I am deeply honored that 1WiseWoman invited me to make a spoken word version of her poem Where Did You Go? Please visit her blog A Lion Sleeps in the Heart of the Brave to read more of her powerful words.
Where did you go?
Little one
With your smile as big as the sun
When did running
Change from game to survival
When did hide and seek
Become staying hidden
You were always first in line
Brave and limitless
Shouting from the top of the pines
Who hurt you?
Little one
Everyone
She says, with eyes on the ground
Where she believes she belongs
Among the dirt and trash
Birthed with the seeds
Of poisonous weeds
Planted deeply in her soft heart
Cursed from the start
She has tired of running
But cannot stay
Not this way
The hurt is rooted
Pain undiluted
And every step is wrong
Remember you were so strong?
Little one
That time has gone
It was taken without permission
By the ones who proclaimed true love
In the shape of fists and shoves
And whispers behind closed doors
Stolen away in lies and betrayal
Reflected in swollen eyes of hazel
Revealed in protruding ribs
Deprived of essential substance
She is truth, seeking justice
Will you come back?
Strong one
I want to
She says, with shaking voice
It is time to make a choice
Take back that which is essential
Bury the inconsequential
Surrounded by passion revealed
Verity no longer concealed
Climb the tallest tree
Know that you are free
Strength beyond bounds
You were lost
Now you are found
Moving☺💕Beautiful.
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It was an honor to record this– 1 Wise-Woman’s piece touched me deeply
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You are so kind! I appreciate you ❤
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Thank you!
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wonderfully done Christine! Such a brilliant work by Laurie.
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agreed!
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Thank you OP. Christine did a wonderful job ❤
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You guys are amazing
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<3<3
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Thanks again ❤
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Reblogged this on RamJet Poetry.
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<3<3
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So many, so very many
Could we give them all,
One by one, or by multitudes
The gift of courage,
Of new choice,
To rise phoenix like,
Bright feathered,
Strong and fierce,
From those ashes?
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beautiful response Bob.
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Lovely response!
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
Christine Ray of Brave And Reckless reads a poem by I Wise Woman.
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Many thanks
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Thank you!
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I feel like I have lost track of time, lol! Thank you so much for reposting this Christine. You did a wonderful job! ❤
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So did you!
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Thank you 🙂
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This is so beautiful. Coincidentally, the poem tells about how my college life has been. And like the ending, I hope soon, I too could be freed.
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1 Wise-Woman is a deeply talented writer and brings so much emotional depth to this
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I hope the same for you amaicaedere ❤
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Absolutely gorgeous
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1Wise-Woman is a very special writer
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