Charmed Chaos
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The Shape of Aging
Her clay, cool and smooth her body voluptuous and round
shapely goddess watching over as my soul soars unbound
she takes me places in my heart I’ve never been before
asking me to sail with her along uncharted shores
I’m far from this my writing room,
where the sun beams through my window
searching amidst mysterious shadows,
like those that surround her fertile womb
She’s been with me forever, through the darkest days
my one hope is endeavor to exude her confidence and beauty
as this changing body of mine, smooths and rounds with age
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: Sarah has asked us to take an object into our hands, touch it, feel the weight of it, spend time with it. I chose my Goddess, molded from a humble piece of clay. I love her; she’s been with me for many years.
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Oh, she’s gorgeous. I like your mention of the mysterious shadows round her womb, and your comparison with your own body as you age. ~She exudes a feminine confidence – I can see why she inspires you.
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Thank you Sarah!
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This is a wonderful Goddess… I can see that she is loved.
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Yes, she is. Thank you Bjorn.
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I like the way your statue is your muse. Also the way you tie her comparisons to yourself and the aging process. Well done.
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Thank you Dwight. I appreciate your kind words.
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i can feel your connection with her Linda and how much strength she gives you, she seems to radiate light
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She’s my talisman, to be sure.
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That last line delightfully embodied a sense of feminine empowerment and acceptance, something I fear I also could use. And yes, she is beautiful!
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Thank you for your thoughtful words.
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Oh this is wonderful! I absolutely adore this poem
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Thank you Kayla Ann!
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Ah yes…..my comment here….as the body changes at around 40, it’s difficult to accept (at least it was for me)….40s and 50s — omg why do I suddenly have a belly???? Now in my 7th decade, I’m happy with me….and just being here. And I’m wearing bright colors and tucking shirts in and wearing my shape like a prized trophy. After all, there are others who have become angels far too young.
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So true Lillian! I think we all go through that for a period of time. Thank you for sharing.
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Nice line and goal: “my one hope is endeavor to exude her confidence and beauty”
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Thank you Frank.
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It is amazing how these loyal treasures can give us hope, companionship and encouragement. She is truly a special one.
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Thank you Mish!
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“Loyal treasures”… I like this.
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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