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Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

0 posted 2009-10-09 01:13 AM

inexplicable blues shadow me tonight
drawing me deeper into a place
where I normally don’t go
so I just sit quietly and read

enjoying the parade of words
that march across the page of my book
like a muted marching band
stepping in perfect synchronization

I applaud their achievements
and remain silent in appreciation
of their orchestrated movement
as I share in the joy of expression

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Alison

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2009-10-09 03:02 AM

I think you are handling the blues very well indeed, Alison.
Ida

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

2 posted 2009-10-09 03:37 AM

hello Alison, I love the expression of the poem, the sympathy around books and the atmosphere of knowledge about the world when aa person plunges itself in books, your poem is so well crafted and give deep thoughts to the reader.

thanks

yann

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

3 posted 2009-10-09 07:03 AM

sometimes I read the ingredients on items in the cupboard...not as much drama as a good book, but I always know how it will end..

Chalmette Guy
Senior Member

since 2009-03-11

Posts 1257
Louisiana

4 posted 2009-10-09 09:03 AM

I am enjoying a sip with you Ali.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2009-10-09 11:02 AM

like a muted marching band
stepping in perfect synchronization

Such a beautiful write of melancholy... Is there enough in that cup to share a sip? *S*

Rick
Member Elite

since 2001-06-21

Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia

6 posted 2009-10-09 06:22 PM

Dear Alison, I hope you are not too sad my friend, I am glad you can find comfort in a good book which takes you to another place for a while. Enjoyed the poem, miss your photo though. Take care and try to laugh at life hey.

Rick

N|D|N|C|Lost-Poet
Member

since 2009-07-30

Posts 360
New Orleans

7 posted 2009-10-10 03:01 AM

Wonderful sip of the blues

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

8 posted 2009-10-11 10:27 PM

I know what you mean. I sometimes am overcome with the blues. Not a very good place to be.

martiniat8
Senior Member

since 2003-06-21

Posts 897
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

9 posted 2009-10-11 10:44 PM

LOVE this!!!

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

10 posted 2009-10-15 12:38 PM

Ida,

Thank you.  I get over them fast.  Sometimes the blues are like are like a rainy day - the view is cloudy and the best thing is to settle in with a good book until the storm blows over.

xoxoxo
A

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yann,

Thank you.  I love your responses as much as I love your poetry.  You always strike me as such a kind person.

Alison

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DS,

Ya know.  You made me laugh - and I know that is just what you meant to do.

A

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CG,

Thanks for drinking with me.  It is so much better than drinking alone.

A

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suthern,

I always have some to share with you.  Thank you for smiling and stopping by.

xoxoxo
Alison

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Rick,

Thank you.  Your reply warmed me right up.

Alison

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N,

Thank you so much.

A

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Yep, Sue ... sometimes it ain't that great a place to be - but the view is beautiful when the blues wash away.

A

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martiniat8,

I am so glad that you do.

Thank you loads.

A

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