Open Poetry #41 |
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Slowly Is My Way |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced ![]() |
If you are planning on touching me, there's something you should know- use caution while approaching and reach out very slow. I'm worn and I have brittled with age, my chest cracks when I stretch- I've even heard the neighbors say I'm a reclusive lonely wretch... no, just not up for playing games like hide-and-seek or fetch. Stand back a bit so it's easy for me to get a good look at your shoes, because if you're a walkin' man, I won't be fooled by ruse... and you will not get the chance to touch or feed my muse. But if you are a kinder man and have good intent to stay, you will feel the warmth of me, a fire on a winter's day... and it may take you till December because slowly is my way. |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dixie, Hmmm... all kinds of pictures here. ![]() If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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Fairplay Member
since 2007-01-15
Posts 222England |
You Old Dog....... I tend to make a point of being careful when approaching any dogs.... But I do think if you dare to show fear they sense it and it puts them on edge.... After saying that... if I do approach a dog it's only to be nice Eric Lance Davies |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Slowly we get there in the end , I agree always be cautious my friend Hope |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
enjoyed this Dixie. You Are Loved |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Really, really liked this one, Dixie! *hugs*...jo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
The best things are worth waiting for... and savored... very, very slowly. Nice write, Dixie. MoonShadow . |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read ![]() |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Dixie...Steamy write. Great to see you looking at life in a positive manner...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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k20z3 Junior Member
since 2007-07-20
Posts 10 |
Ouch the wait hey if the juice is worth the squeeze its worth it good write. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful replies! thank you all |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"because if you're a walkin' man, I won't be fooled by ruse..." fantastic work Dixie! |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
the worn shoes always give a walkin man away, don't they? ![]() great write! ~Sheli By words the mind is winged |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Kate, Sheli thank you both ![]() Kate, somehow I knew you'd pick out that part ![]() Sheli, yeah, those worn treads give them up every time ![]() |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So many great lines... I could copy over the entire poem! *S* Slow can be very good... you don't run into nearly as many brick walls when you're watching where you're going... and know where he's been. *S* Great write!! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
I'm slow to make decisions I'm slow to speak my heart I'm slow to seek my future And slow to find my part I wait too long for good things I wait too long for love I'm slow to sort my shortfalls So pray to God above I pretend that better's coming With hope I greet each day So with my friends I ponder Cos slowly is my way Dear Dixie, great to read your words my friend, very much enjoyed, thanks for the inspiration. Take care and slowly goes. Rick |
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Winter Butterfly Member
since 2007-02-03
Posts 61The hidden path beyond the ivy gate. |
. ooxoo sis and if the neighbors only knew the truth of you they'd be on their knees begging for but a whisper of your time. Never forget that the truest strength often comes in the most delicate forms. "I dreamed of a butterfly under a winter moon and when I awoke found snow upon my wings" |
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