by JustMe ~I'm happy to be~
Member since:
August 16, 2008

~Your Spine~

November 23, 2012 01:46 PM UTC
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Your spine
delivers on its promises
vertebrae by vertebrae
linking my sinew and muscle
safely tucked under your skin
and somehow discovers meaning
in the lost puzzle pieces
I leave like bread crumbs
along the path from
here to there


Your spine is resilient
unlike words which catch
in my throat without a filter
different from lyrics which float
above the great unease
turning shades of ripened plum
It is firm and strong
holds me together
when I no longer can


You, your spine binds me
to who I say I am
it forgives the shadow
ignites me to rise again

 

Comments: 34 ( 1 removed by JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ )

Brian Benson Nov 23, 2012, 2:02pm UTC
A woman with a backbone, and a gift for words. A voice inciting us to think and speak. Great musical choice too...B
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 2:13pm UTC
Thanks, B. :)
Ann Marcaida Nov 23, 2012, 2:06pm UTC
This poem moves with the measure pace of a walk down the vertebral column. Tweeted!
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 2:13pm UTC
Thanks, Ann. Lovely to "see" you.
JOHN BECK Nov 23, 2012, 2:08pm UTC
Deep metaphor for the strength you draw from him--that part upon which you can depend. I also like your being bound to who you say you are. Powerful poetry, Michelle.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 2:14pm UTC
Dear friend,

I think the best relationships are where we draw strength from each other, yet stay bound to who we are as individuals.

Thank you for seeing this in my poem.
elizabeth evans Nov 23, 2012, 4:26pm UTC
Agree, completely. I wouldn't want to be merely a reflection of Mag. Mag is Mag and I am me! Lol
Irina Dimitric Nov 23, 2012, 7:36pm UTC
I agree with all your comments. This is a wonderful and powerful poem. Andrea Bocelli is an added bonus.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 7:45pm UTC
Bob, I deleted a comment of yours, under Ann's by accident. Sorry! Thanks for your comments, dear friend.

And thank you, Irina!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Nov 23, 2012, 2:25pm UTC
Hi Sweetie. You know I'm a writer and I'm quite capable of creating lengthy and complimentary response comments. But sometimes, like now, the only proper and necessary response is:

WOW

Maybe even double-Wow in this instance. Thanks.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 2:30pm UTC
Thank you so much, Robert. :)
Robert - just a simple man - B. Nov 23, 2012, 3:04pm UTC
:+)

Now write some more... and more... and more...
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 7:45pm UTC
I will do my best! :)
A. F. Stewart Nov 23, 2012, 2:37pm UTC
A wonderful poem. And I love Andrea Bocelli.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 2:40pm UTC
Thanks, Anita (I love Bocelli, as well).
elizabeth evans Nov 23, 2012, 4:28pm UTC
....and thank you for introducing me to Andre Bocelli....fantastic voice.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 7:46pm UTC
Oh bob, I can't believe you never heard him before. Be prepared to fall in love. He is an amazing talent!
Robert T. Nov 23, 2012, 5:24pm UTC
Very very good :)
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 23, 2012, 7:47pm UTC
Thank you!
Len Maxwell Nov 23, 2012, 9:04pm UTC
A nicely written piece that shows a lot of strength as well as some conflict.

Oh, I'm not the right type to enjoy Bocelli, but it was a nice addition to your piece.

Thanks for posting to the Anatomy Wall on The Triple Name Club where it's now featured.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 24, 2012, 11:49am UTC
Thank you so much, Len, and thank you for the feature!
Kathryn Flynn Nov 24, 2012, 12:16am UTC
The rhythm was perfect and the emotions deep. I, too, got that you draw strength from a powerful, good force.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 24, 2012, 11:49am UTC
Thank you, dear friend. xx's
Bernard C. Nov 24, 2012, 5:39am UTC
Now its good to show some backbone now and then - and if you've got it then flaunt it as they saying goes - nice write :-)

Thanks for sharing and submitting to
The Surreal Circus.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 24, 2012, 11:49am UTC
Thanks Bernard.
Richard Lynn Livesay Nov 24, 2012, 9:27am UTC
the difference of walking on all 4's and our bi-ped frame...now straighten up...a piece of poetic pleasure and structure

Featured on Surreal Circus
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 24, 2012, 11:50am UTC
Richard, thank you for such a wonderful comment and thank you for the feature.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Nov 24, 2012, 12:12pm UTC
You explained the human connection perfectly and the music was a bonus.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 24, 2012, 12:18pm UTC
Carol, I deeply appreciate your comment. Thank you.
stephen berwaldt Nov 24, 2012, 1:20pm UTC
A lovely tribute to a vital piece of each of us we can't do without...

Thank you for submitting to Gathers Luminous Writers and Artists. Now Featured.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Nov 24, 2012, 2:29pm UTC
Thank you so much and thank you for the feature!
Wind Painter Nov 26, 2012, 7:02pm UTC
Listening to the Music , your music
Marianne K. Nov 29, 2012, 7:35pm UTC
WOW . . . I absolutely love your sentiments in this perfect poem, Michelle. One of your best in my mind!!

I think the best relationships are where we draw strength from each other, yet stay bound to who we are as individuals.
I so relate . . . it is only in the last 2 years that I am bound to who I am
Marianne K. Nov 29, 2012, 7:39pm UTC
If you love Bocelli, then you might love Hayley Westenra as well. He was her musical HERO; she sang his songs at age 11. She's now an International Celebrity (24yrs. old), and has toured with Andrea Bocelli. They harmonize beautifully.

xoxox

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