Open Poetry #42 |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738![]() |
A glimpse that's all I was allowed - a negative of what could be I held it to the light and I, consumed with curiousity saw the lines you would not write. Your colors held no vibrancy - just more of your transparency I squinted. I gave up the fight and fed the film to candlelight one frame at a time as you were clarified in ebony wisps of black-smoked truth. * * * Thanks Kari...I didn't catch the missed word until I saw it highlighted in your reply. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Impressive write, dear Karen! Intriguing too. It looks like a definitive detachment and is so powerfully rendered. Love, Margherita ![]() |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Karen... you really write so beautifully... I am in awe of your talent... love RDB x Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: That's because you always read between the lines, and it doesn't hurt that you're one smart cookie. ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Burning a 'negative' can ofttimes produce positive results! ~ An en-lighten-ing experience! I could visualize you feeding the frames one by one into the purifying flame. Well done! ~ in more ways than one! winky wink ![]() Linda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Very interesting write, love the depth and wit. Ida |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I'm trying to think of how I could photograph this poem. I'll let ya know if I come up with anything... ![]() |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
![]() and oh man.. ![]() sometimes I just freak myself out. I wrote this yesterday, and I go to the doctor today only to hear that they haven't yet received my "film" back from the labratory. Weird. I wish it would stop. ![]() Thank you all for being so kindly as I exposed myself. Heh. ![]() |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Hi, Ser. ![]() I don't get in here often enough. Did I ever tell you how you make one action and describe it vividly? I am sure I have but I am running out of inspiration struck replies for your work. I just sit around...jaw dropped...and drool now....lol! "...buried way beneath the sheets |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
grin.. "jaw dropped...and drool" That's pretty apropro considering that's how I am when I write this stuff. And where the heck have ya been? I was just in Picayune a couple of weeks ago--a friend and I had lunch at "Two Sisters"... drop me a line, will ya? I've missed you. ![]() |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Karen, when I read you ... it's more like an "experience". I love the lines throughout, particularly this one .... "Your colors held no vibrancy - just more of your transparency" WONDERFUL contrast and visual. ![]() Great flow ... I really enjoyed this! ![]() Best wishes and big hugs, /Kit |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm not exactly at my best right now. I don't know who said, but I do recall reading of someone who had said that writing is either incredibly easy or incredibly hard. This ... I know it doesn't look like it, but it was incredibly hard. Maggie-May-Margherita? You always make me smile. Your words are a warm hug, and I thank you. Roneice? Don't lock me outta that little frig just yet! ![]() Kari? Linda? Feathery hugs, and forgive my molting. grin... Duncan. I just plain miss the good ole daze. So hugs. Temptress...aptly named, and that you are! We are thisclose on the map. Give me a call, will ya? and Kit? oyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...you're one of my heroes. you and I have dancing to do! Thanks for reading, and my love to all. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Another wonderful piece! Serenity... ![]() I think you write with such beauty and expressive words ![]() ARCTIC WIND |
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shyvl Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531texas, usa |
Serenity blaze== how appropriate your verse flames with intensity and your imagery so acurately captures your meaning. Thanks for sharing sharyn |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hugs to (((((((((((aw))))))))))) and shvl, you have also been too kind. And just as soon as I survive the Month of May, I hope to have some nice leisurely time to return the favor of time. oy...Life's landmarks are rather like landmines, it occurs to me. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() laughing--thank you! |
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Allysa![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-09
Posts 1952In an upside-down garden |
This makes sense to me. I remember when things I wrote used to make sense to me. I wonder when it stopped. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
...hmmm...burning plastic...bad idea, Al Gore would not approve! Next time, use a shredder. *GRIN* Always good cher, always good. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Karen, lovely to see and read you again. Kit hit the nail on the head. Reading your poetry is always an experience! I read this as being about a person until you mentioned the doctor. I hope that your medical news will be good. Please let us know. - Owl |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
I always enjoy your poetry...and this, a powerful message in few lines! Hugs, R |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Um..it really was a negative I was burning. Charly's right, it's prolly a carcinogen. It sin't easy bein' weird. and oh my Owlllllll.... speaking of weird, I was going through stuff last night and found an Owl coffee cup, and I thought, "I'll bet my owl is coming back!" And here you are... and you guys have been so kind to me while I learn how to do this stuff all over again. Love you all bunches. ![]() |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Beeeeeg smiles, Karen! Thanks for the wonderful Serenity Blaze welcome! That really is weird - about the Owl cup heralding my return! It's so good to be back. - Owl |
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