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lisacampbell29
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The Old Tree THE OLD TREE The old tree stands in back of the house Tall, a good 50 feet or so Its bark like my hair Graying with age Solid, a beacon of strength and patience Created in a time when time didn’t exist I am in awe of its mystery and... – *by Lisa Campbell*	110 Views added 1 year ago		Rating
Old Glory Tells Her Story From commission to creation Sewn by hand, stitching pieces of tragedy and destiny For all who died she waves with pride Representing the birth of a nation She weeps at half-mast for me She waves proudly in the breeze for me She honors the... – *by Lisa Campbell*	52 Views added 2 months ago		Rating
In The In Between It can be extreme in the in between From the brightest light to the darkest night All is not what it seems Oh how the grey complicates everything You are but a whisper away Under the covers of the familiar Skin touching skin In bed we lay ... – *by Lisa Campbell*	231 Views added 3 months ago		Rating
And So It Begins You don’t have to say anything I know it’s me I’ve been hiding it I have been denying it All of the emotional damage You can’t see Always so put together And appearing to be happy But underneath the make-up Are scars from the break-ups... – *by Lisa Campbell*	222 Views added 4 months ago		Rating
Your Voice From first draw of breath Wrapped in a swaddle of pink or blue A color decides How the world sees you Your name A gift or based on a whim Close friend or fantasy A long dead branch on the family tree Faith, fear Language and emotion ... – *by Lisa Campbell*	205 Views added 6 months ago		Rating

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	I really like this poem. Honest, humble and grateful! 1 month ago	View
	Thank you for your very kind words. I appreciate your comments! I really liked writing this poem. Best, Lisa 1 month ago	View
	Thank you so much for reading this poem. I really appreciate your comments!! Take care, Lisa 1 month ago	View
	Thank you so much for your comment! Take care, Lisa 1 month ago	View
	Thank you for your very kind words! I really appreciate your comments. Take care, Lisa 1 month ago	View
	I can completely relate to this poem. Love can take us to the peaks of happiness and then break our hearts. The unanswered questions are always waiting for closure. 2 months ago	View
	Love this poem. The third stanza is my favorite. Great use of words especially cleaving! Thanks for sharing, Lisa 2 months ago	View
	Thank you so much for your kind words. I agree, dysfunction is a great motivator for the arts. Very ironic indeed! Glad you like this poem. Really appreciate your comments. Take care, Lisa 2 months ago	View
	Thanks for sharing your poem and your story! 3 months ago	View
	Thank you for reading my poem and taking the time to write a comment. I appreciate you! Take care, Lisa 3 months ago	View
	I like this poem. Thanks so much for sharing! 3 months ago	View
	Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my poem. I really appreciate it! Thank you and take care! Lisa 3 months ago	View
	Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment on my poem! Much appreciated. Take care,Lisa 3 months ago	View
	I like your poem very much. We definitely need more love on our lives. Thanks for sharing! Lisa 3 months ago	View
	Thank you so very much for your comments on To The Dirt! I loved writing it. Take care, Lisa 3 months ago	View

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