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Hello Friends,

I wanted to share with you that I've recently been published!
I have 2 books available.
One of my haiku, and one with a large selection of my poetry.

I'd love for you to take a look and consider purchasing!

Thanks so much!!
Ruthanne

books are here...

Buried Ambition

In the beginning,
she was selected to be assembled;
custom-made for special use.
every part was cautiously chosen
fitting only her.
She had a glorious headpiece
with jewels of amethyst
to match her woven gown

you should see her now
someone changed her shoes
which are now unbearably small
her hair was trimmed
carelessly leaving strands of hair
never placing themselves properly.
she sits on a shelf in the study
collecting dust on her finely-detailed
fingers meant for masterpieces.
her eyelids don’t even stay open
by themselves anymore.
if you did happen to notice her,
your attention would most likely
turn unconsciously to her unpolished,
fading color. From her skin and lips
to her clothes and hair.

just as if a young girl had played
with her over and over
wearing her down to be like any other doll,
and then grew up and discarded her
to the shelf;
not looking anything like she
was made to look.
Would her manufacturer even
recognize her?

July 29, 2006
Ruthanne Baxter