*
Not angry
or agitated-
driven by passion
*
Not ill
or shock worn-
a seasoned survivor
*
Not burnt out
or exhausted-
tempered by time
*
Not controlling
or stubborn-
sanquine and assured
*
Not judgemental
or vigilant-
self-aware
*
Today I saw myself through your eyes
The Well Tempered Bards 
Beautiful! I love the last line. It brings everything together perfectly!
http://sellecameron.blogspot.com/2014/10/halfway-mark-octpowrimo2014-day-15.html
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Thank you!
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And yes, we should strive to see everyone that way! Well-said Zoe.
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Thanks Michelle!
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Lovely – so well constructed.
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Well that is nice to hear…thanks…Im not great at the construction stuff usually.
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I love the comparison you brought in this.
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Thanks Fida!
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“Tempered by time” Stunning line. This is so beautiful.
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Thanks Laura!
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Great job with this. It’s all in the perspecitive
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Boy is that the truth!
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We criticize ourselves so much, that it’s refreshing to see us from another perspective 🙂 Beautifully put. The “tempered by time” line stands out!
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Thank you!
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This poem made me think and reread. That’s what’s good.
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I usually have to reread most poetry… even an occasional limerick or twelve
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Wonderfully written and insightful
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Thanks!
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I am an ill-seasoned survivor. But I do love your poetry, and you, and I think you’re wonderful. I’m glad you saw yourself through whoever’s sensible eyes were looking when you wrote this.
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Danka Shein Darling, Danka Shein…
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How weird is this…this kind of goes with the video I posted today. Go check it out.
And I think you’re positively beautiful and wonderful!
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You were right… cool vid… lots to think about there.
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Now you know what the rest of us see in you.
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awwww….. thanks!
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Yes, what Dyanne said! This was a beautiful poem, I love the tone, the calmness of it, and the wonderful ending.
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Thank you my friend.
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