time has passed by here
i pan the room i see my books
my drawings and the vibrant colors
the outfits different styles
yet mostly all black
the sleeves must remain long
security blanket still after all these years
the incense stretches smoldering in the potted plant
in Garudasana pose Cedar wood and salt
invasive thoughts seep through the fragile lucidity
of this quiet uneasiness the price i’ve had to pay
i shut my eyes i don’t trust closing them yet
at times boot camp trainings thrice removed
refuse to be shrugged off
i look in the mirror morning and night
brush the teeth etc. etc.
but today i’m feeling brave on an anniversary
of yore the battle of Werdin Place
and i see me in the mirror
piece by piece like a color by number pic
as the nights pass by hand in hand
i’m smitten with and embrace more
the medal shaped sCARs they gave me
of warrior heart i fought and fought
and that’s all that really matters
Your poetry is like a tour guide of L.A. I’ve added Werdin Place to my limited knowledge and love the connection to warrior heart.
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Not sure why anonymous popped up as the sender on my reply to teufelshound post.
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No worries originally your name was on the comment then it said “someone ” perhaps the glitch gremlin 👽
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powerful
https://whisperandtheroar.com/2019/09/06/teufelshund-mb/
https://braveandrecklessblog.com/2019/09/06/teufelshund-mb/
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Thanks friend ❤❤
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My pleasure. Your writing is fierce and beautiful
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and here. . .https://www.facebook.com/wewillspeaktruth/
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Superb!!!!!
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Thank you, Eugenia!
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You’re welcome!
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“and i see me in the mirror
piece by piece like a color by number pic”
Awesome imagery.
This so moves me ❤❤
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Thanks so much friend. I like this piece myself. It’s very personal and healing. Xoxo
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You are most welcome!
I’m so glad if it is healing for you! 💚
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well done
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thank you friend 🙂
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I love the comfort the simplicity of a room onwards grady upwards
(two commas two fullstops one exclamation mark) 😉
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Ahhhhhh you’re too funny Master Reeves!!! Ok ok the next Cecil short will be dedicated to you xo
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🙂 Honoured, I’m sure!
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