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Cpat Hair

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Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

0 posted 2001-10-01 12:20 PM

I sat and watched as
Iambi’s hands did
What I wished mine could.

Deftly they finger danced
Over wrench and socket
As she repaired Jim’s International.

I rose and went to my truck,
Reached inside and pulled from the cooler
A cold beer, turned the ignition key
And adjusted the radio volume up
Then returned
To the rough barked seat
I had taken earlier.

With a grunt
She slid out from under the frame
And started wiping her hands
On a grease rag that was as much grease as rag.

She looked my way with perplexed eyes.

I just stood up and began
In awkward steps to dance to the music.

I still don’t dance…
But I am no longer afraid to try.

© Copyright 2001 Cpat Hair - All Rights Reserved

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2001-10-01 12:25 PM

I applaud his tenacity....perhaps she will soften up a bit this time, and join the dance of him.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

2 posted 2001-10-01 01:14 PM

YES!! And then.........?????
I sit here holding my breath, awaiting the next one. I AM intrigued!

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Duncan
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since 2001-08-07

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3 posted 2001-10-01 01:30 PM

I am suddenly finding your brevity both perfect...and maddening.

SmittenKitten
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where the sky and horizon meet

4 posted 2001-10-01 03:04 PM

Cpat~ hmm...I'm liking this series

it's addictive though...these little fragments are very tantalizing. When do we get the big picture?

Hugs,
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Interloper

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Member Rara Avis

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Deep in the heart

5 posted 2001-10-01 03:35 PM

Way to go, guy! Right on! I loved it, you rascal!

serenity blaze
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6 posted 2001-10-01 03:41 PM

Oh...and I am delighted!!!!!

and waving dollar bills at the dancer! You have made me smile TWICE today!!!!

bsquirrel

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Member Rara Avis

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7 posted 2002-09-26 02:00 PM

I think it's telling that her name is Iambi and not Iambe in this one.

And not just a typo, I hope.

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

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Florida

8 posted 2005-05-10 02:44 PM

Someone help me? I can't find the first one....

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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