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Cpat Hair

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0 posted 2003-11-25 08:50 AM

In grace
Words relieved the days
As she penned the heart inside
Winding tales
                     In lazy horseshoe bends
Of thought

Then came the rains
            And in flood
Fertile again was born
Somewhere close
      to the delta

I’d not sway this time
I told myself

Only to be uprooted
Her words uncovering
What was firmly set

So she sang
      And I learned along the way
the music was her own
Played in time to phased moon
And ancient thoughts
Renewed

Some where close to New Orleans

[This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (11-25-2003 08:56 AM).]

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2003-11-25 08:55 AM

Now you've made me
want to return there,
to walk the French Quarter
again...

well done, Sir.

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

2 posted 2003-11-25 08:57 AM

YEAAAAAA it is so good to see you posting! Gads, I could hear the music of the big bands and the "life" New Orleans vibrates. And I hear a soft sound of a gal singing this makes me miss the south sooooo much....

Lauren~

I had a dream last night
you came to me on silver wings of light
I flew away with you in painted sky
Was it real
Is it what you see,touch or feel

Cpat Hair

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Posts 11793

3 posted 2003-11-25 08:58 AM

thank you ladies... my farewell song...
and only fitting it should bring back memories.

[This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (11-25-2003 09:02 AM).]

Janet Marie
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4 posted 2003-11-25 09:09 AM

So she sang
And I learned along the way
the music was her own
Played in time to phased moon
And ancient thoughts
Renewed
================================

yeppers... this she does..with style and grace ... any rhyme that soothes me mothymind.

Her words.. and your words..always touch the reader. Such harmony should always be heard.

Cpat Hair

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Posts 11793

5 posted 2003-11-25 09:19 AM

Thanks JM... been real moth...lol...
you take care of the porch puppy..you hear?
make him read tiger boy poetry and such till he whimpers....

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-11-25 09:23 AM

Hey Captain! Where ya think you're goin'?
Please don't give us this then leave...pleeease.
Wonderful piece of writing here!
~Soft smiles and warm hugs~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~

Cpat Hair

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7 posted 2003-11-25 09:31 AM

Nancy.. you make sure sunshine smiles..will ya? lol.. I know there is magic in your words..and in your smile...

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

8 posted 2003-11-25 10:51 AM

Captain...you know I will.
Just don't be gone long ya hear?!

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

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Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2003-11-25 10:59 AM

Cpat,
Always enjoyed your words. Don't be gone too long.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

10 posted 2003-11-25 11:01 AM

Now Capt. Ron, just where are you going, Sir? If you need to go somewhere for awhile, please don't stay gone long, my friend. Okay?
We love ya, Capt.

Hugs

Ethel

Midnitesun

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Gaia

11 posted 2003-11-25 11:04 AM

yes, she sings a beautiful unique melody, and your write is right on

AHEM...don't you know we installed a 24 hour Passion's GPS card onto your mainbrain's motherboard? LOL, hope you aren't gone for very long, so I don't have to factor in some serious withdrawal symptom time on my calendar.

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

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12 posted 2003-11-25 11:06 AM

Hiya Cap...don't know where your going, but what I do know is that I will miss reading you...as I look forward to seeing you in there and reading your poetry. But...regardless, where ever life finds you traveling to, wishing you the best of the best, always. Have learned much from you...within both your comments and poems as well. Thank you

Best wishes Lee J.

passing shadows
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displaced

13 posted 2003-11-25 12:41 PM

you will be missed

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2003-11-25 01:13 PM

Well you ... it isn't over until the fat lady sings they say, and this was one hell of a song indeed!  I am thrilled you put it up, as it truly captures her to a "K!"
So she sang
      And I learned along the way
the music was her own
That it is, and I don't suppose there will ever be another quite like this her, for her wisdom is not equalled by many.  You did her proud, yes you did!  Take care and thank you for your words they enriched this Canadian girl with a scope of poetry few are capable of creating.

Good luck to you Ron.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (11-25-2003 04:05 PM).]

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

15 posted 2003-11-25 02:21 PM

And in a few words, you capture the sounds of a city. *S* I like this very much, Cap'n! *S*

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

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16 posted 2003-11-25 03:50 PM

"Do you know what it means, to miss New Orleans?"

New Orleans has survived many a storm.

She'll wait for you, methinks.

You are the poetry man, Cap.

Thank you for being.

and thank you for this.

I am honored.

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

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right...there

17 posted 2003-11-25 04:19 PM

your images painted with words will missed. But I'm told you will return. So I wish you safe travels my friend and await your return.

believe in what your heart feels...

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

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just out of reach

18 posted 2003-11-25 05:00 PM

Cpat..dear poet, please don't be gone too long. I'll leave a light on for ya! hugs, Chris

"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet."
-Plato

Duncan
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since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

19 posted 2003-11-25 07:38 PM

For you both...

Misty morning
New Orleans.

Sidewalk, ramble worn smooth,
cracked through bloodshot eyes, stoned puddles,
streetlights sketch black and white
rainbows through the fog.

Steps into blocks, turn
till I am finally home,
too chilled for October.

What is this?
A fire already
seduces from hearth,
‘Come rest, come warm’.
How can that be,
has someone visited?
No, see…
only figments
warm echo of imagination
still hang from the night.

Was it just then,
I held her?

Misty mornings
still postcards,
signed with love.

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

20 posted 2003-11-25 10:09 PM

Ron, you inspire with your words and spread love with just a rhyme! I'll miss you.

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

21 posted 2003-11-26 12:11 PM

Ron . . .

*hangs head in sweet silence*

(this is beautiful)
and uhhh . . get back quick k?
*smile*
xxoo

wranx
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since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

22 posted 2003-11-26 12:22 PM

Nicely done m'friend.

And don't be a stranger, eh? Drop me a line from time to time....We'll swap a lie or two.

Ed...

Martie

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California

23 posted 2003-12-01 08:09 PM

Ron...This makes me want to sing, or still be able to. Hugs!

Greeneyes

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In Your Poetic Mind

24 posted 2003-12-01 10:42 PM

I am so glad this popped back up, I so needed to hear this song again....

Me~

I had a dream last night
you came to me on silver wings of light
I flew away with you in painted sky
Was it real
Is it what you see,touch or feel

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

25 posted 2003-12-02 12:34 PM

Enjoyed reading this...James

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