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Cassandra Danced
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Cassandra Danced |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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Cassandra Danced Whiskey’s amber fire, first of the night, splashed my throat like molten lava as I downed the double shot, grimaced, closed my eyes . . . ahhhh – it always purged whatever was stuck there. This time it was going to take more than that. A lot more. The thoughts weren’t going to be washed away by a little burn, or catch in my breath. Not this time. “Fast Cars” on the jukebox for the third time and Cassandra danced - slow jazz, viscous, easy flowing down her spine, sliding beneath the bareness of her feet. “Fast Cars”, her fourth quarter in a row. Boilermaker! Beer and amber. Quick eraser. Soul smoother. Headache maker. Three in a row, fast as I can. Cassandra’s quarter buys “Low Spark of Highheeled Boys” and her sinuous moves snake in rhythmic circles just beyond my reaching hands. Morning – I remember the floor reaching out for me, hands stroking my face, fast cars, highheeled boys, flesh on mine . . . Cassandra dancing on my chest. Whiskey’s amber fire . . . C’mon bartender, set’em up like last night. And hey . . . here’s some quarters - ask Cassandra – to dance… © wesley james beard, jr. july 2007 [This message has been edited by jwesley (07-21-2007 10:32 PM).] |
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Bronzeage Member
since 2007-07-20
Posts 197 |
Great read. Well crafted images. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Crown goes down smooth the first time, without fail  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
love the images you created! Nicely done!  |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Wow. I love this. I saved it to my library. Sorry I am not more articulate, but I am still at that bar watching Cassandra dance. A |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wow, wonderfully descriptive James. You've taken the reader "right there" along with the sights, sounds and smells. Really well done. Much enjoyed.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Jwesley, Very nice. Reminds me I better call my girlfriend. Buy that child a pair of shoes. Bobby |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Wow, this is just great! The imagery, fabulous! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I like her!! thanks for taking me with you. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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