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contrails |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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contrails mark the spot where last I saw your tired and lonely face pain lodged in singular cells cried out broad and wide don’t you see what I do to myself how I take myself away can’t you see I want you to stop me your smile was always small tentative joy never tipped your soul god how we tried your hands grasped at life spending a perfect moment of itself my hands tried to hold you show you what was only a short distance away you kept your eyes on the sky I knew you were really looking for a stumpy mountain peak that could hide you a piece of clear sky a place to leave contrails [This message has been edited by The Lady (12-08-2009 11:57 AM).] |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kate, I have been missing you. I saw the title of your poem and immediately thought of today's sky. I love your poetry - always have, always will! A |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
... this tugs at my heartstrings, dear Kate. So poignant and exquisitely crafted. Oh yes, how good it is to see you here again! Thank you! Love, Margherita |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I have been wondering about you. So good to see you posting again. latearrival |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh oh, you have been so missed. What a special gift you have given us... it's quite wonderful to find your poem here tonight. Wonderful way you have~ I always enjoyed reading you, lovely Lady~ |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A fine write Kate, much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Alison. It’s good to be back with friends. I enjoy your work too!  Margherita, your work always touches me. Thank you for your kind reply. Love, Kate I appreciate your reply latearrival. It's good to post again. Thank you so much Lori. I have missed being here.  Thank you Lindsay. |
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Nancy Hardin Member
since 2009-12-02
Posts 58Nevada, United States of America |
I am new to Pip, so this is the first of yours I have read, but I am impressed with this one. Such a feeling of loss and regret while reading "Contrails." Glad you came back, and hope you never leave. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
The winter seems pronounced in your finely crafted words here. Deep drifts of feeling. Glad to read you again, and hope you are lifted by placing these words in our keep here. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
your words are a warm welcome on a winters day a long drink when thirst has over taken you and a welcomed conversation like no time has passed I have missed you |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...reminds me of a woman I called once who proceeded to tell me she was getting married...I wished her luck...two months later she filed for divorce...she told me later she had called me hoping I would talk her out of it...James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Simply amazing, what we do when we don't think we are capable...leaving our own contrails... Nice to see you with us again.... |
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therightside Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 64USA |
this is really wonderful, great flow and very insightful. it seems to speak of loving someone who could not love themself, even when you tried to show them how. touching. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Nancy. I look forward to reading your work. I am lifted TD and I feel at home… thank you Thank you Helen. You inspire me and I have missed you. Poignant story James. Thank you for sharing it. Barry, it’s so nice to be here again. Your work is amazing as always. Thank you therightside… you read me well. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
The Lady, I really like your writing! So many things flash before me when I read it. Loved the entire poem, but this line in particular, "joy never tipped your soul" Much enjoyed! miscellanea |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Personal and heartfelt enjoyed this.. Thank you.. Goldenrose. Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu 6th century BC. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much “misce” Goldenrose, I appreciate your reply. |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Absolutely opening to the eyes and the senses, words like these have certainly been missed. CT |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
thank you so very much CT |
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