Written, 17th February 2001.
Photograph taken by Theresa Jodray.
Body the earthly cocoon to my soul
Are there wings forming beneath your
Aging skin or am I forming slowly
Into an eternal mutant then to be
Of mine own doing, my own choices
Forced to crawl after death in the eternal
Are wings of fine lace protruding from my
Inner glorious self to fly free in glory
Or does crippling stubs form to my aching soul
Shall I crawl upon the ground or soar into heaven
Is my soul crying out in pain as I deform it?
Am I weaving colors of the rainbow to adorn it?
I think of times that I've surely stunted wings growth
Also times stunting has come very close
I mostly hope someday but doubt
I'll boast at the width of my wings that sprout
Then I gaze upon my earthly body
The earthly cocoon to my soul
Are there wings forming beneath your
Aging skin or am I forming slowly
Into an eternal mutant then to be
Forced to crawl after death in the eternal
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Reviewed by C. Gourlay (Reader)
Reviewed on October 9, 2002
Another magic piece TJ... this line is profound: 'are there wings forming beneath your aging skin...'
Wow, the photo is a knock out. The poem is fantastic and the 3rd stanza blows me away.
Love, Janet xoxoxo
Reviewed by Kimberly Bennett (Reader)
Reviewed on October 8, 2002
I have missed your work. You do such an awesome job describing things and your photo's always added so much even wayyyyy back to the days when I first began reading your work on WBM it is good to see that you are still writing and posting and I am priviledged to be reading it now.
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Reviewed on October 7, 2002
Beautiful, just beautiful. I like the way you see and say things....Thanks, Dani
lovely write, theresa! and stunning photo!! sure would love to come to alaska someday!! thanks for the review on ronee' 's newest poem; much appreciated it is!! love, and ((HUGS)), your friend, karen lynn. :)
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love your work!
Love, Janet xoxoxo
May Lu $*_*$ / Sandie Angel :o)
A very deep and thought provoking write.
Great imagery and style! Gregg
Have a great day...
Trixie :)
and that write is profound..
Almost haunting
and chilly.
Peg