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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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When I sing just right my voice vibrates across the tender surface of my lips It’s just something that happens when the notes come from inside Creates ticklin’ sensations like a little girl swing, singin’ hymns to the trees and old tunes to the breezes The Deep sways up, makin’ me feel rooted, part of the soil, yet part of the sky A limbo region of belonging When my feet don’t touch the ground, sound bounces off everything from tin roofs to old oaks, seasoning my songs, pollinating my pitch Giving me a thick accent—an aria of damnable drawl Til I belt out the blues Then it rains It’s the world tryin’ to drown me out, and I’m a no-show at the Opry That’s when things start to wiggle down at the Copper Head I’m a stranger to myself there Darker, and more delirious in the heat of all that biz Men drinkin’ fiz, siftin’ out the water through their teeth They don’t have any dreams, so I just paint vibes for them then send them on home to their wives who could care less about a cocktail dress or a tease They could sing better in their sleep than me But they can’t remember the words when awake, and nothing quakes their lips anymore In tribute to the black songstresses of the south. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Regina! This piece vibrates right down to my soul. Beautiful...beautiful. I started to choose my favourite lines and ended up copying almost the entire pice. A wonderful write...very much enjoyed!  ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Reg, And a fine tribute it is. Took me all kinds of places even though I know nothin' 'bout fiz. You could take me there any time.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Regina, it's so good to read you again  |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
beautiful as always |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Nancy~ Aww thank you, hon. I'm really happy you enjoyed it. Gotta pay my inspirations to the women I listen to all the time. They keep me going even when I think I can't.  Larry~ Sure darlin'. There's a lot of Fiz to be had but the best fiz is on a big Root Beer Float! Dang! You've had that I'm sure. Thank you huggin' lovins. Dixie~ Same to ya lady. Always a treat to be near your words. Thank you so much. Helen~ Yes you are Thank you, as always poetess. |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
"Creates ticklin’ sensations like a little girl swing, singin’ hymns to the trees and old tunes to the breezes" Enjoyed this melody to your "tribute to the black songstresses of the south." always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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jak Member
since 2007-03-14
Posts 85Charlotte, NC |
lovely. i really enjoyed the first four lines. they tied me into the piece quickly. Jak |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Regina Your listening ear hears much deeper than any crowded smoke-filled room could. That is why your voice is so clear. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Absolutely wonderful! You took me right out of this cubicle and into dim lights and low notes that are felt as well as heard. *S* |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Beautiful. Sung to the page with all possible southern style and grace! Thanks for making me smile... ~~ Terry ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
All I can say is, WOW. And then a quiet wow for afters. Wonderful. Your use of language to make me feel essence of the song-masterful. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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wordwizard Member
since 2003-09-08
Posts 483on the way to next world |
pleasure reading your little tribute |
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