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Elizabeth's avatar

I took the title of this piece from a song sung by Jen Cloher "Take Something Beautiful"

I don't know if she is the writer.

The song is powerful and disturbing.

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The Word Herder's avatar

The poem is also powerful and disturbing. Is this like a self-sacrifice impulse that some women have? I don't understand it; I am the opposite, self-protective.

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Elizabeth's avatar

Is the poem the words to the song?

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The Word Herder's avatar

Oh, yes, I think so.

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Elizabeth's avatar

I don't see it as a self sacrifice at all, curious! I see it more as a 'fuck off' 'get out of my face'. A story of abuse and a loud NO.

(I want a friend like yours who makes you laugh!!! She said stamping her feet!)

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The Word Herder's avatar

If there were no global THING, most of my writing would be Humor... That said, I certainly got a different take from this than was meant... Curious, yes! Anyway... think about this: How does a snake SHRUG? This is my current dilemma of ponderance...

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Elizabeth's avatar

You're making me laugh cause I have no idea what you're talking about!!! A snake SHRUG?!?!

I'm stepping into the decompressing machine now!

Maybe I'll invite a constrictor in for some hugging while shrugging.

Why baby that's the last hug you'll ever need.

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