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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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We’ve separated. No animosity, we just seemed to drift apart. Passion departed, leaving behind a dampened desire and disappointment. Eagerness and excitement succumbed to monotony. The love lives on, it can never truly die. I cling to the belief we’ll reconcile someday. I’m sad and lost without you but that feeling is all too familiar. Seems like I’ve just been going through the motions anyway. I need respite to rejuvenate. I miss what we once were and I want that back again. Poetry, you have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. And one way or another you always will be. I hope it won’t take long until we are back the way we belong, and it’s time to rhyme again. LGR(C)1/4/20 |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Poetry can be a brutal partner, Lori. Warm and endearing abundance to cold and dispassionate silence. Take the highs with the low but don't worry, poetry will always be a part of you. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Lori, you certainly had me going in the first part. However, I really like that kind of writing, enjoyed this, and yes, poetry will always be a great part of you. like me and my lyrics I can't stop, even though like you I have some dry spells, something always comes along kindle the fire of inspiration Take care... Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very well done lead in, my friend, although I was on to you from the start. Those days when the water recedes from the shore and dry sand holds it at bay can be crushing because we so want to wash our feet in waves that no longer come to us. My knack for effecting a cure is to (whenever one hits me) throw a word, a phrase or more, on a page, maybe many words, totally unrelated, separate and independent, and, when it strikes you, review them, or just one (adding new ones all along) just to see what, if anything they say. Eventually one, or more become a part of something, or a whole new piece, often totally unrelated to anything I've ever written. Then again, often I sit with them saying nothing at all . . . LOL hang on sloopy! j. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Michael, It does seem a little ironic to write a poem about not writing poetry. LOL. But you clearly got my drift. Thanks! ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Eric, Glad I "gottcha". I read it to my husband and he said,"Is that about us?" Read it to my daughter and she asked, "Is that about you and Dennis?" So you are in good company. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jimmy, I guess 3 am is not early enough in the morning to pull one over on you! I know all your advice is good. Ya know it just feels like I'm working with a pilot light when what I really want is a bonfire. Reminds me of an old joke-the punch line is "Patience jackass!" ~L |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Lori, only a true poet could display such beautiful sentiment, such deep felt love, for their work in an art of their own spirit and soul. Beautiful! Love it!! JL  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Wow JL! What a wonderful thing to say! I'm deeply touched. Bless your heart and thank you so much for your generous comment, ~L |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Lori - It's not blood that flows in the artist's veins. It's paint. In the sculptor's veins, it's dust. And in the poet's veins, it's ink. We are scribbler's of the written word and cannot escape the ink that compels us. Even when we slip off the poet's path, the ink will reorient us. Have a little faith and give it a little time. The ink is always there....waiting in the blood! Enjoyed your work Lori. Namyh |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Namyh, Thanks for the encouraging words. I know you are right. I have ink in my veins. ~L |
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