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Dark Stranger
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0 posted 2009-08-27 07:22 AM



momma mary j grew up under the blue gun tree
hunted the dove birds with her marlin 22
and fished with the nitro bottle bangers

momma mary j had her bible from granny's grave
and read the proverbs out loud to drunken men
had to shake em too sometimes lest they die

said the spirit slew them as a sign on occasion
or she just smote their jaw herself, gods work
and not fair that we always take his blessings

so momma mary j did all the helping she could
the dope boys said she put lye in their noses
she said they shouldn't sniff the cleanin powder

and gave their souls all the healin they needed


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daark (highway series)

scribblenote: partial legend..partial true..I used to watch her hunt birds with a 22 and fish with dynamite..and she did smack a few jaws when the lords name was taken in vane..and...well enough said.



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Margherita
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1 posted 2009-08-27 07:50 AM


Incredibly vivid and greatly entertaining! What a character! Though she sounds frightening you added shades of color that allow sympathy and smiles to be sent her way.

The "lye" and "cleaning powder" part made me chuckle, I am sure though that momma mary j was a blessing to those guys.

and ...?

Much enjoyed!

Love,
Margherita

Dark Stranger
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2 posted 2009-08-27 09:48 AM


Ms mar. Not sure any of them ever thought of her as a blessing but she did coin the saying "know fear". Thanks lady.
jbstillwater
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3 posted 2009-08-27 01:57 PM


An intrigueing write, filled with mystery and down to earth crust.   Just loved it!

Jan

Dark Stranger
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4 posted 2009-08-27 02:46 PM


Thanks ms jan.
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5 posted 2009-08-28 02:04 AM


You wear this style of poetry telling well.  Makes me want to put on my mud boots and go visiting.

A

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6 posted 2009-08-28 02:10 AM


This sound like one of Serenity's neighbours. Loved her.

     
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Dark Stranger
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7 posted 2009-08-28 07:47 AM


ms ali-san...flip flops will work, long as you don't shave your legs..thanks little one

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ms myst...yes does remind me of her part of town too..thanks

Alison
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8 posted 2009-08-28 11:13 AM


Oh how attractive!

Sheese

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9 posted 2009-08-28 02:16 PM


powerful picture transposed into poem...wow
Dark Stranger
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10 posted 2009-08-28 02:48 PM


luminosity..thanks so much!!
peaceseaker
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11 posted 2009-08-28 03:43 PM


Loved this! The images and the story line are great..I have to agree what a character she was....this could almost be made into a spiritual gospel song....truly enjoyed...ps
kindredspirit
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12 posted 2009-08-31 02:39 PM


I love how you painted her, an imposing yet loving figure. Tough love.
Dark Stranger
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13 posted 2009-08-31 03:01 PM


peacekeeper...she would enjoy being a holy-roller anthem..thanks friend..


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KS...thanks again for your eyes and touch..you are a blessing

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