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Subject: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
kristen.
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Date Posted: 17:43:30 01/07/08 Mon

i've never been able
to remember names
but i've always known yours -
even before we met
on a winter evening
'midst laughter, joy,
and a dinner party,
while your car lay
broken down in some
empty parking lot.

faces drift in and out
of my periphery
but yours was always
front and center,
like a light at the end
of a dark tunnel,
showing me the way
while smiling my spirit
and taking notes
on the psychology
of rewards and punishments
when learning to love.

dozens of people
have touched my heart
but you have always
touched my soul,
leaving fingerprints
with little memories
tucked away
for all the days ahead,
reminding me i'm capable
of completing
a crossword puzzle
while mesmerized
by the words
from your lips.


c. november 2007.

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Jessica
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Date Posted: 18:27:49 01/07/08 Mon

Ooohhh, Kristen, I ADORE this poem, most most especially that last stanza. Exquisite, and I can't be effusive enough.

Thank you for posting this!
Jess

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Bobby
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Date Posted: 18:37:40 01/07/08 Mon

I have to agree, this is superb.
I felt so "at home" while reading it.
This piece is going places
and I will be back for another ride Flutter!

Hugs!
Bobby

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
andy
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Date Posted: 19:41:41 01/07/08 Mon



Kristen,

I just read your poem twice in a row
and have to tell you that I absolutely
love it from start to finish.

As a result I am tagging it with the
award below and copying it to the
Hall of Fame.

Well Done!

thanks,
andy

Into the Light of Your Words

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 21:27:28 01/07/08 Mon

Absolutely outstanding Kristen,
can truly hear your voice in this,
and i jus love it. Congrats!

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Darkerside of light
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Date Posted: 04:49:08 01/08/08 Tue

Fantastic pen

DSL

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Lily
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Date Posted: 05:15:37 01/08/08 Tue

Kristen, i think i just got lost and might need a ride home :)
wonderful pen girl, i just love this..

~Lily

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Good Knight
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Date Posted: 14:19:28 01/08/08 Tue

Amazing as I have said in the past you key in on a special place that is heart written.Kristen you have a winner here!

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Sasha
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Date Posted: 17:06:56 01/08/08 Tue




~ Ohhhhh Kristy, hon, this is utterly gorgeous

and so very award worthy!!!!

your voice is so gentle and warm

I adore this piece

*hugs*

Sash xx


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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Sasha
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Date Posted: 21:40:26 01/13/08 Sun


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Read of the Day
14th January, 2008
Chosen by Janel



CONGRATUATIONS on this honor, dear Kristen

your poem now has the ROTD spotlight in

MUSE MONGERS READ OF THE DAY!!!



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*hugs*

Sash xx


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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
Arunansu
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Date Posted: 23:27:17 01/13/08 Sun

A great poem, Kristen.

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[> Subject: Re: i've never been able to remember names


Author:
kristen. (aflutter!)
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Date Posted: 20:39:29 01/14/08 Mon

jessica- thank you so much for reading! and for leaving such a beautiful reply! what a smile you've brought to my lips!

dsl - thank you so much!

bobby - you're praise means oodles to me -- i'm sure you know that! so you're comment really made me feel all joyful. thanx. :D

andy - you honoring this piece really is an extraordinary thing for me. it made me sooo happy, you have no idea! so thanks -- and so much more for that. :)

janel - special thanks to you too, for highlighting this piece, and honoring it with rotd. that really did make my day to today.

lily - lost lily? well, don't ask me for directions, i'm still searching my way home after reading your stuff! haha, thanks, lots. :)

good knight - yes, you've elevated this piece for me before, and you're enjoyment of it puts a beautiful constellation of gratitude in my sky. thank youuu.

sash - my muse is still on the run, but your encouragement is so helpful, thank you for always being a great supporter of my lil' ink stains. :)

arun - thank you!

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