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Without You

Pardon my temerity to disagree
Never should I speak my point of view
Refuse any notion of value in me
Extinguish my worth and my self-esteem, too
How dare I believe my own eyes and see
What skies are possible, without you.

4/19/20

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Eve Roper

May 2, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Michelle congratulations on your win in Joseph contest. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

May 1, 2020 at 10:11 AM

wow, what a great way to say it, Michelle. I really like this one. Congrats on the win.

Paula Goldsmith

April 30, 2020 at 1:44 PM

Congratulations on your win. Your last line, "What skies are possible, without you." Said it all. Enjoy your day and win............

Jenish Somadas

April 30, 2020 at 12:58 PM

What skies are possible, without you..That last line maxe a big difference..Great win Michelle..Congrats..

Constance La France

April 30, 2020 at 10:17 AM

Michelle, congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful write _Constance

Jennifer Proxenos

April 30, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Michelle, congratulations my dear friend on your wonderful and delightful 1st win, truly deserved. Blessings, Jennifer.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 30, 2020 at 9:15 AM

Back with congrats! <3

Joseph May

April 30, 2020 at 6:24 AM

A clear vision of possibilities, Congrats on your win Michelle

Jan Allison

April 30, 2020 at 3:10 AM

dropping back with my congrats Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt

April 30, 2020 at 12:04 AM

This is amazing, Michelle. You handled the challenging form with such ease, yet your message is so affirming of self-sufficiency. Sadly this authoritarian kind of attitude is all too common in relationships. Thank you for standing against it in your unique ironic style. Congrats on your #1 placement, my 'artistry sibling'! ~ John

Janice Canerdy

April 29, 2020 at 11:52 PM

WOW! Great poem. CONGRATS, Michelle. Janice

Sam Kauffman

April 29, 2020 at 11:12 PM

Very profound Michelle. I see the emergence of woman in your powerful words. Congratulations

Caren Krutsinger

April 21, 2020 at 2:45 AM

This rings a resonating memory or two in my past and makes me feel horrified!

Michelle Faulkner

April 21, 2020 at 6:35 PM

I can't imagine you would be submissive, you are too bright and strong-

Rico Leffanta

April 20, 2020 at 1:35 PM

Europeans quickly notice the American propensity to deride their spouse in public rather than demonstrate pride or esteem. Is that a consequence of slavery? Whatever the reason, no one should endure derision from a "loved" one! Thank you for speaking up! Aloha! Rico

Michelle Faulkner

April 21, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Very provocative comment, thank you, Rico!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 19, 2020 at 7:23 PM

What visceral eloquence. Sharp ink! Wow and hugs. xomo

Michelle Faulkner

April 21, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Hugs back (virtual hugs, keeping a distance and all that!)

Gershon Wolf

April 19, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Pardoned --- free at last! ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

April 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Nice twist, gw :)

Jan Allison

April 19, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Gosh this one really packs a punch in so many ways Michelle, so often abuse can be mental rather than physical its just the scars are on the inside not the outside. very powerfully penned!:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

April 19, 2020 at 3:44 PM

So appreciate your insightful comment, thank you, Jan-

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