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Old 04-01-2007, 03:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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She stands before
the looking glass
Her own reflection there,
Eyes so empty
brown and dark
Cornrows entwined her hair.

Forgotten memories
of her past,
To think of thoughts escape her,
Behind the face
forever lost
Reflections of a stranger.
Forestdawn
Goddess of the green grove.
Honor the old ones in deed and name
let love and light be our guides again.
 

Old 04-01-2007, 05:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I really like reading your poems and never hesitate to click on them.

The "Cornrows" line sounds a bit akward to me, but I might just be putting the beats wrong.

Either way, great stuff!
Its not worth it if it needs explainin'
 

Old 04-01-2007, 05:26 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks for the comment Closet_Writer
I am glad that you like my poetry. Thank You.

The word "cornrows" is a type of braided hair style that are usually worn by African/American peoples. They are very beautiful.

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Old 04-01-2007, 06:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I knew about the hair style, I meant the entire line sounded akward. I think its beautiful that you think a lot of things are beautiful. It makes me happy inside. ^.^
 

Old 05-26-2007, 05:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Dear Sally,

I do not know how I missed this one!!!! I fell into this one, as my mind traveled a bit. Almost want to say, that you wrote about me. I loved this. Simply beautiful. I understand that line perfectly...cornrows entwined her hair......just beautiful. Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you.

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Old 05-26-2007, 08:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Merry Meet: Closet _Writer : and Kim


Thank you for your comments. I truely enjoy each and every one of them. I wish I could write as well as some of you. Everyone here is so talented. And coming from the best of the best is indeed an honor.

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Old 05-27-2007, 12:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Such a reflective
write.... of the self.
 

Old 06-11-2007, 11:23 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Her own reflection there,
Eyes so empty
brown and dark
Cornrows entwined her hair.
Introspective to say the least SALLY - I like this poem though
Can certainly relate to staring in the mirror and wond'ring
"Who are you?" --- Love the "cornrows" line
I think BRIANNA may be wanting an "in" ----> "Cornrows entwined IN her hair..."
But I think such beautifully poetically written as is.

Nice piece!
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Old 06-17-2007, 04:07 AM   #9 (permalink)
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wonderful penning Sally sometimes we just dont see who we are then looking at our reflections as things in life changes so do we beautiful poem
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Old 05-01-2008, 08:36 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Hello!

I enjoyed reading this poem and coming across it. I do have to admit I kind of had a "bump" with reading the cornrows part but as I read it again I appreciate it more and more... I think it was maybe the switch of describing the eyes to the hair but I think that the brown eyes compliments the last line. I also liked the imagery that the last line in the first stanza provided and got a real great visual with imagining it.

I really do like the last line... a very nice way to end it and I feel like it ended your poem very strongly too. This poem made me think with reading it and I love when peoms do that. So, I say to keep on writing and keep up the great work!
 


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