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Stranger to Bronte
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Stranger to Bronte |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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Stale bread annoyed her crave Slipping into boots and tugging the fit Grabbing her Old Faithful cardigan She slung her purse in two step down the stairs The heavy door spun a cold kiss of air She hugged herself warm against its surprise Leaves scurried like mice across her path The clack of her leather heels shooed them The corner deli was her temple of bread Bidding hello to Old Mr. Fetherall, faithfully He knew which loaf to choose, stalling the wrap, wishing 30 years would slide away As the door swung in tinkle of shop bells In ran the mice and the smell of fresh rolls A large man entered in with upward collar Mysterious as the waft of yeast rolled in sugar Icing her sweet tooth she asked to purchase Sadly there were none to be had in late of day Mr. Fetherall could stall no longer As Bronte was warming over the floor furnace grate How the stranger smiled her way, swaying her How the scent of cinnamon rose into her emotions She made a secret resolution, as she turned to walk away, To sometimes speak to strangers. [This message has been edited by rwood (edited 10-17-2001).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
A scratch and sniff poem in all my estimations o yuh i got that cartoon pie aroma tugging my nose toward the poem. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
( smiling) As enticing as the aromas... I had several thoughts on this one.... andit led me to wonder about the underlying motivation for the write... sending my mind into the spiral of story telling of a tale I really knew not...still...intriguing my inner thoughts with the strangers effect on the author... perhaps...... no.... I will keep those thoughts to myself... ( chuckling) Very nicely done as usual...and a pleasure to ponder... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I love the story here and the imagery is terrific!! I hope there is more! Well done! ~Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
I am enjoying very much your Bronte forays...keep them up! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Regina, it has been a few quiet weeks for me, I have written odds and sodds but nothing to submit to my poetry friends. You have become a writer of many qualities Regina, you open our eyes to imagery, motion pictures as yet without sound, filling in each peice one by one, then keeping us guessing as to the plot, the ending or continuation. This was a warming piece, I can smell and taste the goods on offer, I can see the smile of the stranger and feel the desire to let down the guard and speak, share without fear. ((((Great work))))) Leaves scurried like mice across her path ( I loved this piece . Keep up the great work Regina, I hope to send something soon. Sincerely Rick |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
A wonderful poem to tickle the senses. mmmm what a lovely way to start the morning. BRAVO!!!I love it. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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WRBreezin Member
since 2001-08-04
Posts 212 |
The detail and imagery so precise, and the message, open and curious. Continuously enjoyable! Willie B [This message has been edited by WRBreezin (edited 10-17-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
As the door swung in tinkle of shop bells In ran the mice and the smell of fresh rolls A large man entered in with upward collar Mysterious as the waft of yeast rolled in sugar Icing her sweet tooth she asked to purchase Sadly there were none to be had in late of day Mr. Fetherall could stall no longer As Bronte was warming over the floor furnace grate How the stranger smiled her way, swaying her How the scent of cinnamon rose into her emotions She made a secret resolution, as she turned to walk away, To sometimes speak to strangers. ============================= needless to say....we wish for more....... these are awesome writes of imagery and story telling. very very well done poetess Regina (LOL& walt and scratch and sniff)  hes right!!This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I am loving your similes and metaphors, the artful word pictures you present. This is a whole new you, regina, and itlikes me VERY much  Write on poetess! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This was of course just excellent! I read to seniors, and woulded if it would be okay to print these all out and use them for a reading at our poetry readings Regina? I hope there will be more of these, and I will also print all the "spinoff" that come from your Bronte series as well, as I already read to them other poets from Pipps. Thank you so much. ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I am loving the series, and also sitting here scratching my head going........how's she do that!! incredible my sister of heart........just totally incredible!! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Walty: LOL!!! Drag you in I will...You are too much! Thank you for making me laugh Cpat: I don't know where this is leading me. It's a flood of new blood. I think I was hungry though LOL! Thank you for bearing with me. Hugs! Nancy: There is more...I have an ending and I may curve and swerve to get there. I hope you can stand it. Thank you so much. LiW: I forgot what foray meant! Foray: A first venture or attempt...thank you! You are so great! Rick: I missed you!!!! So glad you popped in. Warm is the word and a key to the mystery. I look forward to seeing your verse here again...so I can drink in the magic! Many Hugs! Karen: Thank you! A sweet roll and a smile! Willie: So glad you're hanging in there with me. I sincerely appreciate your wonderful comments to my (foray)...I love that word. Janet: For you? I will do it! I am a giant flame! Just don't laugh if I crash and burn.Interloper: How'd you know I got a new hair cut??? My brain is airing out! LOL. Thank you kindly dear poet! I needed that! You are still wonderful you. Mysteria: That would be the most rewarding thing for me! I'd be honored! I would even love to correspond with anyone interested! Thank you for even thinking so! Donna: I wish I could take the credit. It's like a sleeping ability...that you all wake each day! I'm so touched by your openess with me..as the poem spoke of strangers. I was a stranger...but now I feel like family! Hugs!!!!~Sis~O~My Heart [This message has been edited by rwood (edited 10-17-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I'm wondering if, instead of being a "Stranger" to Bronte. . . if you're actually. . . a "friend". . . wonderfully done Regina. . . every day, I find something new to like about your work. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Your beautiful poetry always lights my hearts and makes wonderful visions and beauty come alive! (big hugggsssssss) I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Sven: I'm starting to wonder too! Perhaps just a glimpse of someone special. Perhaps a mingle of all those special in my life...I'm enjoying her visit still. Thank you dearly. Noah: So glad you visited my verse. Wouldn't be the same without your loving reply! May that light always shine your way! Sincerely, Regina |
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