Cartographers of a Multiple's Universe

Setting boundaries, drawing lines,
Mapping the geography of our multiples’ minds

It’s undiscovered, familiar territory,
A continent of islands
And we’re exploring old new low lands,
Uncovering new old high lands

We’re a brilliant yet intimate, large group of strangers
Who are migrating away from stark and harsh dangers,

Together we’re questing safe places
Where we can finally show our faces
We’re regaining our sight
Yearning toward the Light

Abandoning the mal país we’ve always known,
With which we’re too deeply acquainted –
We must leave it behind, if we’re ever to find
The way to become re-acquainted

With who we are, and with our host –
We’ve lived with her for years
Time to bring her great joy and grace
In place of bewildered, bewildering tears

She’s been host to us, now, please, let’s host her?
For as we return the favor,
We’ll become cohesive, we’ll reunite –
And that’s our only way to save her!

Signed: Rebecca’s In-Dwellers
27 May, 2008

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 1/20/2009 8:05:00 PM
Very nice rhythm in this one, 'brilliant yet intimate large group of strangers who are migrating away from stark and harsh dangers' rolls very gently from each syllable to the next. If I'm reading this the right way, I think Mother Earth is the subject, our host whom we must host. Continent of islands.
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Date: 11/30/2008 6:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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Date: 11/3/2008 3:44:00 PM
PROFOUND, BEAUTIFUL AND SPIRITUAL WITH A UNIVERSAL MESSAGE. BEST WISHES IN THE NEXT ROUND, DEAR REBECCA. ELAINE
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Date: 11/3/2008 5:18:00 AM
Rebecca - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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Date: 10/30/2008 7:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/27/2008 5:51:00 AM
Warmest congrats sweet lady on making it through the first round! Good luck! Love, Shar
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Date: 10/22/2008 6:59:00 PM
Love the 2nd line ... reminds me of group therapy sessions I was in ... smile ... hope you come back soon with more of your wonderful writing, Rebecca!!
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Date: 7/17/2008 9:27:00 AM
I miss your work Rebecca. Please post more!!!
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