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Memories Of Riding For The Brand
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Memories Of Riding For The Brand |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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In odd stray moments of forgetfulness, alone here in my kitchen while cooking for the children an act on which my soul always seems to thrive, any common scent or taste unexpectedly may throw a switch, may strike a spark, may lay to waste soft complacency; suddenly I find I am exposed thoughts encircled by barbarians with torches of reality tied like tinder thrown to light some dusty room stocked with jumbled spice of hidden memories, dried karma hanging like herbs in early times when it was hard to stay alive, flickering scenes that drag the nagging itch of sad responsibility out from underneath debris, memories like debts, tattered receipts and betting slips left in scattered hurried vacancy, scars of oldest crimes roused from dormancy to wakefulness, bitter taste of disappointing times like stealing food to eat or the constant weight of owning killings to survive; standing in a flash of mind I'll brace in frozen judgement delivered when acceptance grabs the soul's equivalent of core strength in the body, my body that must now begin again finding balance, simple movements starting in a force of will, and return me to the simple presence of my life in this kitchen where today I'll feed my children, without offering reparation without asking for redemption, and pray silently for them their lives of honest joy. ©2008 by icebox . |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You just floored me, Charly. wow If you'd have mentioned the Glenn Miller, I think you would have frightened me a little.  Nice pic, too....all this and a distinguished gentleman too!  <--hadta do it.And ohhhhhhhhh my, I understand the inclination of little girls at least trying to play Sharon Stone!  |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
One by one they surface, and I'm reminded why I called this place home... |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So glad to see you back Ice, and with such a stunning piece. You're the best. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, Lord of Heavens! I'm in a hurry, but will be back again, to savor this slowly! I wanted you back and here you are. Love, Margherita |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Icebox, this is awesome, thanks for posting & it's going in the library John |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Back. I'll leave a tear here ... and also a smile ... for your depth and your beauty. Terrific new pic too! But your eyes' talk is secret now. Love, Margherita  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"with torches of reality tied like tinder thrown to light some dusty room stocked with jumbled spice of hidden memories, dried karma hanging like herbs in early times" Oh, move those other writes over to make room for this! What to say, that hasn't been said before, dearest man. Your pen absolutely overflows with truth and reality. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Charly - You write and I read, sigh, cry and smile. Sometimes one at a time and at other times all together. Am sighing with understanding at this write. You look deep ... when cooking! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
powerful.... you always capture something "more" in your writing that I can't describe. |
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