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My Sisters

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We refuse to be worn lean
by this cruel grief
like a wretched, ragged cloth,

splintered at the seams
by unseemly sorrow,
made ugly by weeping.

We will howl at the moon unabated
and my Sisters will hear
this savage, sacred song ~

they will wail
their wild wrath
in harmony ~

we shall dance
through this damnable darkness,

quenching our thirst as we go ~

arm in arm,
shoulder to shoulder,

our arrows piercing
this palpable pain
until it fades

into oblivion.

We reject this agony outright
and will not own
these tattered hearts ~

together,
we shall stitch
a new tomorrow...







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"Sisters of the Moon"


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  • Titus gold member
    May 10, 2007

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    Lovely serenade of both physical and spiritual strength. The agony of life seems to show somehow a looking forward to another life, nice work


  • Shadows of Sunshine gold member
    May 10, 2007
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    Excellent Write!

    This is so inspiring.... and wonderful!


  • Peteskid gold member
    March 21, 2007

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    outstanding

    like the Trojan Women covered in ash ripping robes, beating breasts, or Lear howling into the storm...grief as magnificent agony...so very moving...PK


  • Lady-Pegasus
    March 21, 2007

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    Thank you for your contest submission. I adore this write from presentation to the write itself. The flow and words create wonderful piece that is a joy to read. Best of luck in this and all of your endeavors. Hetohke'e *


  • Maureen silver member
    February 9, 2007

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    Excellent!

    We are so much stronger when we know we're not alone. Love this poem!

    Namaste!

    ♥ Maureen


  • February 9, 2007
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    continue

    great poem really beautiful

  • Lonewolf2008
    February 9, 2007

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    Grand write

    Life oh so beautiful, but things only allow us to do certain actions. Dances that brings joy to the hearts and pain diminishes is love uabounded. Jules.


  • gullionmar
    February 9, 2007
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    VERY WELL WRITTEN KEEP UP THE GOOD WRITING

  • Spiritvision angel
    February 9, 2007

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    Each new dawn is a blessing and in this write you bring life to it with many emotions and great imagery. You have an incredible talent my friend. You have never diappointed me with any of your writes. Another one called wonderful.!

  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    February 9, 2007

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    Oh.....
    "We reject this agony outright
    and will not own
    these tattered hearts ~

    together,
    we shall stitch
    a new tomorrow..."

    If there ever was a "get thee hence" this sorrow needs an exorcism ....this would be the time and the place.

    thank you for such a beautiful howl to harmonize with, dearest friend.... Aren't we having a howl of a time with life jsut now?

  • kaibab silver member
    February 9, 2007

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    Such braver and brilliant women youn write in wings to wrap as inspiration's breathless wing to wingsongs ringing...and I am blessed to be able to read these secret trills to tell...


  • Midnight-x-Rose gold member
    February 9, 2007

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    Ever so sad, but at the same time beautiful. I am sorry for your loss... Also, glad you can see optimism and hope throughout it all, many struggle to do so, so very best of luck.

  • tomisb
    February 9, 2007

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    Pain

    Sometimes the only way we know we are alive is the pain we are in. The greatest gift one can recieve is it allevieation. Still sorrow, grief are necessary to motivate us to fill the holes within us and force us to regrow our lives.

    This is a deep passionate song to the spirit that drive us along to make it through the night to morning's song. We must, to often, confront our own strength in the face of a harrowed night. We make through because of friends, passion, love and strength. Wonderful work you have presented here, Wanda. ONly one complaint. Please use a larger font with this type. My poor eyes had a heck of a time making out some of the letters. Love, Tom B.


  • transcendental baby gold member
    February 9, 2007

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    Girl, you sure have a deep sweet soul ... don't know if I'm one of the sisters but these words spoke to me as well


  • cherche -d -ame gold member
    February 9, 2007

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    Wanda, this is such an affirmation of your own strength , as well as that of others who walk on the same path hand in hand and arm in arm ....with or without words. It is a bond that transdescends across miles and continents,
    much love always
    xoxoxoxo
    reenie


  • Drevin Revlocke
    February 9, 2007

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    Like Cannonsfire I too did want to picture wolves atop a mountain. Very great write! I am jealous that I do not have a bond as strong as the one depicted in this poem. Bravo!


  • LadyUnique silver member
    February 9, 2007

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    ''together we shall stitch a new tomorrow'... beautiful
    you are such a graceful, elegant writer even when speaking of deep pain. your loyalty shines through each write


  • Cannonsfire gold member
    February 9, 2007

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    I wanted to picture wolves atop a mountain all in unison howling at the moon with their sad and plaintinve call, as I read further I could see it was not just my imagination. Lovely piece. Love, C


  • soulfultia gold member
    February 9, 2007

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    Beautiful

    The ink from your pen just flows with graceful ink as you once again pen a touching piece with eloquence. Your messages are strong and heartfelt this once carrying strength of unity. Certainly a spiritual write pulling us all together as we gather strength to help each other through times when we should not be standing alone. Love this write, just beautiful. My pleasure as always to read ~Tia


  • poet2angels
    February 9, 2007

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    beautiful!

    You have such a way, Wanda, of expressing strength, determination against all odds...
    and yes, your SIsters are beside you as alwayts to make the road to tranquility a little easier.....
    Beautiful poem, my friend!
    Lynda


  • Nicolette gold member
    February 8, 2007

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    "together,
    we shall stitch
    a new tomorrow..."

    I'm in Cape Town right now - leaving for home in an hour or so...how wonderful to feel the loving arms of sisters so early in the morning, Vlindertjie. This is so beautiful, written from a heart that knows and that knows the hearts and the aches of sisters too... That last stanza is so amazing...yes, together we stand, arm in arm, weaving and stitching each other strong. Wonderful piece of soul and heart, my friend... Arms around you here from the southern tip of Africa and across time and sand

    ~ Nicolette

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