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0 posted 2005-10-22 08:14 PM



With crinkled crispness, blasphemous chill winds blow,
closing the credibility gaps in my walled fortress.
You are not a seasonal allergy clinging
to my sensibilities like some sticker burr or chestnut.
I’ve tried to brush you away
but find you sitting still,
the portrait of patience.

And I laugh at the absurdity of it all.
Fall.
And who should catch me if I do?
I mock myself daily,
for the motion picture version of me is not appealing
though the still shots still intrigue if you stand back a bit.

Winter is just around the corner, don’t you know?

Still life scenes cluster capriciously inside this weary head
like some cheap paint-by-number kit,
backdropped against some misty-edged memories sitting
in faded hues, painted by worn out brushes stroking the canvas
in hopes a multitude of living colors remain ingrained within.

But a worn threadbare canvas tears easily, don’t you know?



© Copyright 2005 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
inkedgoddess
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1 posted 2005-10-23 12:08 PM


But a worn threadbare canvas tears easily, don’t you know?

yes but always more paint to cover

liked the tone to this piece very much

iliana
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2 posted 2005-10-23 01:50 AM


Liked the anaology here a lot, Kacy....that's some darn good writing, don't you know!   ......jo
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3 posted 2005-10-23 03:22 AM


in faded hues, painted by worn out brushes stroking the canvas
in hopes a multitude of living colors remain ingrained within

those words are magic
great writing mids : )

~wolfy

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