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hailee bella's avatar

this is so well written, i love the power in your voice!

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Caroline's avatar

Thank you so much!!!

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Jacoda Mersadese's avatar

Asking the real questions! ❤️‍🔥

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Caroline's avatar

Thank you ☺️

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Emily Henderson's avatar

Your poetry has this race to the end that always leaves me breathless!

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Caroline's avatar

Omg thank you ☺️

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Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

Also…the Tony gif!!!! 💥

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Caroline's avatar

YOU GET THE ALLURE NOW!!

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Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

I do! 🤩

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Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

“I twist a blade in my heart

and name it pride.” 😮‍💨

This poem said healthy boundaries and I’m here for it!

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Caroline's avatar

Yes!!! I’m trying!!!

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Arty Cweiber's avatar

Wow. Heavy, reflective, and powerful. I can definitely relate- I never thought of myself this way but my husband recently said to me,

“You know you don’t forgive easily?” And it’s true. I’m not quick to anger but once you hurt me or someone I love, it’s chop chop to the chopping block for you. I think it’s a way that I protect my heart and prevent myself from being vulnerable to being hurt… but it is kind of harsh sometimes. Thanks for making me think and feel- as always. ❤️‍🔥

Also this poem got me wondering- do you write poetry with pen and paper or digitally?

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Caroline's avatar

My family has said that to me OFTEN!! And then I feel so guilty…

I would said a little bit of both. Initial ideas on paper, the full thing on my computer.

Thank you 😊 ❤️

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Tinashe D. Ndhlovu's avatar

Great work, Caroline. Your poem shows the struggle of protecting others while hiding your own pain. Powerful and raw, your piece questions whether strength is truly an act of caring - or just fear of appearing weak and hurt again.

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Caroline's avatar

Thank you for highlighting the pain part…I don’t know if I really noticed it before. There is pain with loathing 😊

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

You are one fine poetess, Caroline. Thanks for starting my Saturday with a contemplation of the executioner within. 💖

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Caroline's avatar

Ahhhh I try and keep her hidden but she’s powerful!!

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appleton king's avatar

do NOT feed the canolli to dog...Huron had a midnight accident with a stale bagel with blueberry cream cheese on it i had fobbed off on him 😌🥺...

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Caroline's avatar

Well Delilah found a pork chop on the street 🤣

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appleton king's avatar

thats fair game!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Caroline, Wow! Powerful! I love this.

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Mike's avatar

Loved this. ❤️

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CHARLES HOWSE's avatar

So many of us do this,

but few admit the reality of

who holds the blade.

>I twist a blade in my heart

and name it pride.<

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