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Cpat Hair
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0 posted 2001-07-26 01:27 PM


Iambe looked at me
With those eyes
Hardened and cold
This time

She shook her head
In that negative wagging
We all know
And began to pack

I walked out
And stood in the garage
Looking at nothing but
Seeing her in everything

Her tools were in boxes,
Not hanging on the wall
As usually they do
Lined up neat
Cleaned

I reached for the largest box
And pulled it over to
Her truck,
Hoisted it in the back
And returned for another

When she came out
I had it all loaded
And took the suitcase
From her to add
To the load

She did look at me
And the eyes had softened a bit
So I dared a word
Drifted a kiss
Then watched her
Climb in

When the dust had settled
And I was there alone
With my ache
I went in and started to pack

Wouldn’t need a lot
I told myself

Lord knows
I needed more than I had


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1 posted 2001-07-26 01:29 PM



She cuts right to the core, doesn't she...

I do believe I am feeling sorry for our fellow today....


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2 posted 2001-07-26 03:09 PM


this is one written a year or so ago, isn't it, Ron?

it certainly is a powerful one all the way through and the last line bites deeply


MARK V SHELDON
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3 posted 2001-07-27 07:39 PM


Great story-telling imagery -- I think you are a natural in fiction writing, as this story attests...  The last two lines especially bring home a message.

-MVS

"When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said."
--Del Casher

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4 posted 2001-07-27 10:13 PM


Yes, this is good.
SmittenKitten
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5 posted 2001-07-28 01:19 AM


Wow, really powerful write Ron.  You have created this scene well.
~Krista  

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And all you can do is to go where they can find you."
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6 posted 2001-08-02 09:33 PM


Oh my..."I needed more than I had"...this is a really powerful statement, and one to think on, my friend.  Intense, and heartfelt, and as always, I enjoyed your words...

The road goes on forever, and the stories never end...
  
    


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7 posted 2001-08-02 11:42 PM


Cpat Hair, wow indeed this is powerful!! Great write!

Sauni @~~~>~~

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Not On Us, But In Us
The River Flows Not Past,
But Through Us

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8 posted 2001-08-03 07:20 PM


~"Lambe Leaves",...the title even, does it for me. Although it's message bears such weight. I have to say that this piece remains in ways inside my chest. Well told. *Peace.
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9 posted 2002-09-26 01:55 PM


Yep,
It's all about
that climb in.

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