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"The Driver" |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Hidden behind the wheel a mind, an artist, author, a person-talker, To children she breaks the day with warmth and humor, color and light Her bus travels on its way!. Her wheel demands its muscles The turns, deliberate and well placed; Yet, fragile strokes on her paper Preserve beauty for all to interface. An inspiration, she is, sitting in Big Yellow; Her spirit humble and softly bubbling, A woman dreamer, a color driver. She drives the colors home with brush Steering tenderly, with thoughts unrushed. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"She drives the colors home with brush Steering tenderly, with thoughts unrushed.: love it misc' love those drivers too... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I know who you wrote this for and it is a lovely gift....though I don't know her, I bet she will be impressed! *hugs*...jo |
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Notelady Junior Member
since 2007-02-09
Posts 11the deep deep south |
"Steering tenderly, with thoughts unrushed." wow! loved it! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Her wheel demands its muscles The turns, deliberate and well placed; Yet, fragile strokes on her paper Preserve beauty for all to interface. a very touching poem for I'm assuming one heck of a woman...or could this be about all women? Whatever, it is lovely, thank you for sharing. Happy Friday |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well done  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You know, I've thought I'd really like to be a school bus driver...after 30 years of teaching and my flower delivery girl life, I thought it would be perfect. I wish this poem was for me.  |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
The Lady, I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your sweet response. Hoping you will have a great weekend. Enjoy... misc ~ iliana, I hope she likes it. I'm overwhelmed by the talent she has. She's written two or three 300-400 page novels and is a master wildlife water color artist, as well as a very well-loved bus driver by the children. It was only by chance I found out she is a writer. The only time one would find her honking her own horn, I believe, is on the bus! Thanks for your comment, JO. I appreciate you taking your time. I know how busy you are! misc ~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Notelady, I'm happy you enjoyed it, and BTW, welcome to Piptalk! I'm looking forward to stealing a moment to read your poetry. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond. misc LeeJ., Yes, it is written for a fine lady of whom I've recently had the privilege of working with. I think you are right, though--this could apply to women in general because we tend to carefully place the right brushstroke to nurture those around. Neat analogy, LeeJ. Thank you for your thought provoking comment. misc ~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Interloper, Ah, gee.... thanks Interloper. I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your kind response. misc ~ Martie, You know... I think it would be a perfect job for you! Send your resume immediately!!!! I bet you were/are one great teacher and florist. It was nice to hear from you again. I hope all is going well. Thank you for stopping by... misc ~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Not only was I touched by the depth of appreciation and understanding shown in your poem, but I was also moved by the warm replies that you wrote for those who responded. It is evident to me through your sensitive poetry, that you do not give the world around you, a cursory glance. You look beneath the surface and that makes reading your poetry so rewarding. The woman of whom you have written, appears to be quite special ~ as are you!  Loving hug, Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
glad this one came back up somehow I missed it |
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PEBBLES Member
since 2006-10-30
Posts 69South Australia, Australia |
Wow Awesome. I have read and reread I think I know this woman, if not, I hope too, one day. Thankyou. Helen |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
PEBBLES, I bet you do know such a woman. If not, I bet you will... Thanks for your kind response. miscelllanea |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
lovely poem Cathy - my experiences with bus drivers...well best left unsaid - this person sounds wonderful - Paul |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How very lovely! *S* You write of a remarkable woman... and bring warm memories rushing back to my mind. *S* Thank you!! |
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