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A. L. Becker
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since 2002-09-06
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San Francisco, California

0 posted 2002-09-13 10:38 PM


studying

tracing little circles in the air
smaller, then smaller
absentmindedly with her toe
sandals forgotten on the carpet
below brown thighs crossed and bared
by pink shorts
a lick wetted finger
again, then again
impatiently turning
pages transparently thin
how many more to go
before quitting time?
                                                                                                                                                                                     Annika:-

"Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?'
Let us go and make our visit."
-Eliot

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Member Rara Avis
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1 posted 2002-09-13 10:49 PM


An apt description of someone engrossed in her studies or bookwork which is what I have been doing this evening.  Joyce
Miah
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since 2002-08-26
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2 posted 2002-09-14 07:22 PM


A.L Becker,

I've been there many times.  I love how you put it to words.  thanks this was great.

CHILI
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since 2002-09-08
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3 posted 2002-09-15 07:22 AM


I have joined that person many times in that same position. Well put.
pegasus111
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4 posted 2002-09-15 11:11 AM


I get the impression that the studier's mind might be impatient to finish and move on to more pleasant pursuits. I know the feeling well. nicely done dear...

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



A. L. Becker
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since 2002-09-06
Posts 167
San Francisco, California
5 posted 2002-09-17 08:20 PM


thank you all for your kind feedback.  your comments let me know that i managed to convey the picture i was trying to convey, which is so hard to do sometimes!
Annika!

"Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?'
Let us go and make our visit."
-Eliot

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