Wednesday, January 19, 2011

seven woes

the first draft of this post
boasted a list of
seven woes
including
change
despair
fear
feeling certain of my age
you know
the usual guest list
for a pity party
i even had the music -
heard barry manilow
at rite-aid
but hope arrived
(even though
i had not invited her)
and cleared the room
and the evening looks
brighter
now

so, did you read the title and think i was writing on revelation?

linking up with emily for imperfect prose.













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32 comments:

  1. CateJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I love this line:

    but hope arrived
    (even though
    i had not invited her)
    and cleared the room

    I needed that :-)

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  2. Heather MatternJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I love the way that you put words together!

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  3. MelodyJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Um yes, I did think it was Revelations I would be hearing about. Nicely done. Love this.

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  4. TiffiniJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I LOVE this type of poetry...It is like a morsel of truth and you just take me there!

    PS..I cracked up at you comment on Amy's post...I need to have you write a post from the other perspective I think? I personally - would love to hear someone who is not a perfectionist:)
    xo:)

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  5. pattyJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    this made me smile!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    i came about it different, but we had the twin connection of i'm a twin, you're a twin this week:) hope was sunset and moon...

    i didn't think revelation, but i didn't stop long enough to think...

    and was just at the new amway arena for the circus (in orlando) manilow's coming...we could pity party together;)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    For some reason, I just love that you gave hope the female gender. I don't know why, but it struck me. And, I think it fits.

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  8. Melissa@one thingJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Oh wow...SO glad hope came quickly!

    I noticed your book and if you have a moment would really appreciate your thoughts on my post? I think you could really help me out! THANKS!

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  9. life or something like itJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    this is great. Isn't Hope wonderfully pushy?

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  10. MistyJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    i love the above comment about hope being pushy!! hope and i--we've had our fights, to be sure. i love it when she wins. b/cs then i win, too.

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  11. LeslieJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    so glad that hope arrived : )

    loved this sweet and honest poem.

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  12. NancyJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Barry Manilow, huh? Dan Fogelberg is definitely my woe-is-me go-to music (usually listened to in a dark room with a pillow over my head. So thankful for joy that comes in the morning.

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  13. nicJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    ah, perfect. i love it when hope clears a room.

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  14. LoniJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    So thankful when . . . hope arrives.

    Thank you for sharing. BEAUTIFUL!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    As always Kendal...so beautiful! I just love your poetry.

    And the hope part was something I needed to read today :)

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  16. BobbiJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I find this sort of poetry so inspiration...random...like my thoughts! I love the part where hope came uninvited! Smiles to you for the weekend!

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  17. MichelleJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    There are times I too feel like hope has abandoned ship. Then she appears and I embrace her with enthusiasm. Thanks again for your beautiful prose.

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  18. Mommy EmilyJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    i love love love how hope arrived unannounced :) how the evening cleared. how much you say with this, kendal. well written, friend.

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  19. artsyclayJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Thank God for hope.
    We have paper whites blooming in the kitchen and they give me hope for spring, hope for a happy heart.

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  20. RachyJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I love that line "hope arrived" Hope is my one word for 2011, and the imagery of it arriving and sweeping away the pity party is awesome.

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  21. Michelle DeRushaJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love when hope arrives on a breeze, unexpected and light. This is a beautiful poem-story, Kendal! Weekend blessings to you...

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  22. It's GraceJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Don't you just love music at Rite-Aid? :)

    I love the part about hope. The whole post was wonderful.

    Hope you're having a great weekend!

    Erin

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  23. Amy SullivanJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM

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  24. Amy SullivanJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Got your book yesterday. Loved every page of it. I'll email you soon.

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  25. Beki - TheRustedChainJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    You are so inspirational, Kendal!

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  26. Dana @ Bungalow'56January 23, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I am loving all of your poetry Kendal. I especially loved your Isaiah post. I wish Spring would come soon too, although we've had a few days of above zero weather and it has been wonderful!
    Dana

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  27. Dana @ Bungalow'56February 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I am loving all of your poetry Kendal. I especially loved your Isaiah post. I wish Spring would come soon too, although we've had a few days of above zero weather and it has been wonderful!
    Dana

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  28. It's GraceFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Don't you just love music at Rite-Aid? :)

    I love the part about hope. The whole post was wonderful.

    Hope you're having a great weekend!

    Erin

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  29. GracefulFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I love when hope arrives on a breeze, unexpected and light. This is a beautiful poem-story, Kendal! Weekend blessings to you...

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  30. Melissa@one thingFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh wow...SO glad hope came quickly!

    I noticed your book and if you have a moment would really appreciate your thoughts on my post? I think you could really help me out! THANKS!

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  31. pattyFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    this made me smile!

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  32. HeatherFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I love the way that you put words together!

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