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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

Date: 5/2/2020 4:09:00 PM

Michelle congratulations on your win in Joseph contest. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/1/2020 10:11:00 AM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/30/2020 1:44:00 PM

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

Jenish Somadas

Date: 4/30/2020 12:58:00 PM

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

Constance La France

Date: 4/30/2020 10:17:00 AM

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

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/30/2020 9:46:00 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 4/30/2020 9:15:00 AM

Back with congrats! <3

Joseph May

Date: 4/30/2020 6:24:00 AM

A clear vision of possibilities, Congrats on your win Michelle

Jan Allison

Date: 4/30/2020 3:10:00 AM

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

John Watt

Date: 4/30/2020 12:04:00 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

Date: 4/29/2020 11:52:00 PM

WOW! Great poem. CONGRATS, Michelle. Janice

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/29/2020 11:12:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/21/2020 2:45:00 AM

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

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/21/2020 6:35:00 PM

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

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/20/2020 1:35:00 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
Date: 4/21/2020 6:33:00 PM

Very provocative comment, thank you, Rico!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 4/19/2020 7:23:00 PM

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

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/21/2020 6:31:00 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/19/2020 6:12:00 PM

Pardoned --- free at last! ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/21/2020 6:30:00 PM

Nice twist, gw :)

Jan Allison

Date: 4/19/2020 3:16:00 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
Date: 4/19/2020 3:44:00 PM

So appreciate your insightful comment, thank you, Jan-