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redzone posted in the group National Poetry Month
MaryJane’s Last Dance
It was day 23 of Poetry Month
when you walked through the door,
And I said,
“Oh my, my. Oh hell yes”
as my eyes landed on
that party dress;
thigh high red with
a side slit stare, and
I was pulled into your sway.
MaryJane delights
played in my mind,
like how smoke and fog
swirled in kaleidoscope air,
and we be…Read More4 Comments-
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Thank you Fia, your comment is appreciated muchly
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I read “side slit stare” and the scene was set, the mood and everything that followed owned the room!
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That dress!! I knew I was in big trouble….lol ;0)
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Fia Naturie posted in the group National Poetry Month
Hello Me
It has been a while
You reached a plateau
traveling many milesWhat you failed to do
Is see what is occurring around youOr you’re choosing not
Not to see
Not to hear
Not to “oh my” share??Me this can not be
Your voice and thoughts need..need..To be set free
Free from the confines
Of societies vines…Read More2 Comments-
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Hello you, it’s just me. ;0) pretty cool poem Fia.
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Thank you so much;))
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I feel you on this lovely Fia I used to clam up like that when my kooky thoughts would come but I can’t hold them anymore…be yourself lady we will love you ❤️
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Thank you Crimsin. I will keep being me;))
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Powerfully penned, Fia. Excellent write my friend. It feels like inner dialogue to me, you and your subconscious kinda vibe. Nicely done as always. I can relate.. Appreciate you, Cuz.
Damian
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Thank you Damian, Yeah, it is inner dialogue. Sometimes I need to set myself straight. lol
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These conversations with self are some of the best. I enjoyed the way this one wove the reader into it
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Thank you willow. Yeah, sometimes sitting and just think things through of what happened or what should happen. Helps.
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This is excellent. It had some rhyme and rhythm.
Nothing felt forced at all.
Great stream of consciousness amiga:)-
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Thank you, I just let whatever I was thinking come out. thank you;))
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Sometimes its necessary to pause, reflect and take inventory. I like the honesty because we do tend to lose sight for a while until we become more aware of ourselves.
Nicely done.
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Willow posted in the group National Poetry Month
F*ck the Game
anyone could tell you
I was never a raving beauty
even my family would agreetoo many freckles
not enough oomph
that indefinable thing
(whatever it was)
that made other girls stunningthink of them as Barbies
and me…a paper doll
not much without all the added extras
and even they left details…Read More2 Comments-
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YES!!!! EXACTLY!!!! Say it loud and proud, Willow. -Curt
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Thank you, Curt!
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Read Moreanyone could tell you I was never a raving beauty even my family would agree too many freckles not enough oomph that indefinable thing (whatever it was) that made other girls stunning think of them as Barbies and me...a paper doll not much without all the added extras and even...
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Willow, you are stating facts. There is no winning “if she is supposed to be better than me” F*em
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I look back at old photos now and think wtf? I don’t think they can win if we don’t play the game. So I bowed out in favor of just being me. Thank you, Fia
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Great poem with an honest message. Fuck them all! Bravo!
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Thank you! 🙌
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Comparison is the thief of joy.
Let those that judge lose their joy and you dear Willow keep yours.
Great write.
🙏
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I think if it hadn’t been those closest to me (my cousin not included) doing the comparing and always pointing out my failings, it wouldn’t have been so easy to believe the bullshit. And yes, the avatar is me. Hair colour subject to change without notice, but it always returns to its natural white. Thank you, Peter
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Powerfully penned, Willow. Excellent write with layers and layers of depth and honesty my friend. To be honest I was oblivious to flirting or signs of interest from women. My friends would tell me after the fact that so and so was all into me, I laugh about it now, but I just didn’t think women thought of me that way. lol. I didn’t think highly of myself and when subscribing to that way of thought, it left to me blind to possibilities I guess. That was deep. lol. Sorry about the flashback. You’re a beautiful woman and a kindred spirit my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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I lived with my cousin and her family for a year in 8th grade and I remember coming around the corner to her room and hearing her tell her best friend she was afraid her boyfriend would like me better because I was prettier than her. I froze in my tracks in shock. The way society (and family) feeds us such bullshit to tear us down is mind blowing. It wasn’t long after that incident that she told me how she has to play the game. She chose to continue to play the game…on her terms though. I said fuck that and stopped trying. Amazing what we see when we look back through the mirror of time, isn’t it? Thank you, my friend
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She is a lovely person and she never engaged in the comparison game. She gave me my first ounce of self-affirmation and I’ll be forever grateful to her for seeing what nobody else did. Thank you, Brenda 🧡
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It took me a lot of years to come into my, as it were. Did modeling in my youth and still didn’t believe in me. Thank you, Gus
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Hah! I love that version of the chant! I think I’ll keep that one in mind. Thank you, M.E
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Dear W,
Fuck yeah!
Crazy the amount of time we spend on comparisons and standard’s of beauty. I really appreciated this piece for the insightful honesty and realization of standing up to the game. Well done. H🌷
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My daughter was enjoying this until she reached the section on my cousin’s reality, then she started crying. Reality hit her. There is no way to win, so let’s not play. Thank you, Honoria
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We dance in those empty spaces. (That’s the best memory ) Very nicely done