rachel-f-freeman - Hello Poetry

Elastic band practically reaching navel with ample coverage of backside in a hot pink.. the only remnant, arguably at best, of any semblance of **** more like a tribute to the past when secretive select gifts of lacy lingerie covering only what was necessary were offered with anticipatory excitement… Granny pants serving to be practical with not a hint of expectation…. Is this what we have become?

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Sep 15, 2024

Sep 15, 2024 at 4:46 PM UTC

rachel-f-freeman

Granny pants for Christmas

Elastic band practically reaching navel with ample coverage of backside in a hot pink.. the only remnant, arguably at best, of any semblance of **** more like a tribute to the past when secretive select gifts of lacy lingerie covering only what was necessary were offered with anticipatory excitement… Granny pants serving to be practical with not a hint of expectation…. Is this what we have become?

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The pencil rapped and tapped against the recycled envelope Tap tap tap...Scribble, scribble... poised in mid-air.. small pink eraser tip almost parallel to the paper..frozen...pinky hovering beyond the fulcrum waiting to move for a thought to commit to paper or another calculation? Is the proposal over the phone worth it or does the pencil need more time to dance?

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Mar 1, 2021

Mar 1, 2021 at 6:14 PM UTC

rachel-f-freeman

Freelance pas de deux

The pencil rapped and tapped against the recycled envelope Tap tap tap...Scribble, scribble... poised in mid-air.. small pink eraser tip almost parallel to the paper..frozen...pinky hovering beyond the fulcrum waiting to move for a thought to commit to paper or another calculation? Is the proposal over the phone worth it or does the pencil need more time to dance?

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Is being called “silly” really an insult? Does it warrant an official call to apologise without one moment taken to consider that the accusation may have merit? Might we be so concerned for respect that we risk being out of touch with a few home truths? Is it a problem to be questioned? Can we maintain confidence in ourselves whilst allowing our colleagues to make suggestions that may be equally as good.. or.. dare I suggest... better?? Are we risking the power of discourse in the fight to protect our “patch” or our “fiefdom”.... I don’t wish to fear the answers and hope we can exist to challenge and respect simultaneously... creativity is stifled when we don’t allow other angles to be considered... Pride should not need to feel threatened... maybe we should aim our daggers at self-preservation.

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Mar 1, 2021

Mar 1, 2021 at 5:56 PM UTC

rachel-f-freeman

An assault on Pride?

Is being called “silly” really an insult? Does it warrant an official call to apologise without one moment taken to consider that the accusation may have merit? Might we be so concerned for respect that we risk being out of touch with a few home truths? Is it a problem to be questioned? Can we maintain confidence in ourselves whilst allowing our colleagues to make suggestions that may be equally as good.. or.. dare I suggest... better?? Are we risking the power of discourse in the fight to protect our “patch” or our “fiefdom”.... I don’t wish to fear the answers and hope we can exist to challenge and respect simultaneously... creativity is stifled when we don’t allow other angles to be considered... Pride should not need to feel threatened... maybe we should aim our daggers at self-preservation.

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LOVE distraction, disruption, deliverance or delightful? UNKNOWN is it anguish or angst? possibly both Does one need excuses to be melodramatic?

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Feb 18, 2021

Feb 18, 2021 at 5:51 PM UTC

rachel-f-freeman

An EMOTION

LOVE distraction, disruption, deliverance or delightful? UNKNOWN is it anguish or angst? possibly both Does one need excuses to be melodramatic?

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How many more split ends must I split before the desk is covered in pieces of distressed hair and covers the blank page that I’m supposed to attend to? The temptation to continue is strong, but I’d rather make myself a cup of coffee.

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Feb 18, 2021

Feb 18, 2021 at 5:48 PM UTC

rachel-f-freeman

Procrastination

How many more split ends must I split before the desk is covered in pieces of distressed hair and covers the blank page that I’m supposed to attend to? The temptation to continue is strong, but I’d rather make myself a cup of coffee.

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Is it relative or are there definitive scales for measuring the acceptable levels of entitled embarrassment? Who knows, who cares, but it is not advisable to trip, slip or **** in public places

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Feb 18, 2021

Feb 18, 2021 at 5:45 PM UTC

rachel-f-freeman

Mortification

Is it relative or are there definitive scales for measuring the acceptable levels of entitled embarrassment? Who knows, who cares, but it is not advisable to trip, slip or **** in public places

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