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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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I used to read for him because he had gone blind. The things he chose were not my taste but I didn't really mind. But within the drone of text I saw him nodding off-- so in the midst of stock reports I told him I'd removed my top. I thought that he was sleeping but then I saw him smile... "bad boy" I said to him in jest-- He asked me then to stay awhile. "I never thought this day would come, I wish that I could stare-- let the market drop--" he grinned-- "to hell with bulls and bears." I worried about his pressure as he sparked enough to shout: "Who cares about the market-- I want the bottom to fall out!" I continued reading though I felt anxiety. Somehow I knew without a clue this blind man? He could see. * * * In memorium, yet again. Rest in peace, or should that be "piece"?  http://www.nola.com/obituaries/t-p/index.ssf?/obituariesstory/obitsoct23_29.html |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Rhyme from the bayou beauty??  Add my jaw to the stock market concerning things that drop! Ya done good, serene one. If anyone could make a blind man see, you could...  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
He would have loved this..I'm sure he's watching you from heaven..just the right angle to 'sneak a peak' at your cleavage.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
LOL@the deVine one. Good stuff here Karen. I'm sure he is watching you. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Karen, with all my heart I'm sure he will be watching always and be blessed to hear your words and it truly is a honor what he got to do for so many! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, 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 "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 only you could do it that good |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 May he rest in piece. |
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reluctantlyme Junior Member
since 2002-10-28
Posts 34 |
What a send off!! No matter how good looking she is... someone, somewhere is glad she's gone. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Karen, this is a very different style for you here, but Miss Serenity you look very good in it. But, of course you could write anything you want to, with your talent. BTW, from what I understand, a person who is blind has more "sight" than a person who can see..... Thanks for sharing, Karen. ~~~With Love And Hugs~~~ Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-31-2002 08:07 PM).] |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
*raises eyebrow*  That was wonderful. I have to admit though, I would never have thought of something like that...  Kielo I don't care if you're an old fart, because old people are smarter than me. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Just knowing this man was a fountain of story--I called him my "leprechaun" and he was blonde and blue-eyed jewish--half---and if y'asked he answered most appropriate: "which half?" He'd swear, the better half. A dear dear friend o mine and I missed him before he died--- He died before we buried him. so therefore we don't grieve... |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
He may have been blind to some, But his comprehension never paled. His only regret was when you disrobed, You wouldn't let him read in braille. Well done, Serenity - There are so many facets to you. This is a new one of you for me, and one I really love. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi serenity blaze, Hey sis. thank you for your e-mail that was so very nice of you. Life well has been on the hard side of late and do not get to read much of passions awesome work like this one. I wish I could be here all of the time like before but maybe soon? So very enjoyable reading. Love, Cerenity |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautifully written, Karen... This man was definitely not too blind to see It sounds like you lost a wonderful friend but he will always remain dear in your memory  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I keep coming back to this...I guess because I miss him...so much. He related this story to me once and I'd like to share it in closing. He was half-jewish. So, he said, when he retired, he wanted to be a "good" jew--so he retired to West Palm Beach, Fla. (He did live extravagent--west? was all he could afford.) But...he told me he went to some "community" and he sat there fifteen feet from "shuffleboard". He sat with those, he felt were his "kind"--but when it came time to order lunch? They ordered specialty soft salad--diabetically correct. He ordered a "bloody mary--PINK" and told them to put an extra stalk of celery in his drink--he'd crunch along. But then he said the talk turned to children--and one said "My son the rabbi..." The next talked of a daughter, a psychoanalyst.... and last? A man with trembling hands spoke of his son--"proctologist"-- and then this dear man interrupted. "Well," he chipped in brightly, "My son co-wrote {sic} "The butthole song!"---co-wrote with Dennis Leary?...no?" He told me he saw blank stares. So he left his drink and took his stalk of celery and politely said goodbye. He told them he "had things to do..." They assumed he meant one afternoon. But NO...he packed his bags that day and booked a red eye flight--back HERE to US--N'Awlins..--"where" he said, "I'm understood." * * * I had to tell this story, without it? this man would be incomplete. We miss you "ron" but I understand--no way you'd let them amputate your feet... for YOU, "Ronnie..." Rest in peace? maybe...but more like Pace in PEACE. |
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