We have only recently met
But there is a sense of inexplicable
Connection
An easiness of souls
Like greeting an old, dear friend
Whom I share a deep
History with
As if we had shared
A babysitter as toddlers
And peanut butter sandwiches and Fritos
In the lunchroom in grammar school
And protected each other
From others’ hurtful words
Fought off each other’s bullies
On the playground
Provided band-aids for
Each other’s first broken hearts
What is it about you
That feels so comfortable
So much like home?
There is a piece of you
That feels like it could be
A piece of me
Kindred spirits, twin souls
I am struck by the fact
That your bright shining soul
Is easy to embrace and love
Unconditionally, even from afar
If I can feel that tenderness
For your heart
For your soul
That feels at times as familiar as my own
My new-old friend
Could I learn to love that piece of me?
Brave & Reckless 
Beautiful
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Thank you!
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Too cute! Love it in black and white;.
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Thank you Rob! Did you have a happy holiday?
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I slept most of it lol. Haven’t been feeling well. It’s either a bug or my new medication. But it was peaceful and sober! I hope you had a wonderful holiday!
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I just read the poem attached to the picture, lol. I loved it! You brought me back and into some really sweet emotions. I love the sandwich and fritos lines. Really lovely.
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Thank you sir. Sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling well.
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You are quite welcome!
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Beautifully penned, I sense the words emerging from deep within you. Now that’s what makes a great poem.
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What a lovely thing to say! This was written from a very deep place.
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Indeed, I could feel it, for the words from the heart reach the heart. 👍🏼
Beautiful piece.
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Indeed, I felt your words, for words from the heart reach the heart. Beautiful poem.
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Indeed, I could feel it, for words from the heart reach the heart. Beautiful poem.
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Dear Christine, You have given us a beautiful poem and eternal thoughts but dated by words which demonstrate that no matter how hard we try we can never escape the context of our physical reality. -oh shit!-if only we could escape the boundaries we erect within ourselves…the “but” is all in our minds.
Angel in the dust
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Christine this is simply lovely
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Thank you Olde Punk! Most certainly inspired by the wonderful souls I have met on SD.
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Reblogged this on Max Meunier – Dissociative Void and commented:
A beautifully heartfelt sentiment from my dear friend, Christine Ray.
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This is beautiful. I feel this about some of those in the SD family. And I’m sure once I have had the chance to get to know everyone my sentiment will be the same toward all. It’s just a vibe I’m getting. I definitely feel this with you
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Right back at you.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
AND THE REST OF THEM? WELL-WRITTEN EXPRESSION!
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Thank you for the kind words and the reblog.
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Beautiful. I feel the same about both of you.
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I should warn you that you should not leave Max and I alone long unattended. You were threatened with group hugs. Actually, I was pleasantly surprised that Max was willing to share you!
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