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Not Anymore...
by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Rated "PG" by the Author.
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Not Anymore…


Awash in a sea of memories,
Drowning silently,
I could raise my hand,
Ask you to save me,

But I don’t want to be saved.

Not anymore.

You ask if I think of you,
And I smile sadly,
Not anymore,
Not anymore.

I think of blue summer skies,
And the wild mustard swaying in the meadow,
The doe sipping from the sweet spring waters,
The jay calling her young babes to fly,

Not the clumsy bear crashing through the forest,
Rending trees with sharp claws,
Tearing the heart out of the land,
Roaring with impatience and hunger…

And I hear you asking again,
Do I remember those long winter nights,
When we huddled together to fight the cold,
And whispered secrets to keep the darkness away-

But my dreams are filled with moons and stars,
A silver path that leads into the night,
Lonely calls from the wolf,
And the scream of the eagle as it hunts,

I don’t remember you,
Not anymore…

The river runs its wild course,
Swelled by the melting snow,
Raging over rocks,
Destiny unknown it keeps its path open.

I stand before it,
Arms at my sides,
Feet moving blindly forward,
Step by step until I feel the icy cold,
Lapping at my feet

I grow numb as ice approaches my heart,
Rejoicing in the freedom of feeling nothing,
I think of blue summer skies,
And wild mustard,

Not of you,
Not of you,
Not anymore.

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Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath 3/14/2007
Powerful and a wonderful write!
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez 2/17/2007
wooooooooooooooooo omg LADY oustanding !!!!!!! absolute excellence;
I'd forgottten your style ; WOW girl ; Excellent , excellent!!!!!!!!
I will return to read more!
Blessings and peace to you and yours!
Rich Criso
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader) 2/14/2007
A sad write but powerful. I'm sorry this is the first I've read your work. Wow! Holly
Reviewed by E. Richardson 1/4/2007
I was rambling about in here today and ran across this...what a powerful write...vivid imagery...Retta this is exceptional
Reviewed by Amira van Kerk 12/21/2006
This makes me sad.
Powerful write though.
Merry Christmas to you and all the best and lots of love for 2007.
Amira
Reviewed by Art Sun 12/19/2006
This is extremely passionate and the emotions of loss and seeking are filling this mind...you express well through thought and words the meaning of a hardship of love lost...nice display of your thoughts, enjoyed reading them...


Art Sun...
Reviewed by Daring Sunshine 12/13/2006
Such beauty expressed in words to share within the depth of the pain and survive to soar as the eagle...but not alone.
Thank You
Sharon
Reviewed by Cynth'ya cynthyaspeaks@gmail.com 12/12/2006
True independence my Sister. Love the way this poem winds down with:

"I think of blue summer skies,
And wild mustard,
Not of you,
Not of you,
Not anymore."

Strong, free, all of this is as Jim and Pea' say previously.
Get that anthology done soon!
blessin's and season's best to you,
cynth'ya
Reviewed by Jimmy Mills 12/2/2006
All I can say is...AWESOME! Your poetry is truly amazing. If you put together an anthology, you'd be a very rich person now. Your words blend so perfectly together. You are still and always will remain my favorite poet. Jim
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 11/16/2006
I think of blue summer skies,
And the wild mustard swaying in the meadow,
The doe sipping from the sweet spring waters,
The jay calling her young babes to fly,

Now t h a t 's p o e t r y !!

S c i n t i l l a t i n g !!! 'Pea' <3
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 11/8/2006
A releasing that allows you to soar with new attitude; beautifully inspiring, Reindeer!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by A PAX 11/2/2006
This is a cleansing of spirit, and a flight towards freedom
Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope) 10/31/2006
So beauiful, so moving
Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 10/30/2006
A beautiful haunting poem of pain , and letting go. It captures the soul!.....M
Reviewed by William Bonilla 10/28/2006
Thank you for sharing
this oustanding beautiful write ....Retta

Love & Peace
William
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper 10/28/2006
cool Retta, I know some family members and friends that fit this
Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya 10/27/2006
I grow numb as ice approaches my heart,
Rejoicing in the freedom of feeling nothing,

Dear Retta...you never cease to amaze me with your wonderful writes...this one is another fine example of your talent...keep it up...love n luck....BHUWAN!!!
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic 10/20/2006
Oh God Retta ..I needed to read this..something has crashed within me..I know it is for the best..

Thankyou dear heart..
I always learn something when I visit your den..


vesna:)
Reviewed by Kay P Devenish 10/17/2006
I felt an aching love expressed in this excellent poem.
You are definitely one of my favorite poets,your poetry always touches me deeply.
Best wishes always
from
kay
Reviewed by Sandie Angel 10/16/2006
Retta:

This one is EXCELLENT!!! Sometimes, it is just so good to let go!!!!! A well-written piece indeed!!!!!

Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)
Reviewed by CJ Heck 10/16/2006
Oh Retta, this poem tugs at my heart. It's so beautiful -- you have such a soft and gentle style of writing and it's a pleasure to read.
Love and respect,
CJ
Reviewed by Steve Ralph 10/16/2006
I think that is the time that you are truely free of the heartache,
when without exageration you can honestly say of the one you once gave your all to, "I don't think about you anymore",
at the beginning ofcourse it feels that time will never come, but somehow quite unexpectedly it does, and when it does, it is the most wonderful feeling of relief to know that you can actualy make it through life without them,
This is a truely inspiring work of poetry,
thank you so much for sharing it.
Steve
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 10/8/2006
The haunting feeling of this write is incredible. When one leaves our side this is the chance they take....they may not be remembered.
Reviewed by Micha Julian 10/1/2006
this captured me and gave me a chill, even, it was so moving and softly full of sadness, loss, love and memory, and it is so, so beautifully written as a poem and also as a piece that moves one's heart and spirit and so hauntingly well...
this is a keeper, Retta, bravo and many Thanks,
Bless You
m.
Reviewed by Nordette Adams 9/29/2006
As Regis said, "a soul-stirring write," but then your work always is, Retta. It's always thoughtful and well-crafted. It's such a pleasure to visit your den. ~~Nordette
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 9/28/2006
Such a soul-stirring write, Retta. This is completely captivating. Love, peace and strength to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) 9/28/2006
Makes me wanna yank you out..Hey and we could run naked through the trees too.

This really does move the spirit that empathises with your pain..
Reviewed by E T Waldron 9/27/2006
Reindeer your poetry always moves me to another dimension! This is perfection! Exceptional work!...Eileen
Reviewed by jude forese 9/27/2006
outstanding poetry, Reindeer ... the emotional as well as physical environ and the crisp, vivid imagery you presented are intensely stimulating as well as exceptionally moving ...
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson 9/27/2006
You captivate me so well with your stunning writing
x0x0x
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 9/27/2006
Extremely powerful, Reindeer, and I love that graphic.
Reviewed by Joyce Hale 9/27/2006
Beautiful, Retta, absolutely beautiful!

Peace. Joyce
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader) 9/27/2006
Beautiful imagery, Retta.
Rich and luscious to read.
Reviewed by J M 9/27/2006
This one is so beautiful and reflects a native style with the art and imagery being part Cherokee I love nature :) The sadness in this is refreshing for your allowing the healing and remembering now sad for the one let go..... Blessings,
Joselyn
Reviewed by F William Broome 9/27/2006
An author who tells it straight; tells it with feeling.
And, one who commands words to march to her tune.
Excellent work ... the best 'Telling off'- ever!
- Bill
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 9/27/2006
One of your finest...very well done Retta!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Felix Perry 9/27/2006
Im=ntense in it's imagery and grabs the reader in to see what you are seeing, the words speak of overcoming a love that was and it shows the courage of heart it took to accomplish this.
Fee
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader) 9/27/2006
Great imagery in this poem. Defenitely one of the best I've read today. Victor
Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson 9/27/2006
Dear Reindeer! This poem is wonderful! I've missed your talent! Bravo!
Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero 9/27/2006
And what a relief that is. To feel free from the memory of oppression. Great to read you again! ~~Carmen
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