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Between
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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Hmmm... bit of a philosophical mood I'm in... and feelin a bit Amazonian: "Just lop the damn thing off and give me a bow and arrow!" :)) K xx


BETWEEN


Between the window and a mirror
there are rocks and hardness;

the mirror speaks only truth:
time is hiding in my face;
the cluttered substance of this room
is all this world can offer.

On this I turn my back.

I gaze instead through open window’s lies –
the invitation, clear as glass,
that outside there is freedom,
absence of these physical constraints.

Moonbeam make-over
or facial scrub of mirror?

Slightly ajar but ever closing,
opportunity is a door that stands between.
She does not plead her case,
she merely presents facts;

hence she smiles and says nothing.


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 Reviews of "Between"
Reviewed on October 3, 2005
I'm seeing shooting stars dear Kate- What magic you bestow upon us - we weap- and your PodCast reading is amazing.. Love how you read Katie did- Love & Light,Sheeeoxxo

Reviewed by White Dove left (Reader)
Reviewed on October 2, 2005
lovely talent you share..

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on October 2, 2005
You have a secret self behind all of your poetry. Instead of trying to delve into your brilliant mind, I just enjoy your words and am in awe of the way you "see" things. I decided years ago to take a good look at myself at 60 and decide if I needed a lift. While I was aging in those twenty years, I became more satisfied with my outward and inward appearance. Besides, Hubby says, absolutely NO, to my looking like a burn victim.

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on October 2, 2005
Reading BETWEEN is like listening to twilight whisper a tale of mysteries past and yet to unfold. The reflective quality here is emotionally absorbing and philosophically stimulating. A strongly moving write.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 2, 2005
hence she smiles and says nothing.

Amazonian Women are very tough, and very sage.

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
Accepting obstacles vs. tackling them. Some we have to live with, and others? Girlfren' be ready to put up a good fight. Make the rough places smooth, enjoy the beauty of aging with a youthful heart. (Hope I read thru this correctly. . . I KNOW what this feels like . . . the rock and hard place (or is it the chin hairs and forgetting!?) LOL
blessin's to you Lady Kate,
cynth'ya

Reviewed on October 1, 2005
Fact is...opportunity might only strikes once...and time is an essence in this poem...

Good write, Kate!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
perhaps that smile is a reaffirmation to accept things as they come no matter how deep the constaints may appear for the inevitable make-over will appear as a reflection of freedom's potential as soon as it's ready to ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
Kate, time is hiding in your face, but you can't change it, only apply it to your benefit, by remembering it is eternal, and this phase is soon over, before the most important forever one happens. Even if you "lop it off" it changes nothing of what you are or what you're destined for. Take heart Katie Kant, your in good hands;-)Superb writing!



Love,

Eileen

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
I bought a fibbing mirror. It say's I'm ugly. So it must be fibbing.

St Sebastian Patron Saint of Archers. No not the drink Kate.
You gotta say what you mean girl. Killiam KTell Kate..

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
A bow and arrow...true, archery would become a whole lot easier..which reminds me of a most painful archery accident I had years back...well..not the place for such a discussion...LOL...suffice to say, archery is not the best sport choice for busty women, at least not during the learning process. I understand your frustration, Kate, you just have to wish they would do something and be done with it. Instead...well again, not the place for this discussion. This is a fantastic write. You have some very strong images and some great lines in these verses. I really loved this part:

"She does not plead her case
She merely presents facts;
hence she smiles and says nothing"

Excellent writing, Kate.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
<...time is hiding in my face;>

Wow! What a great line, Kate!

Blessings!
Safi

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
My mirror is a cheat...it tells all sorta bullsssssssssssT!!

Enjoyed your podcast reading!!

Well done!!

Love Tinka


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