Quiveringly quiet,
with anticipation of freedom,
framed by the sturdily built doorway,
she waits to greet dusk,
smelling the wind of tomorrow coming.
Once outside, she will never wear
that heavy cloak of blame again.
Even her shadow will no longer
be the same.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2019
dVerse quadrille – Quiver
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
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Thank you for sharing. I really love the quotes you share on your site.
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Thanks much Ali, appreciate hearing from you and reading your poetry!
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I really like the feeling of empowerment in this poem. I also liked this line…smelling the wind of tomorrow coming!
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Dwight, Thank you so much for your specific feedback. I appreciate that.
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You are very welcome!
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Very lovely! ❤
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“…even her shadow will no longer
be the same.”
Um. Wow. Yes.
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Thank you so much.
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Ali, how your words made me think, and I mean really think. Your unique way of expression paints pictures for the reader to see. Just loved this!
Also …. I’ve been seeing this a lot on WP at other blogs. Are you aware you have ads all over your post, even in with the comments? The owner of the blog cannot see the ads but the viewers can. That’s manipulation and not right. Sorry to be the bearer of this news if you were not aware of this.
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Amy, thank you for your feedback. I always love to hear how others experience my poetry. I also appreciate hearing about the ads on my blog.
Thank you for being a great blocking friend.
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You are welcome, Ali.
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Powerful freedom and change, so much depth and feeling in your words!
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I hope it inspired you to boldly follow your heart.
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Thank you for sharing.
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Always a pleasure to read and share your words with followers, Ali!!!
xoxo
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Oooo!!! Great post, My Dear! Loved the message here! Bellissimo!!
xoxo
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Thank you for the compliments. Much appreciated!
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What a great backstory… I imagine a post-breakup freedom… the evening before leaving forever maybe. Somewhere there is a ticket to the future
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Thanks for your reflection.
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So many emotions in your words Ali, bravery, courage and conviction. Wonderful poem.
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Glad to hear what you liked about this. People are fabulously complicated. Don’t you just love that about humans?
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Absolutely!
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Quiver as thrill. I like that. “smelling the wind of tomorrow coming” — great line.
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Thank you for visiting Jane. I appreciate your feedback.
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🙂
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Quiveringly quiet…
smelling the wind of tomorrow coming
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Thank you my friend. Wishing you a wonderful day.
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I like your description of blame as a “heavy cloak”.
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Thanks for your feedback Frank.
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That opening line sent shivers.
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I appreciate your response Colleen. Make it a great day.
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Sounds like a profound turning point in a person’s life. Even her shadow won’t be the same, wow, what a wonderful line.
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Thank for letting me know what you liked about this. It is always interesting to hear what readers connect with.
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You are very welcome.
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Another back story to wonder about, Ali. I need to know why anticipation of freedom, what blame was so heavy on her shoulders, and what has caused the change – even to her shadow? My imagination is running amok!
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Isn’t it great when there is space for the reader to add to the picture of the poem? I like your intrigue.
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Love this, especially:
“smelling the wind of tomorrow coming”
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Thanks for the kind feedback. It is always appreciated.
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Powerful poem!
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Yes, I think there is bravery in this woman. Thanks for your response.
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