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Boshii2
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since 2009-02-01

Posts 146

0 posted 2009-03-24 04:30 AM

The cat arrived before I did.
Ancient guest.
Persian.
He sat on the rug.
Upon the cold  carved alcove above the bridal throne
Ancient Persian on Ancient Persian
In Ancient Persia.
He brought no gift.
Nor did I.
Time ceased. The cat's squinted slits flashed away the centuries.
The bride arrived hooded pink and silked.
The mother hovered and twirled the cape to reveal her daughter.
Old women trilled the ancient arabic  trill.
The cat purred its approval.
His tail took up the beat.He knew the tune and
followed the trance...
Back to roots of family bonding; of giving;of submitting;of willing over one's whole self in an uncompromising testimony to life's plan.
Hard times decreed an ill-fitting gown.
Hard times only enhanced the gift  she gave..
Herself
The squeal of another ancient heralded the groom.
He now sat rosy cheeked and shy.
Girls furled around him ,drowning  him in silk and promises of pleasure,pain ,birthrights disappointments and blessings.
With hand heads and hearts entwined, Time stood still for them.
The cat left.
I left.
I took my treasured gift home .

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2009-03-24 08:09 AM

I really enjoyed this! The image of the regal Persian cat presiding over the affair was 'purrfect'.

Marc-Andre
Senior Member

since 2008-12-07

Posts 501

2 posted 2009-03-24 08:41 AM

Boshii, I've enjoyed this too. I agree, it is "purrfect." And what more, I am actually owned by a Persian cat

Mark

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

3 posted 2009-03-24 09:08 AM

this is wonderful, I love the way you told about the wedding

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

4 posted 2009-03-25 12:52 PM

What a great read, the visuals, the tongue in cheek, the culture shock...

it's all so vivid.

I'm especially fond of your ending,
"the cat left, I left" yea that!!!

viking_metal
Senior Member

since 2007-02-02

Posts 1337
In a Jeep, Minnesota.

5 posted 2009-03-25 01:33 AM

Man, you effing rock. I love your poetry.

We are two pages of the same book.

-P

Some people fall in love and touch the sky, some people fall in love and find quicksand.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

6 posted 2009-03-25 02:32 AM

The cat's presence adds so much to this most interesting write.
Ida

mein or meree thanhai
Junior Member

since 2009-02-01

Posts 21

7 posted 2009-03-27 10:25 PM

i cant pick words to say
i waited this poem.
i love your words
it inspire me.
some people find beauty in misery too

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

8 posted 2009-03-27 11:03 PM

Vivid indeed! ~ I really liked this!

ARCTIC WIND

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

9 posted 2009-03-29 10:51 AM

I agree with all of those who have responded before me!!!

Excellent story-telling! ~ So vibrant, exotic, engaging... A pleasurable reading experience!

EA

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