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A Cameo'd Memory
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A Cameo'd Memory |
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Sunshine
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 A Cameo’d Memory He held gently, lightly in old hand, a bas-relief of carving grand a simple thing, remembrance of past, caught up in feelings held fast he felt as if physically starving, but studied this intricate carving in recall as in his memory’s mind came the reason of his soul's unwind... Sound of summer breezes, and harping sea-gulls on wing in flight flew to his mind, as he grasped at the gasping memories of her figure so sweet impaled against the sunset by the sea and her walking, simply walking, in foamy water to her knees She had said “I’m the actress, Lady Leah,” her voice held him in a vice he spoke softly, told her that was nice, but one could see he was enticed and she asked if he would see her performance in that night’s play and he nodded, as he came to learn it would show later on that day Indeed, he said he should, if he could, but indeed he would and with a nod, left her there, sunlight playing in her golden hair as he had to leave, but quickly glanced back as he walked away at her slender stature, and the fine grace which carried her sway Much later that night, entranced was he as he watched as she played but the slightest role although grandly shining throughout for he had fallen, indeed rapidly, in love with the way of her grace and undeniably he had fallen in love from that first sight of her face Although her lines were few, there she was with this lift of fine chin words minimal, but spoke in ringing tone as if directed to him and in clear voice deep, and vast, there from within her appeal she made his lonely heart leap, and he vowed her love to seal Soon her cameo role ended, he rushed backstage and befriended enticing her to come, sit with him, they talked away in light so dim he could not believe his fortune now; as if God had a plan, yet, somehow he felt if he freed her glance he would lose much in this romance Soon she bid him good evening, just before the morning came dewed she vowed she would ever love him, that her love would be always true; she disappeared off into the night, and he to await the morning light never thinking he would face sure hell when came the morning tide’s swell Came soon pinkening of dawn, for his lover’s face he would look upon and found himself down by the pounding sea looking for his Lady Leah he walked the shoreline, and cherished the feeling of this his true love’s desire when a man appeared from the foggy morn, bearing a box, and said “Sire, This came for you, and I ran in haste,” and the man suddenly felt a bile taste rise to his lips, for a fear was soon born, his Lady Leah was gone that morn with trembling hands, he lifted the lid, as down his cheek a tear had slid for inside, soft in silk serene, laid this cameo, of the night’s past dream. c Karilea Rilling Jungel 01.19.01 revised 01.26.02 |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh Kari, this is stunning! so powerful and wondrous Write on Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Very, very lovely, Karilea. A wonderfully written beautifully told story. Thanks for sharing.  -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Dusty Rhodes Junior Member
since 2001-10-14
Posts 27 |
Sunshine, this is a fantastic write. You can see every bit of this. I, for one, have always been entranced by cameos, for my great grandmother on down, have worn one. Throughly enjoyed this. Thank you. Dusty |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Sunshine this is magnificent. I love it, and it flowed so beautifully, I also love the cameo, I have one similar, gee, have to go into my jewelry box for some writing ideas. LOL. this was a tremendous write. floria Floria |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
your writing becomes you..... beautiful, my friend..... your use of language is extraordinary.... fine work here..... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea...left me speechless and smiling sadly. A wonderful write...great imagery! ~Hugs for this keeper, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
This one should be on "the list"  this is a treasure.  I'm like a broken record that you can play ... |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
YES! This is first on the list, oh Karilea this was absolutely one of your best (okay I know I keep saying that, but this time I really, really mean it) It was flawless, and the story line would melt the coldest heart - please see this gets published somewhere so more may share in this absolutely breathtaking and heartfelt tale. Congratulations dear sister of my heart, this is for sure one of the nicest things I have EVER read! <font face="monotype corsiva">~* Carpe' Diem *~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
My, oh my!!.....This is so touching....At first...I looked at it and said wow...this is a long one...but then I started reading and almost fell in love with her myself... Reminds me a little of a movie with Christopher Reeves where he goes back in time and meets a young actress...they fall in love....and the spell broken as he is reminded of the year he had come from... I cried like a baby when I watched that... this poem, with the cameo...reminded me of that.. thanx Kari.. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Karilea, this is such a beautiful love tale. Cameos are cool. I had one once. I wore it to work one day and a co-worker nearly cried, she said it looked just like her grandmother's. Guess you know how I 'lost' that cameo. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A remarkable poem A remarkable poet Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Karilea! Even more beautiful than I remember! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments. I still see where some edits need to be made...so with red pen in hand, it will undergo some more refining... but I am so glad you took this little journey with me... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--Fantastic writing..a romance that breaks your heart..You did good! PS IWIHWT!!! |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
Exceptional in every way. Blessings in the jewel of life. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well...after the red pen hits this as it is already perfection - please re-post it so we can see if you would. <font face="monotype corsiva">~* Carpe' Diem *~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Exquisitely written... I admire the expansive nature of your writing skills, and the depth that it contains... Regards, Sudhir |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you all so very much...you have all taught me more than I ever expected... |
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