Slowly sliding off this wedding band
Once a halo glowing on my hand
Glistening moments of vibrant force
Moving together staying the course
Burning my skin a legacy so small
Growing wild dreams for one and all
No more allegiance or obligations to fill
No longer smitten with passions to thrill
Once a symbol of two souls brand new
Now we are one soul splitting into two
Carisa Adrienne
133 thoughts on “Broken Halo”
Jim
sweet
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Carisa Adrienne
Nope you are! 😉❤️
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wafflemethis
Wow that is an amazing poem Carisa, beautifully written😘❤
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Carisa Adrienne
Awe, thank you my sweet Rich! I started it what seem to be 100 years ago.. I recently found it and finished. I really like it. I’m humbled you found Beauty in my words. 😉❤️
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wafflemethis
Your welcome 😘
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Simon
Hi Carisa, I like how you presented this. It should be melancholy, but was more about empowerment
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Carisa Adrienne
Hi Simon!! All those years ago when I first went through my divorce I was totally broken. I stayed on the couch only moving to feed and take care of by baby. I didn’t eat and was a mess. It wasn’t until my baby poked my eye and said, “Get up Mommy” it was a powerful moment. I had to embrace my struggle or it was going to embrace me and eat me alive. I still had my days of despair but I became a badass. Haha! ;). Or so I like to believe! ;). I’m so glad you liked it! :). I’m going to come and Visit your site in a bit! ❤️
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Simon
I would love you too visit my site. I’m sorry you went through that but you’re a good person and totally bad ass. I hope you’re happy these days 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you, Simon! 😉
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Simon
Hey,thats OK xx
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el Zaphod
oh that is clever but the ending a little ambiguous , it is hard to tell there an actual split or some subtle union
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Carisa Adrienne
I’m honored you think something I wrote was clever 😀 Oh yes! There was an actual split that could never be repaired. However, when there are children involved (burning in my skin a legacy so small) you have to maintain some type of union! I’m humbled I was able to stump you! Haha! 😉
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el Zaphod
Oh I totally didn’t see it that way nor in that context… I was seeing a deeper connection in a different perspective , a positive one with a 10% negative after thought…. sorry I didn’t reply sooner 😦
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Carisa Adrienne
You should be sorry! Haha! Well, I’m glad you saw it in a better light. It’s not meant to show a deep sadness. It was more of me thinking about the past. Even when you know you’re better off splitting it can still be a struggle. I’m an analyzer and tend to try and figure out what went wrong. I’m working on that in the here and now! 🙂
Also, I love when my words can be looked at in different ways. There isn’t a correct way to look at the words. 🙂
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el Zaphod
I wouldn’t worry about what went wrong. Things change and there is nothing you can do about it. stating the obvious , but here I can tell you from where I am even tho you raised your son on your own you are fortunate to have him in your life , me I never had the chance to have any children of my own, and I would of loved that… that bond, knowing someone will be there later on in life , oh and the growing up thing too , mind you skipping the diaper stage is fine and dandy with me. The more you cry about things that went wrong the more you are wasting your time and energy that could easily be used elsewhere…. as simple as that is said I very well know it is not easy to do so.
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Carisa Adrienne
Wow! I like deep El Wood! 😉 I’m truly over the divorce. I know I did everything a person could and should do in a marriage.
I agree with you about wasting time wondering what went wrong. It makes you miss out on so many present things. It’s a defect I wish I didn’t have. It truly is a problem for me. Thank you Dr. EL Wood!
I feel like I own you a payment for your advice and time! 😉
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el Zaphod
Don;t look at any problem as a problem , maybe more like … a challenge … if we are not tested in life then we will not grow as fast…. oh a couple of muffins will do fine for payment 😉
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Carisa Adrienne
Ummmmm, who has stolen EL’s phone because you’re giving amazing advice! Who is this!!?? 😉
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el Zaphod
This is all …. obvious things … no big secrets .. I didn’t make anything up is what I am trying to say .. all has been said before and … passed on
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Carisa Adrienne
Ohhhhh I see you’ve watch Oprah!!! 😉
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el Zaphod
hahaha no … Lets just say I went through a terrible event in my life that began the ball rolling and meeting the right person at the right time and read the right book when i needed to , to a point where you start learning on how to see things… no one is ever a master at that , there is and will always something new to see in a different light
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Carisa Adrienne
My goodness you keep slaying wisdom!
Sorry you went through a tragic event. ❤️
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el Zaphod
No need to say sorry , one can not live life sheltered and if they do then it is a caged one , one not worth living :p
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Carisa Adrienne
Ummmm, I bow to you! You who has great wisdom! 🌟✨😄
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el Zaphod
Don’t give me naughty ideas …. 😀
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Carisa Adrienne
Ummmm, I knew it wouldn’t last for very long! EL Wood! Go watch some Oprah! 🙂
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el Zaphod
It doesn’t help you call me Wood , I tend to keep up peoples expectations of me :p
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Carisa Adrienne
Dork! I never thought of that! That’s the name of Reese Witherspoon in a movie. It’s always stuck with me because I thought it was so cute! You thought I was calling you that because of something else. My god! I wonder if others thought the same thing! I’m going to throw out all my electronics! I don’t deserve the Internet. 🙄
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el Zaphod
LOl aww you are like all shy now 😀 …ummm didya blush? 😀
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stacilys
Oh yes, that last line is bang on Carisa. It really is a splitting apart, or a ripping apart. The two that became one, having to rip apart and become two again. The interesting thing about this even, is that when you rip something apart, it’s frayed, and no longer in its clean and perfect state. There’s something missing, and left hurt.
I know you know exactly how this is, and I’m sorry for that.
❤
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Carisa Adrienne
You said it perfectly. Even if you know it’s for the best it’s still a traumatizing event.
I became very jaded and cold for awhile. I wore my wedding band for almost a year after the split. I didn’t look at my ex with eyes of longing for him. I didn’t want him back. However, removing my wedding rings was beyond difficult. It made me feel I was a failure. I already had the feeling of empowerment before I removed them. Staci, thank you for always showing your support to me! I appreciate it so much! ❤️
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stacilys
Ohhhhhh, that must have been soooooo hard. And yes, it is a very traumatizing event. Especially when it’s for the best, because there’s really a good reason for the split.
I appreciate you too sweetie. You know you’re a superhero, right? Hahaha.
🙂 ❤
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Carisa Adrienne
You’re way too kind to me!! ❤️
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stacilys
❤
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Lynz Real Cooking
Lovely!!
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you, Lynz!!! 😘❤️😉
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Lynz Real Cooking
Most welcome xxx
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thespiritkeepers
I’ll drop kick him one of these days,
And yes the bastard will be in a daze.
Much love…..I’m Gaelen today lol
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Carisa Adrienne
Lol!! I’m liking Gaelen more and more! Joseph better step it up! Paul is dead last 🙂 Haha 😉 Now you’re teasing me with saying you’ll leave him in a daze! Ummmm, no more with the teasing! Haha! ❤️😉
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thespiritkeepers
Yay for Gaelen the scalliwag ha haha
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Carisa Adrienne
Haha!! Gaelen will be getting a poem in the next day or so!! 😉
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thespiritkeepers
Gaelen is happy lol
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Carisa Adrienne
Lol! ❤️
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My Pirate Chambers
I just like the heels…;)
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Carisa Adrienne
I’ll let you borrow them, but be careful they aren’t as easy to walk in as you would think! 😉❤️
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My Pirate Chambers
Maybe I have practice?! You don’t know!
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Carisa Adrienne
Haha!! Ooooooohhhhh!!!!! Good one! 😉
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Erika Kind
What can I say…. the whole post is simply amazing! How you chose and put the pictures. And the lines between…. totally speaking to me!
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Carisa Adrienne
Oh my sweet Erika 🙂 Thank you for the words that anyone would love to hear. We seem to be on the same page more and more. It’s a feeling of embracing our struggles. I’m not perfect with my struggles. I have my moments (weeks, months, years) of falling down the rabbit hole. However, my hope is to always find my way out a much stronger person! 😘😉❤️
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Erika Kind
I thought so too, when I read your poem and also saw the picture: very much in common!😘 I don’t think that there are many people who are always standing tall and looking up. Sometimes the rabbit hole seems like a nice break from being strong, but once recovered we definitely are stronger than before! And the good part is that we always find a new company in every rabbit hole 😉💖
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Carisa Adrienne
Oh Erika, I love the last line of your comment. We always find new company in every rabbit hole. You need to write a piece with that in it. It’s absolutely Brilliant! ❤️😉
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Erika Kind
That is actually true! I will make a note about it. Thank you for this input, Carisa. I am glad I fell into the rabbit hole because in one of them I met you 💖😉💖
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Carisa Adrienne
Yes! I think it will be a great piece of writing. :). Yes! The rabbit hole is the best sometimes. We may not realize until it’s much later! 😘😉
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Erika Kind
Oh yes, I agree! We mostly only see the greater context only after we are out of that whole again. And that is good. If we saw it earlier maybe we wouldn’t take it serious enough and not really learn our lesson… I will see what flows 😉
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Poet Rummager
Ah, freedom can also be a blessing. Broken halos can be fixed….. or not 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
That’s the beauty of it I suppose. It leaves us a little devilish.. And that can be fun 😉 ❤️
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Poet Rummager
😈 ❤ Yes, have fun, my love.
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desertmoon62
Beautifully written. Could be my life at present. Thank you for taking the words of my heart and so eloquently writing them down.
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Carisa Adrienne
My heart is feeling your ache. I’m so sorry you’re going through that right now. You’ll hear people telling you that it gets better. It may seem like they have no idea what they are talking about. However, it does get better. It truly does ❤️ thank you for expressing such heartfelt words. I’m truly humbled. I’m so glad you stopped by today. I’ve been missing your writing. Thinking of you! 💔✨🌟❤️
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Ryan Stone
Wow! So powerful, Carisa. Huge respect for your strength and courage 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Awe, thank you, Ryan! Your admiration is much appreciated but I think I must have you fooled. 😀
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rachel
perfect.
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you, my ride or die! ❤️😘😉
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rachel
word.
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Carisa Adrienne
Dying. Swear I’m sitting in bed and feel like I’m going to fall off the side. 😄 lol
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rachel
yay!!! i love making you laugh!! i’ve been looking up pole dancing classes. i totally suck at dancing…
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Carisa Adrienne
Gurl, it won’t matter if you can dance or not. I don’t think you’ll have any complainers. Hehe! Ummm, have you seen real (ahem) strippers dancing!!?? Unfortunately I have and there was an amputee dancing! 😀
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rachel
i’ve never been to a strip club. maybe we should swing by one on the way to class…
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Michael
Intense visual imagery… 😦 That would be the saddest of times…if only we, as couples, knew how to come together for the long run.
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Carisa Adrienne
Awe, Michael, I agree with you completely. There has to be some hidden potion we haven’t found yet. Once I heard something that sounded like it may be the hidden gem. You need to fall in love everyday…With the same person! I’ve always thought that was genius. 🙂
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wwwpalfitness
You always manage to write about something similar as to what I am about to…LOL
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Carisa Adrienne
Great minds think alike!! 😀😄
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wwwpalfitness
Mine was a lot longer… I am seemingly free falling
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Eric
The perfect story of a princess becoming the Warriors she is. Magnificent writing, Sweet Carisa.
I hope you understand when I tell you, that you are a powerfully strong woman…learning about you has taught me that. 🙂 much love. ❤
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Carisa Adrienne
Eric my dashing knight! You continue to make me feel like I’m She-Ra!! One day I’m going to think I can stop a mystical force trying to take over the nation. I will fall from the Statue of Liberty. Realizing I don’t own a sword to raise in the air. I believe it will be your fault!! 😉❤️
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Eric
I believe the words you are looking for, My Lady, are:
“For the Honor of Greyskull”
😉 ❤
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Carisa Adrienne
Ummmm, I just blurted out the words. Shut the fuck up!!!! Lol! Swear! I wasn’t saying those words to you. Rather amazed you knew the exact phrase. I’m dying!! Someone call 911 because I’m dying. Lol! ❤️
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Eric
Lol!! ❤❤❤❤
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Carisa Adrienne
❤️😉❤️
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Eric
Sent you an email. A picture I think you will like. It’s been the background on my phone for a while. 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Lol!!! I’m still laughing. Please don’t tell me that was your phones background. Ummmm, I think you may want to start putting money aside for therapy for your kiddos. When they get older they will wonder why dad had a picture of She-Ra rather a pic of them. Lol!! I can’t stop laughing I tears rolling down!!😄😀😄
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Eric
Why? Because she’s awesome and that’s an awesome picture. 😉
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Carisa Adrienne
Haha! Lol! I’m a little envious of her! Haha. I think we grew up in the exact same era. :). He-Man! Man you’re digging up so many memories. Memories I’ve tried to block out. Haha! 🙂
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Eric
Never missed He-man and of course I had all the toys. 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Ummm, Eric, you may not want to actually voice that in a public forum. Haha! Lol! 😉❤️✨🌟
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Eric
Oh no! I’m proud of my 80s heritage. 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Oh, you grew up in the 80’s. I grew up in 90’s I’m in my early 20’s! 😉lol
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Eric
😉❤
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Eric
Goodnight, Beautiful Lady! ♡ #sweetdreams #sleepwell #shera
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Carisa Adrienne
Goodnight! Sweet Dreams my angel! #He-Man! #Sweet Dreams. ❤️😉✨
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nataliescarberry
You are strong and brave my friend and deserve much better than what walked away from you!!! 🙂 ❤
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Carisa Adrienne
Natalie, I’m so humbled. You’re so amazing. Thank you for always making me feel so powerful! ❤️😉
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nataliescarberry
You’re so welcome! I’m glad I do. The Lord asks us to keep each other lifted up and we both care about you! Love and hugs, N 😘
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HemmingPlay
Searing. But beautiful.
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Carisa Adrienne
Awe, I’m truly humbled. I admire your work so much! Thank you! 😄
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Rose
Brave and strong, you most certainly are. ❤
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you my sweet Rose! ❤️😉. I’m truly honored by your kind words! 😄
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motherinlondon
So wonderful 💖💍
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Carisa Adrienne
Hope your Sunday is spectacular! 😘😉❤️
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motherinlondon
Hello beautiful! It was definitely memorable, my youngest dropped a big pot of cocoa powder all over the kitchen, then tried to clean it up himself with water and wipes making a thick chocolatey paste 😃😃 the joys of motherhood! 😘😘😘
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Carisa Adrienne
Me. Oh. My. I’m laughing out loud thinking of that. Sometimes their way of helping is more disastrous! Hehe! 😘😉❤️
Have a great day, beautiful! ❤️
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motherinlondon
😃😃😃😃
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motherinlondon
Have a wonderful day & week my friend! xxx
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mvitrano
Broken hearts do mend, and yours has done so with courage & compassion….Love you my friend ((( ❤ )))
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Carisa Adrienne
My wonderful and talented best friend ❤️
You’re way too kind to me! Yes, they do mend.. Once the healing is done usually stronger than they were before. I love you my friend. 😘😉❤️ Hope today is a relaxing peaceful day! 🌟✨💞
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J.T.O'Sullivan
I forgot to mention how much I shall miss the effort you put into your posts and the remarkable display of GIFs.
All my love,
Joshua ❤
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Carisa Adrienne
Oh, Joshua, I adore you more than I can express. If I could write my love and admiration it would be reach the tallest tree in the sky. Reach the deepest coral in the sea. I often wonder if my my work in the presentation of the piece is shown. The presentation is done with searching for the precise pictures. It’s almost like a small movie. You’re one of the first people to comment on the presentation. Thank you for seeing it as a piece leading into my soul. I couldn’t admire more than I already do! My love is always being sent across the globe. ❤️
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Grandtrines
Reblogged this on Risque Bizness: Enter at Your Own Risque.
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you so much. I’m grateful for your appreciation of my words. Much love ❤️
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Mr Modigliani
Hugs Carisa. You will come out stronger the other side. Always be true to yourself and don’t give up on love.
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Carisa Adrienne
Awe, thank you so much for your kind words. I wrote this over ten years. Life’s been good to me! 🙂 ❤️
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This Mortal Flesh
Beautifully sad Carisa! This one drudged up some old emotions in me.
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Carisa Adrienne
Sigh… It’s one of the worst feelings ever felt. Even if you know it’s for the best it’s an overwhelming feeling. Whoever isn’t with you… That’s their loss.❤️. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
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plotless1
Damn! End of an era. But time to start anew. The title is fantastic.
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Carisa Adrienne
Awe, Thank you! Yup, always able to start anew! Thank you for your kind words! 😉
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plotless1
Fo sho 🙂
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Carisa Adrienne
Word! 😉
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vidishakaushik
Beautifully crafted. A subtle tone of melancholy to it but the power of your words render it with an exquisite touch. Here’s hoping you’ll visit my blog too at https://thewhimsicalandwanderingsoul.wordpress.com/
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plotless1
Reblogged this on plotlessone.com and commented:
A share for reblog day.
I read this yesterday. I love it. Enjoy
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you! I’m truly grateful for your appreciation for my words. It’s the best feeling. ❤️
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elementhealing
What a beautiful and moving poem. Thank you for sharing.
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you! Your kind words are appreciated. 🙂
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elementhealing
You’re welcome
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persoinpoesia2015
you did it again. I agree with many of the comments, melancholy and empowering the most. A wonderfully written piece Carisa. Elegant how you expressed, that the images were not even needed but they added to the overall presentation. Great post
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Carisa Adrienne
Awe, thank you, Antony! I appreciate your feedback! You are one of the best poets on WP. I’m humbled. Thank you! 🙂 ❤️😉
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persoinpoesia2015
🙏❤️❤️❤️
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thelonelyauthorblog
I worked so hard at writing my poetry. Then you come a long and throw this together and all these wonderful images, posts, and songs. You make me look like an amateur. You are absolutely amazing. There is no limit to your creativity. Are you like that decorating your house?
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Carisa Adrienne
Hehe! You’re so funny! I think you’re pieces are masterpieces. 🙂 Since I was in grade school I’ve who awards for my essays and work for my presentation and creativity. Haha. I’ve never seen it but am flattered by your kind words. A few years back I had an idea for a charity I was working with. I worked closely together with the president of this well known charity. She told me my ideas was brilliant and it would bring it to forefront. I gave her all the ideas I had for it. We were in many meetings with other Vice Presidents and people working hard on the project. In the end she presented it to everyone as her own complete ideas. I didn’t care who got credit for it. I just wanted help for those in need. However, It did hurt me deeply. It felt like someone stole my poems and presented them as their own. She was discovered as a liar and caused a devastation to the chapters charity. Andrew, you’ve been getting me to disclose my deep dark secrets lately! Ha!
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thelonelyauthorblog
I feel honored that you share these stories of your past with me. You do have a great creative talent. My creativity is just writing, but yours goes far beyond that. I see how you put all these things together. You are talented. Sorry someone treid to take credit for your work. There will always be people like that. Keep creating, you inspire others with your work.
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Carisa Adrienne
Wisdom! 🙏❤️✨
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Kabir Malik
Carisa! Been missing your pen a lot .. really .. I am so sorry couldn’t catch up earlier. I know i’ve missed a lot .Brilliantly written dear .
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Carisa Adrienne
Thank you!!! I hope you’re doing well! I’ve been so busy and haven’t been on WP much at all!!! ❤️
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Kabir Malik
hey Carisa. Are you receiving my messages on hangouts?
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