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Wind-Driven Snow Day
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Wind-Driven Snow Day |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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 It’s an early morning road to nowhere, obscured by sideways snow, blinding. Maybe, I am no longer here where I should be, but landed in North Dakota or Kansas. It’s too early to know and way too early to care. The snow keeps drifting, dancing, teasing my headlights with flirting taunts. trying to entice my car with come hither looks. Then offers sultry, suggestive comments to just follow in its wake and simply enjoy the ride. (baby) The wind just keeps blowing, buffeting, pushing me this way and then over there! It doesn’t make up its mind easily, you know, as it blusters with strident demands until it is broken by the force of the morning train. It’s an early morning road to nowhere, but I am hurrying to get there, blindly driving against snowflakes flying in hypnotizing patterns while I watch the train pushing forward. And I wish that I was on it, destination unknown. (baby) ... Photo & Poem by: Alison [This message has been edited by Alison (02-20-2008 03:00 AM).] |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Brrr...glad I don't have to deal with that anymore. Playing in the snow was great fun when I was a kid but somehow I just don't think I would enjoy it as much now. You painted a very realistic picture. Ida |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I could almost feel the cold as I read your poem. Very good writing. Powered by CGISpy.com |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Thanks for the RE: on my haiku... Just your one word was so endearing... Now this here feels like a place I know in Colorado... lov dale |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali-san, trains are erotic to me..enjoyed this one |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow, dear Alison, I guess you were out because you needed to! Quite a scene you offered here. I loved the thought of wanting to be on the train to nowhere, sometimes nowhere beckons us temptingly out of where we are at the moment. Intense write. love and warm hugs Margherita  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
like I said, you are growing so much and you inspire me so |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
i liked it. yes. i wonder if it is the best of the month! |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
I already told ya, but I'll tell you again I love this! I envy your ability to write about just anything and make people feel what you're writing. Love it and love you! Sheli |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Your words paint a brilliant picture Alison Much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: Baby...if you ever land in Kansas, let me know. You've got a room with a view.  Don't I know the photos...it's been a long, long winter. Warmer |
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Fareed Member
since 2008-02-08
Posts 75 |
It was a pretty amalgamation of photo and the poetry. I really like your direct style. Thanks for sharing, Alison. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I'm about done with this snow thank you very much! LOL  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this is beautiful..we're getting a storm here tonight...nothing like there, but still, a beautiful snow storm and being shut in, somehow feels so warm and snuggly, if you don't have to drive in it...right? lovely picture...kinda gave me a erie feeling...but neat, just the same... Lee J. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Ouuu Its getting cold in here, Now that I read your poem, It seems magically the heater went of lol  A hot coco sounds pretty Nice right about now! With Some Marshmellows and extra chocolate on the side. As you can see, I like chocolate at any cost. Hey Who doesnt? Its comes to a point that yes It has been A very Looooooooooooooooooong Winter this year Heck, what about next year!-- Thank you for the read today! ARCTIC WIND Life isn't Just Given to you Life is about Creating it..... -Arctic Wind |
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Falling rain
since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178Small town, Illinois |
brr im getting shivers jhust reading this. ohh wait its snowing here right now brr im gunna go get a coat and turn up the heat. love reading you stuff alison. keep it up!! ~Zach~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I find those blizzards (with 'horizontal' snow) always fascinating! I am particularly fond of: "It’s an early morning road to nowhere, but I am hurrying to get there, blindly driving against snowflakes flying in hypnotizing patterns while I watch the train pushing forward. And I wish that I was on it, destination unknown(!)" I so often wish I had a train to just 'ride away' (or a river to 'skate away') on! Although I am not especially fond of photo. and graphics images presented with poetry (I believe the 'word-painted' imagery should be able to stand, run, leap, and dance 'on its own' merit,) at least this writer's images are 'original' to said author; and also not just a 'crutch' for a limping or pithless 'penning!'... this 'write' is most fine! v. serious, long-sustained applause!! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Having more of that snow coupled with ice again here today A. Enjoy the photos of your world. Hugs. Shoot me an e soon, I lost almost all of my addeys when my pc was re-built. Hugs!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A chill ran through my body when I saw the photo ~ and it only increased as I read your bone-chilling words. It's uncanny, but the whole scenario is uncomfortable similar to a dream ~ or should I say "nightmare" ~ that I had last night! Brrrrr! You sure know how to write! ~ and take photographs! Giving you a "WARM" hug, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Now I'm thinking of a song..."I'll be gone five hundred miles before the morning comes."...or was it "before the day is done."...James |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hi Ida, One thing about the snow is it paints so many different types of pictures. I would miss that if it were not in my life. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ethel, Thank you for reading and replying. There has been a lot of cold to feel this year. Too much. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dale, Thank you - I am really enjoying your poetry and I really thought the haiku were special. Thanks for peeking in. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
DS I know just what you mean about trains. They are very erotic and can be very warming. A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lovely Margherita, It was definitely a day that work called. I don't think that I minded the cold and wind as much as my car did. It wasn't all that bad really - do I sound like I am trying to convince you? (laughs) Thank you for responding, my friend. xoxoxo Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dixie, You have always been a source of inspiration to me -- and I belive that you are growing too. Thank you. xoxoxo Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
poddarku Thank you for stopping by. It's not the best month, I guess. But each month has its own distinctive beauty. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Sheli Girl, I love you with all my heart. Thank you for your words .. sometimes I think my life is so mundane that I only have normal things to write about. I am just a white bread girl, I guess. One who loves you too, Ali |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, Lindsay. And to think it is summer in your world right now - I could use a strong dose of summer right now. Oh and I need to order your book. I'll be in touch this weekend. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey Sunshine, If I ever take you up on that offer - it won't be in Januray. You can count on that. If I come, may I see your ruby slippers - I promise not to try to put them on. Okay, maybe one click. Just one? A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Fareed, Thank you. I am enjoying your poetry too. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
SEA I hear you, girlfriend. And I feel the same way. A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Heya Lee, I know what you mean - winter has been long this year and I think that is reflected in so many poems here on these blue pages. I was trying for a Siberian Gulag feel in the picture. I played with it in Photo Shop, but it was a damn cold, windy, snowy day. Now it is just windy and cold today. Oh well, March comes in like a lion ... right? Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey AW, Some Schnapps is always good in that cocoa - or maybe some Carolans in your coffee. Both make the winter a bit more bearable. A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Zach, Thank you for the nicest words that I have read all day. So nice of you .. thank you. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Bruce, Thank you - I have lots of river to skate on here. You know, I love your comments to my poetry. The thoughts you share always seem to inspire me. I agree about pictures. I have been playing a lot with photography and this poem was actually written to that picture. I held the picture for some time until I could find the words to express what it means to me. I, too, often like poems to just paint their own pictures - so I understand what you mean. Thank you, my friend. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Donna Your friendship is my PiP bonus. I'll email you later today. Thank you for the wonderful of your thoughts. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda, Odd how that works, isn't it. One has a thought or dream and another seems to pick up on it. Makes one think a bit. I love you and your kindness shines. Thank you for the wonderful words. xoxoxo Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
James, I know the song that you mean - and yes, I can see why you thought of it when you saw the picture. Doesn't the song have something about a 'lonely whistle' in it? Alison |
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