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The Girl I Used To Be

THE GIRL I USED TO BE "What do you want?" he asked me, The question took me by surprise. I searched my heart for an honest answer, And there I found a mess of lies. Alone, much later, I pondered, Dug deep below years of accumulated debris, Not knowing if I'd find there, The missing girl I used to be. I felt a smile growing wider. As her head begin to rise. She rose and slowly walked toward me, Her eyes pierced through my disguise. Then she spoke to my soul in silence Saying, "I wasn't sure if you'd return, I've been waiting here such a long time , And it hurt to see you burn." I felt like a worm in her presence, Her pure heart submitted and so free That's when I'd the answer to Joe's question, I want....The girl I used to be Inspirations by Joan Donnelly Ellis Sept.25, 2015 (Inspired by Joseph Tomkiell) heart emoticon

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/22/2015 8:09:00 AM

A truly beautiful picture you have painted here. So great to see a fellow Canadian high on the new best poets list. Welcome t Poetry Soup. You might enjoy my poem "Boy oh Boy and a Girl".

Joan Donnelly Ellis
Date: 10/22/2015 9:22:00 AM

Thank you Richard and I will go and read your poem

Lu Loo

Date: 10/13/2015 2:41:00 PM

Amazing poetry you write... *smiles* -LU

Joan Donnelly Ellis
Date: 10/14/2015 1:14:00 PM

Thank you Laura-hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 10/8/2015 2:23:00 PM

I decided to have a look at the first poem you posted on Soup, Joan, and I must admit I'm more than impressed! Life can become a shambles, but with determination we can go back and start afresh. ~ Regards // paul

Joan Donnelly Ellis
Date: 10/8/2015 2:38:00 PM

Thank you, Paul. The wisdom of your comment is appreciate.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/27/2015 9:04:00 PM

Joan, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Joan Donnelly Ellis
Date: 9/30/2015 12:25:00 PM

Thank you so much and I have happy to be here to view writings of others and share mine.

Skat A

Date: 9/27/2015 3:13:00 PM

Hi Joan, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Joan Donnelly Ellis
Date: 9/30/2015 12:27:00 PM

Greetings Skat A. Thanks for the welcome. Looking forward to reading your writings and those of other poets.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/27/2015 9:14:00 AM

- Hey Joan :) - Welcome with your first poem here on P- Soup - Hope your stay will give you much pleasure - I've been here since 11/26/2011 ....... it is a pleasure to share poems and read what others write - I wish you good luck :) - Nice to "meet" you :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Joan Donnelly Ellis
Date: 9/30/2015 12:28:00 PM

Thanks Anne. Good to meet you as well.