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Sandpaper
Heavy hands hypnotized
Towards a grainy spill
My DNA absorbed inside
Until it gets its fill
Toxic topics recorded
One after the other
My pen’s being chewed bit by bit
Smoothing moments with garnet grit
Sanding all of my fingertips
Cause I’m writing on Sandpaper
Scrolling my life for the here and after
Footsteps dragging
On the ocean’s edge
Finding salty solace
Inside the waves pledge
Crashing closer towards
Both my tired legs
My inkless feet disappear bit by bit
Vanishing moments with saltwater grit
Washing away all of my footprints
Cause I’m walking on Sandpaper
Where I realize I can always start over
Towards a grainy spill
My DNA absorbed inside
Until it gets its fill
Toxic topics recorded
One after the other
My pen’s being chewed bit by bit
Smoothing moments with garnet grit
Sanding all of my fingertips
Cause I’m writing on Sandpaper
Scrolling my life for the here and after
Footsteps dragging
On the ocean’s edge
Finding salty solace
Inside the waves pledge
Crashing closer towards
Both my tired legs
My inkless feet disappear bit by bit
Vanishing moments with saltwater grit
Washing away all of my footprints
Cause I’m walking on Sandpaper
Where I realize I can always start over
Author's Note
Sometimes writing about subjects can be difficult and cleansing in a way.
Then I thought about how difficult it would be to write on sandpaper.
Went from there while listening to one of my new favorite song!!!
Listening to Warpaint - Hard to tell you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ3lWiMRwIw
Then I thought about how difficult it would be to write on sandpaper.
Went from there while listening to one of my new favorite song!!!
Listening to Warpaint - Hard to tell you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ3lWiMRwIw
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Re. Sandpaper
Anonymous
5th Jan 2023 3:25am
So true
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Hi Em:)
Glad you could relate. You're one of the
bravest people on here!
Sending you a big pink hug:)
Love the sweater!!
Thanks for stopping by and the RL
Glad you could relate. You're one of the
bravest people on here!
Sending you a big pink hug:)
Love the sweater!!
Thanks for stopping by and the RL
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Anonymous
5th Jan 2023 3:38am
Awww! Big heart shaped pink back at you!
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Re. Sandpaper
5th Jan 2023 3:48am
We've walked along the beach in and out of the tiny waves, deep in thought thinking on deeper things. You really can put a great piece together. To tight Della
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5th Jan 2023 3:53am
Hi Meme!
Glad you enjoyed since I had a certain friend
in mind while writing. I hope he's done chewing on it. hahaha
You're awesome Meme:)
glad you thought it was to tight!!
Glad you enjoyed since I had a certain friend
in mind while writing. I hope he's done chewing on it. hahaha
You're awesome Meme:)
glad you thought it was to tight!!
Re. Sandpaper
5th Jan 2023 7:07am
Hoi hoi
Read your write yesterday, but came back for another eye full of happiness.
The last sentence does it for me (of course).
The reassurance that we can always start over.
Wonderful!
Thank you.
Kind regards, Gus
Read your write yesterday, but came back for another eye full of happiness.
The last sentence does it for me (of course).
The reassurance that we can always start over.
Wonderful!
Thank you.
Kind regards, Gus
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Re: Re. Sandpaper
7th Jan 2023 9:26pm
Hi Gus!!
I'm so happy you came back for a second read. That's
why I write. Hoping people will feel something or relate someway.
We can always start over. In writing and in life:)
Thanks for stopping by
Always a pleasure to see ya!
I'm so happy you came back for a second read. That's
why I write. Hoping people will feel something or relate someway.
We can always start over. In writing and in life:)
Thanks for stopping by
Always a pleasure to see ya!
Re. Sandpaper
5th Jan 2023 10:09am
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7th Jan 2023 9:29pm
Hello Lovely LJ:)
I love when words dance. Truly. To me it means they came
to life in your mind. My whole goal as a writer!!
So thank you for this wicked comment amiga.
I love when words dance. Truly. To me it means they came
to life in your mind. My whole goal as a writer!!
So thank you for this wicked comment amiga.
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5th Jan 2023 1:47pm
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7th Jan 2023 9:31pm
Hey Mystic!
Two words!
Thank You!!
and you are most welcome amigo.
Thanks for stopping by.
Two words!
Thank You!!
and you are most welcome amigo.
Thanks for stopping by.
Re. Sandpaper
5th Jan 2023 8:17pm
Lots of toxic topics in the world and I like your creative juxtaposition of sandpaper to address them. Fortunately, sandpaper smooths things out too.
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7th Jan 2023 9:36pm
Hi NG:)
Some things are harder to put down on paper than
others. It can be a struggle - at least it is for me.
I actually did some research on sandpaper and there is such a thing
as garnet sandpaper!! I had to use it.
And you are spot on about how it smooths things out:)
Thanks for the RL and stopping by!
Some things are harder to put down on paper than
others. It can be a struggle - at least it is for me.
I actually did some research on sandpaper and there is such a thing
as garnet sandpaper!! I had to use it.
And you are spot on about how it smooths things out:)
Thanks for the RL and stopping by!
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6th Jan 2023 6:11am
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7th Jan 2023 9:39pm
Hey Sisco
Glad you agree. LOL
I've been told I need to learn how to take a compliment
so thank you:)
Glad you agree. LOL
I've been told I need to learn how to take a compliment
so thank you:)
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8th Jan 2023 4:24am
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7th Jan 2023 9:51pm
Hi Rianne,
Happy belated New year to you too. Thank you:)
I felt like writing a little song about the difficulty of life and
the challenge it can be to write it down. For some reason sandpaper came to mind. My mind went from there.
Also thought about all the sand on the beach and how people go there to reflect on life and how some things don't need to be written down in ink.
So happy you enjoyed and got all of the meaning
behind this write:)
Happy belated New year to you too. Thank you:)
I felt like writing a little song about the difficulty of life and
the challenge it can be to write it down. For some reason sandpaper came to mind. My mind went from there.
Also thought about all the sand on the beach and how people go there to reflect on life and how some things don't need to be written down in ink.
So happy you enjoyed and got all of the meaning
behind this write:)
Anonymous
- Edited 12th Aug 2024 3:45am
6th Jan 2023 3:35pm
<< post removed >>
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7th Jan 2023 9:54pm
Re. Sandpaper
7th Jan 2023 4:58am
Hey buddy, just a note. If you're having difficulty writing on the sandpaper, just flip it over to the smooth side. Or just hold the pen steady, and maneuver the paper. Kinda like a "spinner" thing maybe.
I know what you mean with this write, though.
I also looked up that song. Totally surprised me! I wasn't expecting something lilting like that.
Your garnet grit makes good poetry. I've chewed many a pen in my day. I like how you added that line in your poem. The contemplations as we search for the right words.
You come up with some awesome original subjects when you write. Very unique how you give life to things most of us overlook. Clever!
Good to see you feeding the DUP. It ain't DUP without U !
(I can be clever too. Lol)
I know what you mean with this write, though.
I also looked up that song. Totally surprised me! I wasn't expecting something lilting like that.
Your garnet grit makes good poetry. I've chewed many a pen in my day. I like how you added that line in your poem. The contemplations as we search for the right words.
You come up with some awesome original subjects when you write. Very unique how you give life to things most of us overlook. Clever!
Good to see you feeding the DUP. It ain't DUP without U !
(I can be clever too. Lol)
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7th Jan 2023 10:10pm
Well hello there Styx!
Flipping it over is the easy way out. That's cheating!!
But the "spinner" things sounds fun. I'm going to have to try
that one day. Kinda reminds me when I was a little bitty kid and my
grandpa would spin me around and round. hahaha
Uh oh - I think someone is realizing surprises
aren't that bad after all.
Heard the song it and had to write to it. But wanted to relate it into the writing sense as well as talking things out.
Well Styx, someone told me I need to work on accepting compliments so thank you for this awesome comment!!
I like to have my own original voice. I like putting my own
"Spin" on things. hahaha
Later Mr. Clever
Thanks for the RL and spinning by!
Flipping it over is the easy way out. That's cheating!!
But the "spinner" things sounds fun. I'm going to have to try
that one day. Kinda reminds me when I was a little bitty kid and my
grandpa would spin me around and round. hahaha
Uh oh - I think someone is realizing surprises
aren't that bad after all.
Heard the song it and had to write to it. But wanted to relate it into the writing sense as well as talking things out.
Well Styx, someone told me I need to work on accepting compliments so thank you for this awesome comment!!
I like to have my own original voice. I like putting my own
"Spin" on things. hahaha
Later Mr. Clever
Thanks for the RL and spinning by!
Re. Sandpaper
7th Jan 2023 9:08pm
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7th Jan 2023 10:14pm
Hi LilD
Had that special feeling when writing so thank you.
I know you know that feeling as well:)
Thanks for the RL and stopping by!
Had that special feeling when writing so thank you.
I know you know that feeling as well:)
Thanks for the RL and stopping by!
Re. Sandpaper
7th Jan 2023 9:14pm
Lol, don't forget the varnish, Adelphina! Sounds like you are deep in your DIY chores, either that or this is a forerunner to your forthcoming memoir, right? Lol. I can just see it now, "Adelphina - Walking On Sandpaper." I think it could well be a battle for top spot with Prince Harry's 'Spare' autobiography, out soon unless you're in Spain, right?! Haha, lol. I'm not poking fun at cha. I really liked this. Can't wait to read the book now... your book!
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7th Jan 2023 10:30pm
Crap!!! I forgot about the varnish. Something tells me you know
about sandpaper and varnish!
I love your title of my upcoming memoir!!
So be honest - are you pro Prince Harry or is he a whiny royal?
And thank you for your snaps on my non existent book.
Might have to reconsider now!!
Later gator!
about sandpaper and varnish!
I love your title of my upcoming memoir!!
So be honest - are you pro Prince Harry or is he a whiny royal?
And thank you for your snaps on my non existent book.
Might have to reconsider now!!
Later gator!
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7th Jan 2023 10:39pm
Lol. Can I be your publicist/agent? I can understand your reticence but it wouldn't be hard to make you sound good because I think you are good, really good, in fact! I'm in two minds about Prince Harry to be honest. On the one hand, we can all empathise with how painful it must have been to lose his mother but I feel that he's embarrassing his brother & father at the same time! Harry may later regret that he was so open in his book. Only time will tell.
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Re: Re. Sandpaper
7th Jan 2023 10:46pm
Thank you so much for the
vote of confidence in my writing:) Truly!
I agree with you. My mom is a huge influence in my life. Even now.
But I think as he (Harry) gets older he's going to regret how he handled family issues. Too many outside opinions doesn't really help anything.
vote of confidence in my writing:) Truly!
I agree with you. My mom is a huge influence in my life. Even now.
But I think as he (Harry) gets older he's going to regret how he handled family issues. Too many outside opinions doesn't really help anything.
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7th Jan 2023 10:48pm
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7th Jan 2023 10:51pm
No you should always hear your wife out - but you should also
have the balls to tell her if she's wrong!
have the balls to tell her if she's wrong!
Re: Re. Sandpaper
7th Jan 2023 10:54pm
I think they're on the same side, which is fair enough. There's rumour that Meghan is also going to write a memoir. I'm feeling pretty left out here, guys, lol! ;-)
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Re. Sandpaper
10th Jan 2023 4:29am
Why haven't I been here before?? This was spot on. Love it. We all keep going, or forget to log in.... <3
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