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Center Stage
wild winds carry me far away
into unknown territory
I feel lost in this land
bereft and naked
unsure of my footing
in this foreign place
a change has happened
deep inside me
I'm not sure I like it
so I struggle
with my internal voice
that is playing strange music
I find myself dancing to it
one moment
the next I run
two opposing forces
course through my soul
one light as the sun
one so dark it's void of any color
a place of nothingness
where I retreat
when I feel unsure
this place has sheltered me
while the sun has scorched
my dark and light side
vie for center stage
who will be the star tonight?
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Re. Center Stage
Anonymous
1st Feb 2017 5:46pm
I love the honest heart which overflows into your mesmerizing words. So many can relate to this piece, I am sure.
I have felt a great change within, just the same. I often wonder if our experiences, thoughts and emotions eventually just begin molding us. Uncontrollably.
I love this thought provoking, vulnerable write.
Brilliantly pieced together, lovely Crim.
I have felt a great change within, just the same. I often wonder if our experiences, thoughts and emotions eventually just begin molding us. Uncontrollably.
I love this thought provoking, vulnerable write.
Brilliantly pieced together, lovely Crim.

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Re: Re. Center Stage
2nd Feb 2017 2:54pm
thank you lovely Rooted One I was feeling torn by two opposing forces when I wrote this.. I need to find balance.. you are appreciated.. love Crim
Re. Center Stage
1st Feb 2017 7:33pm
It's a difficult balance but you've got the poise, Crim. Light or dark you're a fascinating lady.
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2nd Feb 2017 2:55pm
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1st Feb 2017 9:51pm
Both are present, my beautiful lady. Without light and without dark we are not whole. And you are wholly beautiful in all of your shades. Beautiful write, my friend. Much love...
Willow
Willow
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Re: Re. Center Stage
2nd Feb 2017 2:56pm
thank you beautiful Willow I need to find the beauty in each and embrace them both I think.. love Brenda
Re. Center Stage
1st Feb 2017 10:25pm
My gosh ladyloves, you put me into trance
I'm a bit speechless here. As you already
know that I am feeling this within my entire.
o'yes those great lovely pieces of us, needs
to breathe
-Howlings
I'm a bit speechless here. As you already
know that I am feeling this within my entire.
o'yes those great lovely pieces of us, needs
to breathe
-Howlings
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2nd Feb 2017 2:57pm
Re. Center Stage
1st Feb 2017 10:32pm
Day by day I'm either in the depths of despair or soaring high...terrific poem Crim
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2nd Feb 2017 2:57pm
Re. Center Stage
Anonymous
1st Feb 2017 11:20pm
My Beautiful Brenda...you know I feel regardless of which has you at any moment your beauty and awe inspiring self is always present in my eyes along with the eyes of so many others...every piece of us has its place on center stage, it is the timing and circumstances which is key as to which one is next called before the curtain...how I love you lovely one...more than you know...
xoxo Taryn
xoxo Taryn

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Re: Re. Center Stage
2nd Feb 2017 2:58pm
thank you my beautiful one you touch my heart so deeply with the acceptance of all sides of me.. I love you dearest one with the depths of my soul.. love Brenda
Re. Center Stage
2nd Feb 2017 1:34am
5 stars!!! Two thumbs!!! Magnificent! Battle of light and dark rages inside us!!
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2nd Feb 2017 2:59pm
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Re. Center Stage
2nd Feb 2017 9:36am
Hidden protectively in the dark;
dancing in the light.
No matter which keeps you, Crim, the entirety that
is you, takes center stage....
dancing in the light.
No matter which keeps you, Crim, the entirety that
is you, takes center stage....
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2nd Feb 2017 3:00pm
Re. Center Stage
2nd Feb 2017 3:15pm
a perfect poem of duality - I connected with this poem and artwork straight away, so much so I wrote my version of the artwork with a picture of me in the centre, interesting task :-)
excellent inking :-)
excellent inking :-)
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Re: Re. Center Stage
5th Feb 2017 7:23am
thank you most graciously David I will have to check out your version :) love Brenda
Re. Center Stage
2nd Feb 2017 4:16pm
Balance is both a beautiful and remarkable thing because it fluctuates as waves. Rigidity stifles experience and hides (what I believe) are our true selves - and why we even came to this place.
Very well expressed, Brenda. I have really enjoyed watching your writing evolve.
Very well expressed, Brenda. I have really enjoyed watching your writing evolve.
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Re: Re. Center Stage
5th Feb 2017 7:25am
thank you Sage One I believe you are right it does flow over us in waves and swirls about as on or both bubble to the surface.. love Brenda
Re. Center Stage
3rd Feb 2017 2:06am
This is a very dynamic description of the human condition, and I like how the title describes the delicate balance that we strive to attain....
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Re: Re. Center Stage
5th Feb 2017 7:26am
thank you graciously PR tricky business balancing dark with the light but doable.. love Crim
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4th Feb 2017 4:50am
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5th Feb 2017 7:27am
Re. Center Stage
Anonymous
4th Feb 2017 4:09pm
Brenda.. your description of the tug of war, between light and dark is so brilliantly conveyed.. i feel this write.. i too find myself feeling unsure, because of the conflict between the two sides fighting within.. glad to know, i'm not alone.. this goes into my list.. love you!!
Dave
Dave

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Re: Re. Center Stage
5th Feb 2017 7:28am
thank you my brother Dave no you are definitely not alone in this.. love Brenda