Jean Murray Poet Bio

Denuded

I strip off for you.
Not only my garments.
I reveal myself.
In all my tarnished glory.

I strip off for you.
I want you to know me.
Inside out from the outside in.
With you I begin.

I strip off for you.
Look, here's my scar.
Through which my daughter
emerged from my womb.

I strip off for you.
Put your hand on my heart.
You must make a start
in knowing my pain.

I strip off for you.
So you can see my soul.
And the wall around it.
Can you climb?

I strip off for you.
Look into my brain.
Clever words and sharp wit.
Protect the child in me.

I strip off for you.
I want you to want me.
You possess the chisel.
Please begin to release me.

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Sandra Haight October 20, 2016 at 9:44 AM Congratulations, Jean, for your nice placement in this Premiere Contest with this very intense and deeply personal write. Hugs, Sandra Jean Murray October 21, 2016 at 5:14 AM Hi Sandra. I see you are number one on the top 100 contest poets. Congratulations. In my dreams, that is the prise I aspire to. I have been generous in my dream, and have given myself five years to the top.

Carrie Richards October 20, 2016 at 9:42 AM A big congratulations to you, Jean....this is a touching and candid poem ! Well done !! Jean Murray October 21, 2016 at 5:11 AM Thank you Carrie.

Daniel Turner October 20, 2016 at 8:48 AM Back to congratulate you again, Jean for your placement in the contest. I am thrilled to see this one on the list. Jean Murray October 21, 2016 at 5:10 AM I am tickled pink Daniel. Thank you again for your continuing support.

Richard Lamoureux October 20, 2016 at 8:13 AM Thanks for sharing this intimate piece, it is a lovely and vulnerable write. Congrats. Jean Murray October 21, 2016 at 5:06 AM Congratulations on your top place Richard and thank you.

Janice Canerdy October 20, 2016 at 7:52 AM A 7 for your lovely WINNING poem, Jean! I, too, look a bit like Teddy when . . . .! LOL! Janice Jean Murray October 20, 2016 at 5:49 PM Thank your kindly Janice.

Just James August 15, 2016 at 1:54 PM Thank you for the reveal! Great Write! Jean Murray August 15, 2016 at 2:43 PM Did I reveal too much James?

Arthur Vaso August 13, 2016 at 9:59 PM This is poetry! Jean Murray August 14, 2016 at 1:17 AM OMG Arthur.....coming from you. A humble thank you to you.

CayCay Godwin August 13, 2016 at 5:11 PM Beautiful write. To me this is the desire of true love when found, stripped of any mask and loved as and how you are when 'raw.' Truly well-done, Jean ... CayCay Jean Murray August 13, 2016 at 5:20 PM Thank you for knowing CayCay.

Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 3:29 PM I see you, Jean, at least the parts I can see. You look beautiful to me. I certainly love your humor, your heart and your intelligence. Very honest write! Great job! Jean Murray August 13, 2016 at 4:03 PM I cried as I wrote this one Daniel.