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BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

0 posted 2003-06-18 08:39 PM



If I could measure you in glass
and place your double in a frame
so that I could slide away
and open up the pane.

To feel the breeze upon my cheek
when summer days grow longer
and the night becomes too warm
kept stirring in my sleep.

If I could temper you in glass
without shattering all my dreams
I'd roll the shade back in the sky
and swim up to your ocean.

If I could measure you in glass
I would tint it from all sides
and watch the shadows disappear
as the darkness blinds my eyes.

~*~

I hate to say what inspires me, I mean really,
the guy just came to measure my window for God sake.
(doesn't that just ruin it)


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nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2003-06-18 08:51 PM


You are too funny...

well at least you are inspired. I wish I had someone coming here to measure...anything.
hugs
M

* hey that gives me an idea...what a way to meet someone huh?

Martie
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2 posted 2003-06-18 09:04 PM


Lori...inspiration can be found anywhere...thanks for providing the inspire information...made me smile.  
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3 posted 2003-06-18 09:15 PM


Inspiration comes where it comes....and takes us where it goes....


I'll be anxiously awaiting the poem that attends the INSTALLATION.....!

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Gaia
4 posted 2003-06-18 09:26 PM


LOL, your muse is so funny!
I really enjoyed this tinted view of you.
  

Saunni
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5 posted 2003-06-18 10:03 PM


You made me laugh at the end of your poem but I so know what you mean! This poem is awesome!!! It is!

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S

Aenimal
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the ass-end of space
6 posted 2003-06-18 10:43 PM


grins wherever it may come from it produced another great write
Larry C
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7 posted 2003-06-18 10:57 PM


Lori,
LMFO That was excellent. I don't care how it was inspired. Well maybe a little.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

inkedgoddess
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8 posted 2003-06-18 11:32 PM



I hate to say what inspires me, I mean really,
the guy just came to measure my window for God sake.
(doesn't that just ruin it)


no, it make me think im not the only mad
housewife undressing deliverymen with my eyes

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside
9 posted 2003-06-18 11:58 PM


WAIT just a minute...you guys are too funny!
I wasn't measuring HIM up, but he did fill the space quite nicely.  Oh and about the installation ratleader, I haven't even got a price yet, so lets not go there.   I can only afford so much, she works hard for the money ya know.  Then again it's my window we're talking about, and I wouldn't want to miss anything good.  Anyway, thanks for reading, now if he works a deal with me we'll be in business!    Oh nevermind~     

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10 posted 2003-06-19 12:20 PM





Har..... I ' l l   b e   w a i t i n g . . . .

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icebox
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11 posted 2003-06-19 12:28 PM


No.  Your explanation does not ruin it.

"If I could measure you in glass
I would tint it from all sides
and watch the shadows disappear
as the darkness blinds my eyes."

That says it all.

Edder
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12 posted 2003-06-19 01:00 AM


Hmmm...i'm kinda handy around the house, might even work for free! (i don't do windows though)
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13 posted 2003-06-19 01:17 AM


Lori, I don't care where your inspiration
came from, either....I loved this part,
especially...

To feel the breeze upon my cheek
when summer days grow longer
and the night becomes too warm
kept stirring in my sleep.


(Psssttt!! Your inspire was cute, though..)

passing shadows
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14 posted 2003-06-19 01:41 AM


nice...lol
ethome
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15 posted 2003-06-19 01:42 AM


Naw, didn't ruin it. Made it even better from a poet's point of view.
I enjpyed.

The best teachers have the biggest ears

Larry C
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16 posted 2003-06-19 02:07 AM


I think I'm in the wrong business!

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

D'sWhisper
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17 posted 2003-06-19 03:21 AM


Beautiful!!! I have to say I had a totally different picture in my mind before I read the inspiration behind the words. hehehe...but the second vision was wonderful too <>D'sWhisper<>

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18 posted 2003-06-19 08:10 AM


lol.. nicely done blues... nicely done indeed.. no matter what or whom the inspiration.


Toerag
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19 posted 2003-06-19 08:20 AM


It's wonderful something as simple as a window can inspire you. (Or was the installer really that good looking without his shirt on?)....Nice write sweetie...
Janet Marie
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20 posted 2003-06-19 01:20 PM


If I could temper you in glass
without shattering all my dreams
I'd roll the shade back in the sky
and swim up to your ocean.

If I could measure you in glass
I would tint it from all sides
and watch the shadows disappear
as the darkness blinds my eyes.
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lovely lovely imagery,  word play and personification poetess Blue...
I had to giggle at your explain of inspire..

make me wonder what youd write about if the pizza boy was cute   LOL

No matter what the differences
No matter what the cost
When words become our weapons ...
All that's beautiful is lost.

DeVante'

pisumnux
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21 posted 2003-06-19 01:24 PM


Now THAT is an inspiration for a nice poem.

"There are three things men can do with women: love them, suffer for them, or turn them into literature."
- Stephen Stills

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22 posted 2003-06-19 03:21 PM


"If I could temper you in glass
without shattering all my dreams
I'd roll the shade back in the sky
and swim up to your ocean."

it doesn't matter to me how you got it.....cause when you get it..it's goooood   I loved this part

QjQ
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23 posted 2003-06-19 04:59 PM


nice write,,  

A voice of honesty
   is treasured
more than voices
   of flattery
      QjQ


CastleGuard
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24 posted 2003-06-19 05:10 PM



LOL..I just love this one...and no, the note at the end does not ruin it - it enhances it.

We all know that an inspiration can come at any time, anywhere; by anything, or by anybody.

It's the creation that really matters.

Having said that, I hear that there is a shortage of window installers in the area.

...could be a window of...err...opportunity...

CG

LeeJ
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25 posted 2003-06-19 05:58 PM


Hello, I'm new and browseing through an array of excellent poetry.  My name is Lee J. and it was a pleasure reading, brought a smile, one never can tell what tomorrow brings...ehhh hem, I mean...what inspires us?  hehehehhe, very much enjoyed.  
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26 posted 2003-06-19 06:15 PM


He must have been some __ muffin I think, yes?  I have this picture in my mind now and forgotten all about your absolutely fabulous poem.  Check your email Lori - see what you inspired LOL.
Artic Wind
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27 posted 2008-02-24 05:17 PM


Enjoyed the write!

ARCTIC WIND

Dee
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28 posted 2008-02-25 03:46 AM


Lori, I loved this one. And don't worry, I was once inspired by a guy in a petrol station!

Dee

Stand straight and tall, not the reflection as others see you, but as you truely are.        Clearwater

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