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Professor Gloom
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since 2000-07-23

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of Depression

0 posted 2002-10-17 01:46 PM

Fine lace in a room full of shadow
Slightly yellowed from light from the window
From when the curtains were kept open
Letting the morning sun shine in.
The heavy curtain stays pulled shut these days
Because sitting rooms have become passé,
No longer do people come and sit a spell
With news of friends and stories to tell,
But the fine lace is on the table still
Because it’s owner hopes they will.

Gloom

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

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1 posted 2002-10-17 01:54 PM

Yes Gloom, gone are the days of having the leisure time to just chat. I always did like the look of lace though. Well written.

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

Professor Gloom
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since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

2 posted 2002-10-17 01:58 PM

Thank you Kind and Gentle one
you honor me with your words

Gloom

[This message has been edited by Professor Gloom (10-17-2002 01:58 PM).]

1slick_lady
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since 2000-12-22

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standing on a shadow's lace

3 posted 2002-10-17 02:08 PM

lovely as always...helen

Martie

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California

4 posted 2002-10-17 02:45 PM

Gloom

The art of sitting may be passe', but lace and place still grace your words and capture the memory. Enjoyed this!

brian madden
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ireland

5 posted 2002-10-17 03:19 PM

No longer do people come and sit a spell
With news of friends and stories to tell,
But the fine lace is on the table still
Because it’s owner hopes they will.

a haunting piece, enjoyed.

El riesgo vive siempre!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

6 posted 2002-10-17 05:11 PM

Good afternoon Professor ~

I was flooded with remembrances and a feeling of nostalgia as I read your poem. I thought of my grandparent's grand home that was so full of life and social gatherings such as Sunday afternoon teas. In later years, the joy in their home faded as did the lace that had graced it.

Poems, such as this that you write, move me deeply.

EA

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

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By the sea

7 posted 2002-10-17 05:11 PM

I'm keeping this one. It reminds me much of a house where I once lived. Nicely penned, sir.

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

8 posted 2002-10-17 07:44 PM

almost all my rooms have lace curtains or sheer
I think they welcome in the light of day and  allow the moon to enter at night...
and I love sitting and chatting with friends..do it often...but  still not enough
I enjoyed this  poem G
~smiling~
M

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

9 posted 2002-10-17 08:41 PM

A poem is sepia toned words...love this sir.

RSWells
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10 posted 2002-10-17 09:09 PM

Now we sit here and try to imagine the eyes of our "visitors". Enjoyed

Nightshade

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just out of reach

11 posted 2002-10-17 09:56 PM

Gloom - I love this!! Makes one want to get out the "good china" and make a pot of tea. Ginger snap cookies might be nice too. lol. Well done. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

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