Beauty becomes her, as the stars share their glory, lighting each step she takes towards the innocence of love
The warmth of her commitment is felt by all who touch her, though within her heart the storm never ceases to rage
Seeing her, I see one, who like the lightless multitude in the heavens shine, her light continues to be seen by those willing to discover
Seeing her, I see love’s potential fulfilled in ways that only dreamers view through the colored lens of a dream
In her eyes, I see a child of exploited potential longing for a treatment free reality
In her expression, I see one who was left to die in the filth of abandonment, spent and cast aside by her debauchers
In her anguish, I see one who endlessly lives the need for that balm so simplistically spoken of by others
Seeing her, I see love and hate, bitterness and contentment
joy and sorrow, pain and delight, prison and self-determination
Seeing her, I see a fearful reflection of myself, and at times, I’m not sure I like what I see
Sorry for the format. I can't seem to get this to do what I want it to do. Oh well... lol.
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Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2004
wonderful.
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Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2004
Lori, there are three songs now posted. You need to click on a song to play it. Hugs Bill
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2004
Awesome lines
I like this one....I see love’s potential fulfilled in ways that only dreamers view through the colored lens of a dream
Have a great night Lori......
Excellent write...this verse here drives the whole essence of the poem home for me...well done.
Allen
"Seeing her, I see a fearful reflection of myself, and at times, I’m not sure I like what I see "
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on March 11, 2004
The format is fine Lori...the words tell
the emotions here...and thats all that
counts...very powerful writing again from
you...so many emotions in here..
you are a very strong woman...love...floria
This is bittersweet beauty, Lori - like the author herself. I'm a new kid on the block here, and new to writing, but if your friends below speak truly about you - and I'm sure they do, I can't help but agree with everything they say. But you can't BE the mirror which reflects gorgeous light and stare into it to see for yourself who you are at the same time! Just believe what others are saying THEY see and some day that truth will take hold in your own heart and move that vital six inches from hearing it in your head to being a living reality in your inner being. Journey on, Lori - we're all travelling with you... KB
Will you ever accept that you are all important? I hope so because when you finally do, you will see what really is, and not what just appears to be real.
Lori I very much like what I see! A well rounded person with strength of character, beauty of thought, and the will to go on through all adversity...A woman who doesn't realize that she has become all of these wonderful things...She needs to take another look and leave the old look behind...Outstanding write!;-)
A further collection of poems, many from years in the Middle East, but also the California San Francisco and Central Coast areas (Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Berkeley, etc.).
In the Whirlwind is a poetic storm that frees history from the cages of corruption and puts it in the hands of everyday people. Words are weaved into a new fashion statement that has nothing to do with runways but everything to do with projects!
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I like this one....I see love’s potential fulfilled in ways that only dreamers view through the colored lens of a dream
Have a great night Lori......
Allen
"Seeing her, I see a fearful reflection of myself, and at times, I’m not sure I like what I see "
the emotions here...and thats all that
counts...very powerful writing again from
you...so many emotions in here..
you are a very strong woman...love...floria
TRASK
Thanks for sharing apart of yourself
Joy and sunshine
HH
Ditto...I agree with Eileen on this one!!
Love Tinka
Cheers
Alain