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Sonovacotton Farmer
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Sonovacotton Farmer |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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in the clay of Texas dust. Sonovacotton farmer-- slave to winds of trust. as times once good gone bad... He was the sonovacotton farmer-- he shared everything he had. His hands were always tough. His hands knew rope and splintered wood. His hands knew gentleness of love. when the feeding time was done. Homer--Illiad--in a loft-- always reading, on the run... and he had fancy dreams... of Zeus and Hera and the gods and all the goddesses redeemed. a treasure much more dear than mink. A New York Times crossword puzzle-- completed--in red ink. |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
A wonderful tribute. Enjoyed much. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting...James |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I visited Sonova one time but didn't see any cotton! I'll pay more attention next time!!  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Serenity darling girl as always you write divinely, I love the memories and the mixing of these pictures. You really are an excellent writer. I love this one well done As always Mushy    To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
A tribute that put me in the middle of that farm in Texas. Well done. Enjoyed! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very nicely written Karen! Enjoyed! ~Hugs~ |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
enjoyed the smooth of you here doing the smooth touch there fine tribute ms |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
First of all, I need to thank Rosemary for the inspiration on this--as I read her wonderful poem, and she set my mind adrift about my own father. I need to thank my Dad too. Tim...thanks so much for continuing to read. I have missed you. (pssst...lost your e addy in the Great Computer Crash!  )James, thank you as well for the "interesting"! Michael, you are one funny sonova...grin? I have missed you as well, my friend and mentor. Marsha, thank you for your generosity. I appreciate it very much. "O"--I'm so glad you caught the mood of it. My dad was a classic Texan--I'm very happy that I seemed to have captured a bit of him, for you to meet. Enchanting one--Thanks you, sweet lady, for being ever kind. Hugs.  DS--I am enjoying your work very much. I don't reply as much as I should, because quite often you leave me speechless. So thank you for stopping in and letting me know you were here. (I'll try harder.) Thank you all very much! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karen I could see love in this...it made me smile a tear. Lovely tribute to someone special. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh my gosh, this too brought a tear to my eye, this is such a beautiful tribute to a wonderful person. I too have read the Iliad and Homer's Odyssey and I love those poems, this is fabulous, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
He never knew a blister. His hands were always tough. His hands knew rope and splintered wood. His hands knew gentleness of love. ======================================== you do him justice and proud with this tribute of your rhymes divine...I know he is honored that you share him with us thru your gift of poetry. heart-hugs me twin |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Karen~ Lovely write my friend....nd what a treasure you have... Lauren~ ~Sinking fast into |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
JM stole my verse, she always does that! Fine, I'll pick another... He remembered the Great Depression, as times once good gone bad... He was the sonovacotton farmer-- he shared everything he had. K...The whole story reminded me of my grandfather. He was one of the more 'fortunate' during the depression. He and my grandmother, extended credit to people they knew would never be able to repay it, in the form of food from their little family owned market. Cool poem, thanks! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
hiya Serenity... I got the same feeling as Martie on this one... Upon reading each verse a tear started to trickle down my cheek when I got2the end of it I had2go back up2the top 2re-read it again... I very much enjoyed reading your poem dearFriend... *~coco~* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity~ You know I like this very much~ Beautiful memories written on a daughter's heart~ *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I wanted to thank everyone, but I wish I could share with you how far away in my mind I am at times--I remember my Dad, talking about this, and how one day, the neighbor's children appeared in his home. He said it wasn't a big deal. They were just suddenly there, working, eating, and sleeping along side of the family, and? "nobody thought a thing of it..." he said. "It was Depression Times, so we just said grace and passed the biscuits." Am I blessed, or what? sigh...love you Dad. [This message has been edited by serenity (04-24-2002 03:07 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I couldn't help but choke up as I read this... for I know this man... at least, I know some like him... change the location to Louisiana and you almost could be describing my Dad. *S* You've written a vivid depiction, serenity... one I like very much. *S* |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
Serenity~ I love this K...it flows straight from your heart into mine .*hugs* ~Krista Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
This poem requires some petal steel and a fine, weathered voice to sing it. I love where it goes. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
A beautiful description of a soul that wouldn't quit. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smiling--no, grinning, you guys would have ADORED my dad too!!!! swimming, exhilarated hugs...  and just one more shy thank you. |
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