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Peeled Diary Pages

"Fragments and crumbs of life, all the little pieces" John Ruskin, 1853 A scrap of sleep, a lopsided sky A slip of verse that wandered by The universe of a minute, an hour's lag A poem scribbled on the back of a paper bag Fragmented lyrics of lost words Coaxed into song by hummingbirds Where sapphire moons rise at noon And ivory dawn reddens too soon But for lonely love of poetry Cast aside by conformity Cloistered, salted tears consumed the sea Drenched in magnanimous misery Masking shy scars to look the same Calling pain by prettier names Peeled pages from the diary Of the once and future me. 8/29/20 For 'All the Little Pieces' contest Sponsor: Constance La France

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Date: 9/10/2020 2:43:00 AM
Michelle, congratulations on your win in my challenge All The Little Pieces with this wonderful write _Constance
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/14/2020 10:32:00 PM
Thank you kindly for the placement, Constance-
Date: 9/4/2020 4:33:00 AM
- A wonderful poem, Michelle :) - Congratulations on your win :) - Wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/30/2020 11:22:00 PM
What an excellent take on this content theme, Michelle! I love every line, and the poetic beauty leaves me no option but to put this poem in my faves:) ~ Warm regards // paul
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/14/2020 10:33:00 PM
Thank you for the compliment of making this a Fave!
Date: 8/30/2020 5:32:00 PM
This is a classic write, Michelle. I think Constance will really appreciate it, hopefully as much as I do. Couplets to linger long over. Thanks, Gershon
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Date: 8/29/2020 3:22:00 PM
Diaries are so important, I had one as a child and it took on a weighty experience, thanks for reminding me of the value of one dear Michelle.
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Date: 8/29/2020 12:39:00 PM
Well done, but you wouldn't want Trump to put all the little pieces together! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 8/29/2020 11:42:00 AM
This is awesome--a powerful write, Michelle.
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Date: 8/29/2020 10:24:00 AM
I would share with you my favorite lines, but I would just be reciting your entire poem. This is just a gem start to finish, Michelle. I've enjoyed it three times, and each time it gets better. A FAV save for me. Enjoy your day ~ John
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/14/2020 10:35:00 PM
Belated thank you for your generous words and the Fave, John!