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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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there was that day in Spain my mouth longed for oysters it was June a warm day with no R still we went to the fishmonger Portuguese oysters he said and brought forth a dozen ruffled gray shells he shucked them and laid them like prehistoric butterflies on a tin plate your hand touched the small of my back my tongue teased the salty moist meat from its shell alive my lips lingered how does it taste you asked it tastes like the day we crawled from the sea it tastes like time rubbed against my teeth it tastes like love it tastes like the salty beginning of life |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ab-so-lutely loved this. Good, salty oysters from the brine. Life does not get any better. (Clichéd though it is) I liked your description of its taste. Fantastic. I can see the Acme Oyster Bar, New Orleans, I can taste the oyster with a dash of Louisana hot sauce as I type this . . . ~* The saddest words of tongue or pen are the words It might have been.--John Greenleaf Whittier ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
When I first read this, Lady, I thought..."abalone, shrimp, oysters, clams..." all of my first tastes that the magnificent Pacific gave me back in the late 50's and early 60's. You brought it all home for me! Thank you. Sadly, so many of our children and theirs won't experience the best of the best; maybe we only had the best of the middle when we first succumbed to such lusciousness, I don't know...but we can only hope and pray that someday they might imbibe as delightfully as we have. And by the way, My prayers continue.  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you JerryPat. Whether from Portugal or Louisiana, the taste of oysters is superb. The desire is even better. Someone caught me in an oyster bar Karilea and this is the result; a memory of now. Thank you for your prayers.  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine tactile 'slice of life' write ! particularly great line: "like prehistoric butterflies on a tin plate" |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You are such a pleasure to read. This is absolutely delicious!! Really nice to read you here again, lovely lady~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
I loved your poem, and vivid description of oysters, but fried and smothered in hot sauce for me...  Enjoyed! JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate, not another oyster shall grace my lips without me thinking of your phenomenally accurate (and sensuous) description of enjoying those delectable morsels! Fabulous poem and uniquely descriptive! Love 'n hugs ~ and oysters! Linda |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Bruce. I always appreciate your opinion. It feels good to be here with old friends Blues. Thank you. JL I am a purist and have never had fried oysters. I imagine they would be good though. Thank you. Ahhh Linda Angel, you read me so well. Love and hugs to you!  |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Bonjour! I was brought up on oysters in New Zealand with my Dad being a commercial fisherman... love your words, love your style... merci! Bisous RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
How I love your poetry. Just love it. A |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Roniece, I was brought up on oysters too, on Cape Cod! Merci for your kind comment. Kisses to you too. Ahhh, Alison. How you warm my heart. Thank you. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
like prehistoric butterflies on a tin plate Oh my, what a pleasure to read you, dear Kate! Though I am not a gourmet of oysters (my husband tried to make me like them as he does ...) I do highly appreciate your fantastic poem. I think it should be part of some book about oysters. Love, Margherita |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Raw, Fried, Soup, or Stew...never, after literally millions of them I've eaten (ACME too), had my fill . . . yet! And, I, too, was caught by the line . . . "like prehistoric butterflies on a tin plate" Awesome. j. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Quite introspective. This can be taken many different ways, and that's a good thing. Nicely done.Michael |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
A special treat to find this morsel here. Nice to read you again. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure to read...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful to see you here, Lady, with such a delicious feast! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hey Kate? Bring around another memory...this one seems to be delicious! We can do with an entree! |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
enjoyed |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you for your kind words dear Margherita. Love, Kate j. I can never get enough of them either. Mmmm... delicious! Thank you! Thank you Michael. TD, thank you for your comment. You know I love your work. Thank you James. My dear Martie, it’s wonderful to see you anywhere. I am working on it Karilea, honest! Thank you b. |
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