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Mister...for Krawdad's Reverb... in reply
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Mister...for Krawdad's Reverb... in reply |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace 
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Mister mister... would that porch be havin' a swing? and can you build a limb trellis for morning glories? do you like chicken and dumplings? and have you ever heard of crowder peas? and how is your out loud reading? do your hands reach out tender in darkness and in light? and do you cotton to tomato sandwiches for lunch? can you drink sweet tea sweaty from a mason jar? do you know what a clothes pin is and what it’s for? have you ever rowed a boat in muddy water? gathered wood for an outdoor fire? do you have a straw hat for berry pickin’ in the heat? does the thought of dust on your car bother you? does the idea of dancing to crickets interest you? and could you stand my singin’? for I am south and I’m just wondering "I'm so hard to handle |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
your turn...E giggle |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Helen, I don't want to bore anyone by repeating what I said in Krawdad's poem, and I am sure that you will see it there. These echoes and their reverberations are beyond beautiful. I can't wait for the next ones in the series and will be very disappointed if there are no more. When they eventually end, please repost them all in one thread. Perhaps the two of you should write a book of poetry together. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: This is so authentically poetic and captivating. And brought memories ... my stepfather couldn't stand my singing. That says so much! To sing together would be just perfect! Wonderful read, as is Krawdad's. Love, Margherita  |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
it is a pleasure to watch you two.. hope there is room for a voyeur in your john boat |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed the read! Happy Valentines Day!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo 1slick_lady, I love this one, except for the "south" thing. I'm with you on clothes pins, those dryer things are a device of the devil, I wouldn't have one anywhere near me. Bobby |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Helen - yes, yes, and yes, and I loves the south... BC |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You have made me hungry... not just for tomato sandwiches, but for home. *S* Pure delight you've penned! *S* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a treat!!!! This...reads like pure tongue-tingling honey. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
do you know what a clothes pin is and what it’s for? apparently my new husband thinks they are for clippin' packages of opened food to put in the freezer |
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