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That dress.
That DRESS.
The one that doesn't have me in it.

Yeah, that one.

I remember when I felt pretty
I remember when I felt safe
I remember when I felt valued, secure, even loved.

That dress.

Of course I can't wear it now
I remember when women were regarded as less than cows
And if you don't, maybe check you're history books
Or you bible.

That dress, though,
That was me
A me that only those closest to me could ever see.

Yeah, maybe it's not freeform...

But it's my dress.

That dress. That DRESS. The one hanging there that doesn't have me in it. Yeah, that one. I remember when I felt pretty I remember when I felt safe I remember when I felt valued, secure, even loved. That dress. Of course I can't wear it now I remember when women were regarded as less than cows And if you don't, maybe check you're history books Or you bible. That dress, though, That was me A me that only those closest to me could ever see. Yeah, maybe it's not freeform... But it's my dress. http://www.fridakahlofans.com/c0120x.htm

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Date: 11/7/2013 11:13:00 PM
Nancy, love your voice in this, you catch me remembering, too. Congratulations on your win
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Date: 11/7/2013 12:24:00 PM
Nancy, , brilliant imagery... nice win * HUGS & LOVE <3 ~SKAT~:)
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Date: 9/18/2013 10:04:00 PM
This is a really cool poem. I like when they have a personal message to them and we can see the inner you through your poems. If I ever see a really old dress of mine, I just feel super sad because I can't fit into it anymore!
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