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Satine

You’ll see a spiral curl upon the brow And on her cheeks a trailing rose Beneath the trellis of a smile Are seeds where sprouts of darkness fell ~ Her honey, wild, and pure with gold Until the taste was tainted cold In lonely rooms, pink roses slept Where bedside shadows used and spent ~ The tears she wept so long ago Now shuttered tight, where secrets hide Against the dark, against the tide Of shame which learned to shut an eye ~ How did it come to be this way? Who stalked her, broke her, made her pay? A broken childhood, piece by piece No mercy for what might have been ~ A child, a lily in the bud Her fear is gone, but not forgot Redemption, now it matters not Where true love dwells, is never sought ~ A tear upon the lash won’t fall The garland once upon her dress Is now tattooed upon her breast She steals the breath, if once eyes rest ~ Satine, seductress of wanton depths ~ _________________________________________________________________

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/14/2011 1:12:00 PM
oh well, it just means I have to try that much harder to consider myself a good poet. Well done Carrie, I think this one I'll keep for when I think I've done a good job, so that I can now just how far I have yet to grow. Poetry tells something of ourselves, a tiny morsel we nibble off from our souls, chew and with calloused fingers press into shape upon paper. This shows such a command of emotion...
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Date: 3/13/2011 7:24:00 PM
Congratulations on winning in the contest. This is another fabulous presentation. No wonder Constance did not select my entry.
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Date: 3/11/2011 12:21:00 PM
Congratulations on the seventh place win in the contest of Constance, Carrie
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Date: 3/11/2011 10:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your Satine winning in Constance's contest "Tell Her Story" Carrie. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/11/2011 6:36:00 AM
Delighted to see your poem in the winners' circle, Carrie. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/11/2011 12:26:00 AM
WOW, Carrie, this is absolutely wonderful. One of my faves in this contest. Congratulations. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 3/10/2011 9:36:00 PM
sultry, sultry yet subtle... congrats on the glorious win, carrie! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/10/2011 9:01:00 PM
A lovely story and a magnificent win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/10/2011 8:59:00 PM
Knew this was awinner the first time I read it. Many congratulations for this win.
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Date: 3/10/2011 5:35:00 PM
Congrats Carrie on your big win in Tell Her Story contest with this dynamic write my friend. a lovely name as well.. enjoy your wonderful win with luv.. an exciting tale...
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Date: 3/8/2011 7:35:00 PM
Thanks for supporting my contest, Carrie, I love the name Satine~~
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Date: 3/8/2011 4:31:00 PM
You took this and ran with it Carrie. Well done and a winner. I am sure. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/8/2011 9:21:00 AM
Excellent interpretation of that incredible photo, Carrie. The girl does seem to be smiling, but there also appears to be a sadness in her heart. And she certainly looks seductive. Wishing you success in Constance's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/8/2011 12:52:00 AM
Wow Carrie. Your words wove a magic here.
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