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mutington
Member

since 2000-11-29

Posts 132
New Jersey, USA

0 posted 2000-12-11 04:51 AM

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FLIGHTS OF FANCY
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Strip me of these tired rags,
gray and soiled from labor.
Bathe me in fragrant exotic oils,
the essence of Far East Lotus Blossom,
and softly sponge my thirsty skin..
while singing sparrows gather closely
on my paint-chipped window sill
...in a harmonic trio.
And, let the orange dawn reflect her majesty
on all of me.

Adorn me in ruffled layers
of fine white antique Irish lace,
sown atop fragile crimped crepe
that tickles my bare feet,
and leaves a delicate trail behind me
...as I stand with grace and dignity.

Prepare my drab dull umber hair
in long Victorian drooping curls
that frame my weather worn face,
and nest the soft tucked pedals
of sweet white 'baby's breath'
within the folds on the crown
of my head.

Embelish me in priceless jewels.
Place strands of tiny Tahitian pearls
around my naked neck
until they cascade gently upon
my frilly bodice.
Slide a golden ring...a sparkling solitare
on my finger, and thin tulle gloves
to hide my blistered hands.

Now lead me at once..
to the Grand Dinning Hall
where the Royal Prince awaits me..
Where I can fill my two hungers,
for lucsious foods,
and ever lasting love.

Ah yes, I imagine these things of fancy,
while hovered in my
cold impoverished reality.
I dream these things not with
bitterness,
..but I do it with a smile...!

mutington/joyce

"I can live by myself, but not within myself."

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

1 posted 2000-12-11 06:23 AM

What time does this flight leave? I want to be on it also....'Flights of Fancy' alright!
Very well done Joyce! I love this type of fantasizing it brings so much creative thinking to the fore and the reader and the writer can go so many places with it... well done!...ethome

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

2 posted 2000-12-11 06:50 AM

"Adorn me in ruffled layers
of fine white antique Irish lace,"

I loved this very much< !signature-->

"Always be a first rate version of your self instead of a second rate version
of someone else." Marilyn Monroe

[This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 12-11-2000).]

mutington
Member

since 2000-11-29

Posts 132
New Jersey, USA

3 posted 2000-12-12 07:02 AM

ETHOME...Thank you !
A magazine picture was the inspiration behind this effort..(can you believe it?)

IRISH ROSE...Thank you !
Your comment is greatly appreciated.
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joyce

mutington/joyce

"I can live by myself, but not within myself."

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