“Façade” A Thematic Attic Poetry Challenge with Diane and A-Rhodi

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Diane and Jon


163 Comments

  • di710smiles says:

    WoW Little late was commenting on last night`s hiking blog:)..Beautifully done A-Rhodi:) Thank you..Smiles always you add..Look forward to tonight`s inspiring ink, shared :love: :love:

  • LadyCherylDeath says:

    What a wonderful topic!!! You know I was actually thinking along the lines of this topic today and pondering an article on “Social Norms” of which there are many variations depending on the social environment you are in. I could go on LMAO Let me ponder this!!! :love: :love: :love:

  • Mary Margaret says:

    First off to both of you..like…awesome Host (SIS) and our ever loving Jon… excellanta awesome on this blog .. man gonna have fun with thissen!!!


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  • Scotorum says:

    Hi Diane, Jon and all! Great theme and intro design! Here’s my offering (we’re doing Acrostics tomorrow on the Friday Fling, so…:

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  • LadyCherylDeath says:

    Facade

    I grew up believing I was wrong
    Because my mother told me
    I could never do anything right
    I never learned how me to be

    For many years I tried to please
    Everyone who came in my life
    Trying to figure out being me for them
    I even felt a failure as a wife

    I continued to believe I was wrong
    Because my husband told me
    I could never do anything right
    Still did not know how to be me

    But then I finally discovered
    I did not know who was me
    Because for so long I tried
    To be what others wanted to see

    I learned to give myself
    Permission to live
    Tell myself I was good
    And self praise I would give

    I started doing for me instead
    I did what I wanted to do
    Began discovering what I liked
    And now I do for myself then all of you

    CAH c2011

  • Bettie says:

    This is just an ole post for ta nite – I am to tire to think – been workin on my computer all day – went to my aunts wake – got back back late … Will be back tomorrow day light wit a new piece …. Hugs to all …

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    THE MASK

    Me and my mask
    I but always
    Hide behind
    My masquerade
    Few people know me
    The others wonder
    When I smile
    People say
    She is happy
    When I say yes
    People seems to think
    I am please
    When I shout
    People think dont hear
    They seem to think
    I am doing it for fun
    Cause I never raise my voice
    Unless I sing
    Me and my mask
    I but always
    Hide behind
    My masquerade
    People think they know me
    But do they really
    Few know me
    But are they talkin
    Yea to me
    Cause they know me

    Written By: Bettie Davis —————————– © June 1o , 2o11

  • SHERRI says:

    Smiles……lovely bulletin blog thanks for sharing.

    When we smile so does our Heart~ Thank you

    I Love this song had to share

    8)

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  • Angel Love says:

    Greetings and thumbs up left for all the great writes!
    :love:

    ~

  • Miz_Nancy says:

    PROPERTY RIGHTS

    Greedy hands softly grab the skin

    With a course grip of endearment

    Sweetness hiding behind the face

    Of smiles and lingering adoring stares

    Masked even more with twisted reality

    That ownership prevailed over fate

    So many faces inside the outside façade

    Tormenting the vision of accommodation

    Numb from the escape that was sealed

    Delivered farther into a land of confinement

    No sunshine permitted on the gloomy acreage

    Buildings now crumbling from neglect

    Maintenance arrives with costly time

    And unknown promises of delivery arise

    A mystery of squatter’s rights mortgages the mirage

    Dismissing eminent domain and freedom

    With a kiss of collateral that seals the deed

    Hanging “CONDEMENED” on a freshly painted door

    I shut my eyes and smile with the memories I left outside

    Listening to the masks drop one by one into the dirt

     

    Miz Nancy Summer 11

     

     

    I WILL BE BACK LATER TO READ ALL THE WONDERFUL WORDS ALL OF YOU HAVE POSTED. I AM SURE I AM IN FOR A TREAT. THANKS, MIZ NANCY

  • Mary Margaret says:

    hope you like this… hug’s to all!


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  • Mary Margaret says:

    ok another one actually.. LilC and Angel Love .. has (all of you) inspired many writes… ever so thank-ful
    hope this is good to you.. it is for me.. (grin) :love: :love:


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  • angel11 says:

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    When you look you will not see.
    That there is a void in me.

    Just beneath the surface it does lie.
    It cannot be filled no matter how hard i try.

    One piece at a time it devours my soul.
    As if it were a massive black hole.

    It’s so big yet you cannot see.
    The only one who knows it’s there is me.

    That it’s there you will never know.
    Cause it’s something that i won’t show.

    I’ll pretend that everything is ok.
    And merrily go about my way.

    You may detect sadness in my eyes.
    But if you ask you will get only lies.

    I’ll tell you a joke or maybe flirt.
    And you’ll never know how much i hurt.

    I’ll convince you i’m happy as can be.
    While on the inside it devours me.

    You’ll never guess that my smile is pretend.
    Or know of this void with which i contend.

    For i will tell you everything is fine.
    And continue to hide this void of mine

  • Bettie says:

    Beaufiful just awesome indeed … Big Hugs :love: :love:

  • justmenow says:

    I hope everyone is doing the best they..especially with the heat most are having! Sad to say its been cool and dreary here in Northern NH. Soon the maple leaves will be turning and fall will be here. Sending love and blessings to all :love: :love:

  • justmenow says:

    Ok here is my Facade

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  • Scotorum says:

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  • di710smiles says:

    Wow Where do I start How do I thank you enough…You are all Special within..Blessings of ink shared for a fantastic Thematic Attic you made… LoveYouAre inspiring, always Smiles with love..Thank you each of you:) Hope to see you next week :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :love: :love:
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