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A Cameo'd Memory
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A Cameo'd Memory |
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Sunshine
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 A Cameo’d Memory He held gentle, lightly in old hand, a bas-relief of carving grand a simple thing, remembrance of past, caught up in a feeling long cast he felt as if physically starving, but studied carving intricately entwined in memory as in his memory’s mind came the reflection of her within sound of summer breezes, and harping sea-gulls on wing in flight flew to his mind, as he grasped at the gasping memories of her figure so sweet impaled against the sunset by the sea and her walking, simply walking in foamy water to her knees she had said “I’m the actress, Lady Leah,” her voice held him in a vice he spoke softly, told her that was nice, but one could see he was enticed and she asked if he would see her performance in that night’s play and he nodded, as he came to learn it would show later that day indeed, he said he should, if he could, but indeed he would and with a nod, left her there, sunlight playing in her golden hair as he had to leave, but quietly glanced back as he walked away at her slender stature, and the grace in which she carried her sway much later that night, entranced was he as he watched as she played but the slightest role although grandly shining throughout for he had fallen, indeed rapidly, in love with the way of her grace and undeniably he had fallen in love from that first sight of her face although her lines were few, there she was with this lift of fine chin her words were few, but spoke in ringing tones as if directed to him and in clear voice deep, and vast, there from within her appeal she made his lonely heart leap, and he vowed her love to seal soon her cameo role ended, he rushed backstage and befriended enticed her to come, sit with him, they talked away in light so dim he could not believe his fortune now; as if God had a plan, yet, somehow he felt if he freed her glance he would lose much in this romance soon she bid him good evening, just before the morning came dewed she vowed she would love him, that her love would be ever true and she disappeared off into the night, and he to await the morning light never thinking he would face hell when came the morning tide’s swell came the pinkening of the dawn, for his love’s face he would look upon and found himself down by the pounding sea looking for his Lady Leah he walked the shoreline, and cherished the feeling of his true love’s desire when a man appeared from the foggy morn, bearing a box, and said “Sire, this came for you, and I came in haste,” and the man suddenly felt a bile taste rise to his lips, for a fear was soon born, his Lady Leah was gone that morn and with trembling hands, lifted the lid, as down his cheek a tear had slid as inside, soft in silk serene, laid this cameo, of the night’s past dream. 01.19.01 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari love, that was utterly breathtakingly lovely every wourd etched in wonder, this is awesome. I am literally speechless. Stunning love truly stunning Take care Majestic Marsha  Thank you dear heart for writing this and putting it here for us to share. I love it Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A very nice ray of sunshine....James |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--You have written such a wonderful love story...held me captive in your words of treasured new love, then tossed me to tears with the end....Bravo! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ And did my spirit also tell you that I collect cameos ? So obvious, to me, that you felt me hovering on this day. Thank you, I am laying claim to this lovely gem ... It will be a treasured addition to my collection. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marsha...my dear...please breathe...ah, that's better...now full steam ahead into your birthday weekend... James, thank you for reading.... Martie...I have help...from my friends...thank you... Marge...of course your spirit talks to me...however else would I know?...thank you for your kind compliments...and supreme gestures... |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Sunshine-- I love this. It's enchanting and mysterious. Beautiful writing. Poeminister "...no single sound too rude upon thy slumber shall intrude, Our thoughts, our souls- O God above! In every deed shall mingle, love." -Poe |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Poeminister, that describes exactly what I had hoped one would feel....thank you Sir.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
As I was reading this, I had my mouse positioned to scroll down... but something happened and it started PAGING down... If you'd only been able to see my scrambling to get back to the top so as to not miss a word, you'd know how enthralled I was in your poem and I wouldn't have to try to find words to describe its excellence. *S* Well done! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
suthern....you provide me with such delightful images....thank you my dear for reading...{~,^} |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Stunning in imagery and words. Love the story. This is my cup of tea... think I'll have one and read this again. Just beautiful *sigh* Deb |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sunshine, dear heart, I read this and read it again and still it leaves me speechless with wonder. Write on Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Deb, Keth....this piece, as all cameos, has a special place in my heart....and I am so very glad you were able to stop a moment, read, and enjoy this tale... it means much to me.....thank you... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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I agree, Karilea, this is an enchanting piece of writing. Very well done! Denise |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Adding to the applause... (I collect cameos also) Fantastic, Kari S |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Denise, thank you... Cat...do you realize how enthusiastic you sound in such a short reply? I love it! Thank you!... |
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