Seized

New onset seizure,
Syncopal episode – hmmmm

Psychogenic origins?

Regardless of that
   I paid the price in full,
Although I’m grateful
      That bitten tongue
       And broken bone

Were not on sale today

Pain has painted my
         Body black
And stuffed my nerves
         With tar

I feel too thick in it
To move

Maybe tonight I’ll
Swim in dreams
Of darkest India inks

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 5/3/2009 2:28:00 PM
Wow, 3 great entries in a row...Raul
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Date: 4/1/2009 8:37:00 PM
Dear Rebecca, I am so happy to see your 3 remarkable entries here in the semi- finals and send best wishes to you in the finals. lainie
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Date: 3/19/2009 10:08:00 AM
Congrats Rev. on the featuring of "Seized." Vince
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Date: 3/18/2009 9:54:00 PM
I'll join you in your swim. I'm tired of nerves stuffed with tar too ...
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Date: 3/16/2009 5:27:00 PM
Congratulations Rebecca on your wonderfully awesome poetry being featured this week! How are you??? Love, Shar
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Date: 3/16/2009 4:21:00 PM
This is an awesome poem. Great writing! Congratulations on being featured this week! Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 3/15/2009 1:34:00 PM
Love the last stanza here ... dreaming of India in any color would be awesome ... LOL ... nice to see your writing again Rev. Rebecca and this is an excellent addition to the features of this week here at the Soup. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/26/2008 4:10:00 PM
Feedle==interesting word. What's it mean?
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Date: 9/28/2012 9:25:00 AM
I am just a newcoer and I miss your style. Where are you ! I hope fine. Wishing you the best, I am Hanitra. LOVE.
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