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Bayou Blue (for Serenity)
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Bayou Blue (for Serenity) |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 Doesn’t matter the hour, Just another blue bayou morning Gin sloe in catlike stretches. Tapestry heavy in beaded sweat, Weighed down by held in tears and fears. Slowly, her lazy day smile births. This day creation’s smile lingers long On blood red clay painted soiled toes That only yesterday made laughter In murky Mississippi mud To cool down the bayou blues. No hell here, this is her heaven. A place she calls home. Lovingly placed sun-seared bricks Mark a garden’s mortared path Fit for any Goddess. Lovingly laid with others’ heavy stones They carefully placed in the palm of her hand For “safekeeping.” A garden where each flower has a name, That once meant love and life. This is a place called home, Where insanity parks at the door. Sojourners who carry baggage Wrapped in hopelessness are forever welcome. They rest weary bones on a story or poem told Most often, not understood, but, Still they come to listen to her bayou blues. If I could knock on her door, I would. Stand there where sun warms A rosy smile framed in rose arbors. I am just another weary, worn out rock Seeking the “Serenity” of her palm. Would she take me down that river of tears we both once sailed? Or would we build a raft of reason Strong enough to hold the fears of us Then sail away to disappear? Then again, I think, She would pull me to her breast, Rock me in her blue notes of song, To soothe me with her healing gifts. That is just the way of our Bayou Blue.  ~*~ Graphic was "tagged" by Twist Artistic Stylings of Twisted Serenity http://groups.msn.com/ArtisticStylingsofTwistedSerenity We are unaware of who created the tube of the girl, but if anyone knows please inform me and I will be glad to give them the credit due. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (06-08-2005 02:44 PM).] |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
O' My Lord... this was heavenly Mysteria... I know I shouldn't have posted till' K got to see it, but gosh, I just couldnt help it This is absolutely beautiful and you are such a sweet friend to all that know you Thank You for writing and sharing this one  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I love you lady...  there's some kind of helplessness in complete understanding thank you |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes we get to know each other even better through this box don't we?  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Then again, I think, She would pull me to her breast, Rock me in her blue notes of song, To soothe me with her healing gifts. That is just the way of our Bayou Blue." This is wonderful Sharon... and these last lines pull it all together.. Yes..for sure, this is our Serenity. ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is a place called home, Where insanity parks at the door. Sojourners who carry baggage Wrapped in hopelessness are forever welcome. They rest weary bones on a story or poem told Most often, not understood, but, Still they come to listen to her bayou blues. ~*~ Yes, it yes, yes, they do... and yes, all try... What a wonderful, serene gift...  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I was trying to think what I could give Karen for her birthday (on Monday) that wouldn't have to be sent! and I figured the gift of acceptance and understanding worked just fine! So, thank you for also your understanding of this very strong woman. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Then again, I think, She would pull me to her breast, Rock me in her blue notes of song, To soothe me with her healing gifts yup, this is our Serenity, this is M'lady. Beautiful, Sharon. m "we all have wings, but some of us don't know why" |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon Lovingly written and shared...thank you. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You have not lived until you heard Serenity sing, did you know that? She puts the blue in blues I tell you, I felt honored. Yes she is indeed a lady. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Gin sloe in catlike stretches. Tapestry heavy in beaded sweat, Slowly, her lazy day smile births. This day creation’s smile lingers long On blood red clay painted soiled toes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I just loved those lines.... and that last verse is perfect... Shes our bayou baby ... gotta love the Mardi-gras girlie.  Wonderful sharing of verse Sharon... a lovely gift indeed. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I just came back for a second read and saw that I hadn't replied the first time! I had gone into the link that you provided and was caught up in exploring Serenity and her Twisted sister's fascinating and informative site! As for the poem, Karen, and you! ~ all are terrific in my books! Sending belated birthday wishes and this cake I baked  And Karen, that is a stunning photo of you! ~ all that talent and good looks too!   Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a stunningly beautiful piece! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Sharon? I have always adored that graphic and if you ever nmake it over there you better come and get me . . this reminded me of Down to the River to Pray . . have you heard this? Ed has it . . . go get it from him . . this is was complete beauty . . . and a most sincere glimpse into the both of your souls. If I could knock on her door, I would. Stand there where sun warms A rosy smile framed in rose arbors. I am just another weary, worn out rock Seeking the “Serenity” of her palm. |
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babygirlwlove Senior Member
since 2004-10-10
Posts 1180New York City |
omg~ so moving.... **felt this one down to the toes, Sharon** endearing tribute~ **babygirL** **Intoxicant to the SouL** |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
When we moved last summer I lost a box of some of my dearest possessions. A box of books, all classics, my annotated Shakespeare, Donne, Wordsworth, and even my brother's study bible with all of his notations in the margin. But also amid those treasures was a scrapbook I'd made with many of my favorite Pip poems, kindnesses I'd been shown by poets here at Pip -some printed out, some written out in my own hand. When I would have a bad day I'd look through it, to remind myself that I had friends. Time to start a new book, I say. Your poem touched me deeply Sharon and the replies underlined the love. *hand over heart* Love to all--a kinder group of people does not exist in my life outside of these blue walls. thank you  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Love flows and circles among these poetic souls here at Pip. Your words, dear Sharon, say it beautifully. Reaching out with a hug for you and for dear Serenity. Love and Joy. Margherita |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you all for sharing with me while I celebrate one of the poets I have grown to love in here. S truly is one very powerful woman! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
tomorrow night I'll be coming out of retirement--one night only, on my back porch. Featured song will be an ole lonesome blues song, called "Trouble in Mind" by R.M. Jones: "Trouble in mind, I'm blue, but I won't be blue always 'Cause the sun gonna shine, in-a my backdoor someday Trouble in mind, it's true, I almost lost my mind Life ain't worth livin', baby, sometime I feel like dyin' I'm gonna lay my head, on some lonesome railroad track Let a 2:19 train, ah, ease my worried mind..." (I'll prolly have to sing House of the Rising Sun, too, but hey, y'gotta pay the rent.) *cackle* love you Sharon If your party was half as glorious as you, then I know you had a fabulous time! love you lady |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
This is just beautiful. Thank you Mysteria for a wonderful thread.Happy Birthday Serenity. martyjo |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
omg Sharon, I almost missed this beauty. I have seen you write some incredible things, and share the beauty of your heart so many times but this my Canadian friend, is a testament to why I have always said your heart is gold. Huggin both you tight ..... I'm keepin this one..... |
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