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The last waltz
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The last waltz |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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When the last waltz has stopped long before the lights have dimmed no cash, down-payment or card can reclaim its extraordinary magic. And yet the cry goes out; dance, dance again, until the clouds take to the hills hoping there to find deaf ears and rest happily in ignorance. Peace reigns for a time and half a time but then a thought begins to grow in the, oh, so white and fluffy to turn them dark and sombre. How long it takes for clouds to think remains for me a mystery but finally thought turns into action and they return again. No one can hear their silent creep because noise would make of their eavesdrop a complete and utter waste of time for those with work to do. And then they listen; yes, they hear the same old cry as once before and that’s the reason why we have quick and sudden cloudbursts. Clouds, you see, must blanket cries with all at their disposal to not make of their return an unwise decision. And how like humans to take to the hills and bury their heads in the clouds! Helen / 7 July 2012 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
A message poem, Helen, and one that I am sure everyone will "get." ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
WOW!!! Yes there is a message that is for all of us...I love it...the visions are so alive...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks, Jerry and Startime. Always nice to know that the message is understood. Helen |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, Helen... I loved this... especially the "how long it takes a cloud to think" part. It's always been easy for me to personify clouds for some reason, though I seldom do it anymore. I thought maybe I was the only one who saw clouds that way. Much enjoyed. Michael |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
One thing for certain, clouds sure do curl my hair! Lol Love your poetry, ms. e |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I found this to be a profound delightful read and this ending is so appropriate... "And how like humans to take to the hills and bury their heads in the clouds!" The last waltz indeed! Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Michael - I sort of personify everything so does that make me crazy? Yes, probably but what can I do but own it. Ms E - Thank you, curly head. Eric - Glad you enjoyed and thanks for commenting. Helen |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lately I have been more aware of clouds as I try to relax this summer Hope all is well in your part of the world, Helen.  M |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks, Maureen. All well here but we're freezing! In winter here the clouds "take to the hills" to leave us with the beautiful, beautiful, blue except, of course, on the odd occasion like today when they return with a vengeance. Enjoy your summer. |
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