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Play It Again
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Play It Again |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Play It Again Its black and white still fill the room with a reminiscence of dinner jackets rented for junior proms. The television flickers between scenes, a sort of electronic candlelight connecting generations. Music, timeless and reassuring, mingles, doing to women's inhibitions what bourbon does to ice. The flawless linen and place settings lend to tables. Without interest, eyes exchange intentions. Shades of grey account for everything, from the creamy understatement of smooth skin to the veil of cigarette smoke, sheer and circling like a roulette wheel. Everyone is second hand. RMW |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"Everyone is second hand." Definitely seems that way lately~~ nice to see you here Bob~~ hope the year has been good to you  M [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (09-19-2008 07:02 AM).] |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Hi, M. Nice to read you. Thanks for taking a moment. Yes, and yours? |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Oh,I am a soap opera...sighing~~ : M |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
The way it was, Sam. Bring in the piano, the bleach blond. Pour me a drink. |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
WT .... Laughing. Will do. But don't forget....we'll also have to go fishing. Sam insists. Thanks for the words. And nice to make your acquaintance. Bob |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"..doing to women's inhibitions what bourbon does to ice" loved that line.. it's been awhile, hope life has been kind. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Thank you, James. Susan....good to see you again. And thank you for the kind words. Bob |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I dont think its the music, I think its teh long slwo dance that goes with it...just like this write...lovely |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
now this is simply superb! grand-fine 'penning'! most serious and long-sustained applause!! |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Paula and Dreampoet....Thank you, both. Bob |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
"Everyone is second hand" yep |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Shades of grey account for everything," this is a POEM... in capital letters I love it |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Okay, I admit to being secondhand. A grainy copy of a film noir in the process of decomposing. But I like your poem: It's a bright spot before the film breaks. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What's another word for melt? quote: Bravo! |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
K.....thank you. It's a pleasure to see that prose is not so demanding as to keep you from this special place. Bob |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Very atmospheric and nostalgic! Hope all is well. Corinne |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Thank you, Corinne. Yes. All is well, here. With you, too, I hope. Bob |
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