met him back east that went like this, "If you read between the lines you learn a lot about the writer." Well, something close to that anyway and he was right! I started reading poetry differently when I got back home and learned a lot about all of you. I sit here this morning and read these replies and want you all to realize that coming to this place, created bonds and friendships that could easily last a lifetime. We (in here,) probably know more about each other than anyone knows about us outside these halls of blue. It is true in my case anyway. Thank you all, and I mean thank you from the bottom on my heart. Happy Holidays to each of you. p.s. to Martie: See? Yup, did stand-up comedy way back then, and still do on occasion at the Improv Comedy Club here I love making people laugh. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
You are most certainly a beautiful flower dear friend Ruth |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
beautiful poem and truth, truth!!!! love and hugs tom |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
a beautiful flower |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautifully penned as always!!  Charisma |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Do you know that Sharon is one of my favourite names and you are one of my favourite poets. Another lovely poem, I loved it. Lindsay |
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Allysa
since 1999-11-09
Posts 1952In an upside-down garden |
Enjoyed, especially the first stanza. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am so sorry for being so late to respond, I forgot to "tick" the box that tells you someone read your poem  so sorry! Thanks so much for your nice comments on this one, and I am not afraid to say, that I am still growing, and changing just like that little flower. Merry Christmas to you all, and may these holidays be filled with what really counts for you. |
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