Do Not Say

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Lisa Frost Aug 22, 2009, 12:10am EDT

Well said! All too often we miss what we have that is good, looking for what is out of reach.

Corinna Parr Aug 22, 2009, 1:10pm EDT

Or we get caught up in the giddy delight of fantasy, and don't see how shallow those depths are until it's too late. Thank you, Lisa!

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Jennifer Lee Aug 22, 2009, 12:32am EDT

I'm still laughing at your tagline. I'll have to come back later to leave a serious comment.

Jennifer Lee Aug 22, 2009, 10:40am EDT

The flow and word choice are excellent, of course. It's rhythm is soft almost like a hymn when read aloud. It speaks to me of unconditional love and I think it's just grand. Congrats on your feature.

Corinna Parr Aug 22, 2009, 1:11pm EDT

I like to see if people are reading the tags, now and then. You always do! ;)

Thank you for the lovely comment, Jennifer. That is definitely one of the intended meanings.

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Aug 22, 2009, 12:42am EDT

Corrina,
What a breath of fresh air that's graced this moist and yeasty wonder.
I feel hunger brewing--- such a long way from home.

Thank you for this.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Aug 22, 2009, 12:43am EDT

Your star is a feature in The Surreal Circus crown.

Corinna Parr Aug 22, 2009, 1:12pm EDT

Am I bad for giggling at your comment, Adrian? I guess it comes from having been in a Puckish mood when I posted this!

Thank you so much for the feature. I wasn't sure the poem was a fit but James assured me it would be. :)

Where has Ann been of late?

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Aug 22, 2009, 2:46pm EDT

Ann's on circus hiatus; we've been able to cover each other that way nicely. She's always sorely missed though for the bright and informed comments we all love. Nurturer that one.

Giggle? Yes, indeed! I literally felt a sharp intake of breath driven by the need for the oxygen your poem provided, a most grateful response. Rooted m'dear.

I snort deeply, in your honor!

Corinna Parr Aug 22, 2009, 2:57pm EDT

Awww, she is missed.

Gasps and snorts and giggles all around! I'm buyin'!

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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Aug 22, 2009, 1:18am EDT

Simply perfect.

Corinna Parr Aug 22, 2009, 1:12pm EDT

Thank you! I aspire to perfection but don't often hit it.

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Aug 22, 2009, 4:14pm EDT

how exquisite~ the purrfect bloom

Corinna Parr Aug 22, 2009, 9:36pm EDT

Thank you, Purr!

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Atticus *. Aug 22, 2009, 9:24pm EDT

Corinna, I like this poem for its humor and humility. I like the certainty and matter of fact use of the word undeniable after precious. I get a real big sister feel to this poem, maybe big sister to yourself, but it is wise, sweet and a little silly (in a good way). I also am quite enamored of the line "help them part your mysteries". This is very charming in a very rustic common way. A very smart, and strangely elegant poem

Corinna Parr Aug 22, 2009, 9:35pm EDT

I'm the oldest of four, which might explain the feel. :) Thank you for explaining your impressions, Atticus, I'm delighted by what you've taken from this. I wasn't sure how the longer lines would go over so it's a relief to receive such a review.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Aug 23, 2009, 11:33am EDT

I agree with your sentiment completely. Being put on a pedestal by one's lover means future trouble (often abuse, in my experience) when they discover that you are not perfect.

Corinna Parr Aug 23, 2009, 12:53pm EDT

It's been my experience as well, Ann. I didn't want to delve too deeply into the more unpleasant consequences, with this one, but you've hit on them perfectly. They're there, for those who have seen it before.

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Ferosh (Site Translator for LOLSPEAK)is O. Aug 31, 2009, 10:08am EDT

I might be a snob, as I think farts are hilarious, until I have to smell someone else's. lol I do not consider myself a snob, I just have a weak stomach for that sort of thing..... but anyway....

Great advice, I feel the same way, and like most everyone else, I resonate with the 'reveal your precious, undeniable flaws' line.... it IS humbling, AND empowering.... so many women get caught up trying to look and be like the 'goddess', that they forget it's the flaws that make us one already, and any man worth letting discover our mysteries will love that about us already.

As for Ann's comment, it has been my experience that the abuse comes when, yes, they discover you're not perfect, but moreso after they discover you're closer to it than they are.;)

Corinna Parr Sep 2, 2009, 1:42pm EDT

Hahaha, I can't believe I missed this comment. I'm not the only one who giggles at farts, yay! It's probably a good thing, considering I have an almost six year old boy, and we all know what their sense of humour appreciates. Fortunately, he doesn't put out an immense stench. Yet.

I think your experience is also true. Certainly describes my last two ex-marriages.

Ferosh (Site Translator for LOLSPEAK)is O. Sep 2, 2009, 2:17pm EDT

It's tough being perfectly flawed... Men don't mind the 'flawed' part.... It's when we are empowered by them and not ashamed, that they really start to feel threatened.

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