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Soleil Noir
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0 posted 2002-12-11 11:17 AM


Darn It

Ok, so there you have it,
a darn it kind of day.

Some folks attribute it to Mondays,
but it’s Wednesday,
and ruminations, more like
ruinations, are coming closer
for unattributable reasons,
but there you are, anyway

giving me a darn it
kind of day.

Ok, so perhaps silly commercials
of fabrick’d lives add to the
weave and woof of living,
although I finally learned who the dog was
and let you out.

But like an old sweater
with a hole here and there
where the moths enjoyed a late meal…
if I just darn it,
and slip it on
perhaps I can grow warm again
in the what was,
and the what could have beens,

if I live through
this darn it kind of day.

Does it help that I do not dislike you
any longer, darn it,
though the void is there, and I’m missing
years gone nine,
darn it,
standing here on the cusp of us,
just like you did,
on that sign that could have made you mine
or not,
darn it,

wondering
if you are all right,
for even though the love lay in your
one night of Hope,
as you said that was her name,
darn it,
I trust, for some reason,
darn it,
that you are all right,
and have realized some semblance
of found,
because you never were good,
lost.

Darn it.

Now, the sweater does not look
all that well for the mending
of bending time,
and believe me, I’m not clinging
to the ringing of the few
celebrations nor reverberations
of the singing that we did…
darn it…

but it’s the season,
and I guess for silly reasons,
far beyond the darn of it…
I still wish you well…

and that you find
your sweaters warm.

[This message has been edited by Soleil Noir (12-11-2002 12:02 PM).]

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Christopher
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1 posted 2002-12-11 11:21 AM


ok... this is a most interesting piece here. i began with a laugh, but as it progressed, and i sensed the implied seriousness of emotion, i was torn between an amused smile at the small puns and a slight frown at the realization that this spans much further than a few jokes and a frustrating morning. that dichotomy made this, indeed, one of my favorite Soleil pieces.

thanks.

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2 posted 2002-12-11 11:25 AM


I can probably find you some needles if you need to do some darning..

interesting piece..and Christopher sums it up quite nicely...


Martie
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3 posted 2002-12-11 11:29 AM


Soleil

Some things get more comfortable, others just fall apart.  You put this together well, with wit of heart and a touch of acceptance.  Very much enjoyed!

Soleil Noir
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4 posted 2002-12-11 12:04 PM



Christopher, thank you.  Always was told I was good for a laugh, if nothing else.  Glad this held your attention...as your writing always does for me.

Cpat, it's rare that you let someone else talk for you, but in this instant, I don't mind.  Thank you for the eyes.

Martie, yes.  But then, you know.  We'll have to duet again soon.

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5 posted 2002-12-11 12:14 PM


An excellent exercise, reminding one of the variety of language.

Thank you.

What light through yon window breaks?  It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

Soleil Noir
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6 posted 2002-12-11 12:16 PM



Yes, MR, if we sometimes just turn a word on edge, and lean into it, we find a whole other world.  Thank you for the eyes.

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7 posted 2002-12-11 01:30 PM


"but it’s the season,
and I guess for silly reasons,
far beyond the darn of it…
I still wish you well…
and that you find
your sweaters warm."




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Soleil, we all have these kind of days, but know you will always be shawled with this comfort and I wish for the warmth to always take at heart and fill you with comfort the season will leap right by! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Soleil, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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8 posted 2002-12-11 01:31 PM


Soleil, nice to see you here today!
You know...sometimes when we try to darn that sweater...the holes just get bigger and pull further apart..interesting read..one of your best!
~Hugs~

~ Season's Greetings to everyone at Passions ~

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9 posted 2002-12-11 02:03 PM


Ever seen a darned sweater that look better for the work?  Just wondering.  This is sad, very, very sad, good but still sad.
Robert Adamson
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10 posted 2002-12-11 02:51 PM


The title causes me to pause every time it is said in the poem. I can relate to this well. Thank you.

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11 posted 2002-12-11 02:55 PM


Very in depth write with such meaning in it.  I can relate to this kind of day.  Well done.  
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12 posted 2002-12-11 03:01 PM


this is sad
Seymour Tabin
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13 posted 2002-12-11 03:20 PM


Soleil Noir
Well now you know why sewing things toether is some times called darning. enjoyed.

Magnus
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14 posted 2002-12-11 04:30 PM


Soleil.....goodness,  lots of darns and
not many yarns...  

Lots of feel and you name it...nice write..

Darn it!!

Sunkissed
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15 posted 2002-12-11 05:32 PM


Soliel, loved this from begining to end.


Sunkissed.

Kielo
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16 posted 2002-12-11 11:10 PM


I saw your name, and had to read. I'm glad I did. Very sad, and well worth reading.

Kielo

I know only one thing, and that thing is that I know nothing.

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17 posted 2002-12-12 02:26 AM


Loved this darn thing. Loved it so much I'm putting it into my own mending box.
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18 posted 2002-12-12 02:36 AM


Well, darn it!!  

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

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