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At the Light
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At the Light |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
"How can I, that girl standing there, My attention fix On Roman or on Russian Or on Spanish politics?" W.B.Yeats * At the light....by Ice * Something inside the male brain, Overtakes, in spring, its normal policy. The cognition of sidewalk signals, (inaudible in winter) high-heel taps, And views of coat hid wiggles Are now on public display; As the road that crosses late April, Turns the corner towards May * He cannot clearly see Nor by hearing, sense But through a rolled down window Rolls a pleasing scent Making his sonar flash with blips Of thoughts that signal call For more than just one kiss; * Dashes and dotting, dot, dot, dotting Morse-code on the concrete fill his mind With signal sounds of lusting, And the hope that he will see A lovely something, scantly dressed. * He doesn't know, the signal's changed Thinks the lights at stop, still red And stares a while there mesmerized With thoughts, that he still has some time, (Before he has to go) to dwell On naked dreams inside his head. * Caught midway in stare, By the lovely bevy walking there Acting coy but hiding joy, ( shyly turning from his leer) Casting sidelong smile his way; They try hide the secret That... they enjoy his peeping; But horns in back begin to blare The light has changed to shade of green, And those behind are beeping. * end |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've been behind him... not so patiently waiting. *G* But my horn never works when I want it to. LOL Enjoyed! *S* |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I so much enjoyed this write.. Once again, filled with fantastic imagery. Extremely well done. Hugs~ ~ Whatever our souls are made of, |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
A great write with a humorous touch (at least for me)! Grover. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
What a poet you are to take such a simple thing and make it into a reel of pictures -- good humor! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) Awwwwwww, this is too cute, sweet friend, they say when you feel love all the world seems to slow down to a pause, and though I have no hand to hold now, I believe the magic is all true love and can make you beautifully numb! (smiles) Hehehe, love can even make you play in traffic, God Bless You, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ford, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always sine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
loved this! |
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nn Member
since 2000-09-18
Posts 75 |
Very interesting, I'm delighted. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ice Spring does have a way of changing perception. Enjoyed this! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Come on Spring!!!! very much enjoyed |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh how fun, spring is just the thing! Great job ice~ Loved the humor, and your style! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Big smiles and hugs to all that replied to this poem....I am in a rush right now and cannot reply personally to all....  But that does not at all mean I don't appreciate each individual one. Thank you......  __________ice ><> |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is charming, ice. The opening quote was perfect as well. Enjoyed. |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
So I guess my sense of imagination has been honed by long nights, sharp ice and deep snow . . . who needs spring? |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Just a Love It and a :-) |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Ice, This is very cute! Great write. ~Laura~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Serenity Thank you.. I have held that quote in mind for a long time, waiting for the right poem to arrive and use it in. The Yeats poem is short, titled "Politics" a good read.... * Krawdad lol, I guess spring helps, but as you say "...I guess my sense of imagination has been honed by long nights, sharp ice and deep snow " Sounds like you are warm enough already..Thanks for the reply... * Froggy Thanks, glad you "love" it.... * Paris Grl Thank you for reading and commenting... ________ice ><> |
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