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Paradise of Strangers
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Paradise of Strangers |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida 
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it is the small things; the small things that are left between the spaces of words and quiet conversations, that i miss most. how the light from a window plays on goose-pimpled skin, or the intimate familiarity of the concavity between shoulder blades. it is the paradise of strangers, and i fear the vastness of it all; one want leads to another, and another... until the small things, disguise the large things and still, even if i spill this fire onto a pyre of words - there is no heat and i still miss the small things, the outline of a body in the cover of a duvet, the outstretched hand. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
"one want leads to another, and another..." Amen. You have penned a longingly and achingly familiar emotion for so many, this is bound to grab its readers raw. That's a good thing. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Thank you Jerry, very much... |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
As usual, excellent beyond excellent, Nicole. Owl |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Nicole, have been reading your latest poems.You are indeed a talented Miss. jo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Nicole, the missing and the lack of warmth comes through so powerfully in your words, the deep emotions perceived are the result of your high poetic performance. Margherita  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Owl, thank you dear your comments always bring a smile to my faceJo, thank you I very much appreciate you saying that. Margherita, Thank you dear, your replies are always so lovely. James, Thanks! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
and i fear the vastness of it all; one want leads to another, and another... But if we don't pursue satisfaction of those small things that are missed so much, we're left with the largeness of empty arms... and smoothed duvet... and a litany of "might have been"s. *S* Excellent write... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! *S* |
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Nocturnal Pulse Member
since 2010-08-12
Posts 84Australia |
Very evocative, as all of your writing is. Impressive write. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"i still miss the small things, the outline of a body in the cover of a duvet, the outstretched hand." Yes! This is a beautifully expressed poem. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
hauntingly touching - well penned! Love is the life of the soul... |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Lovely. I can relate to so much in this... |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
R, thank you hon (hugs) You're right... NP, Thank you - as is yours, post more. lolJL, thank you - you always leave such kind responses. tracie and belle - thank you both |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I agree with jo. You are very talented and this is a splendid poem. A |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
As usual, you grab one and don't let go.... much enjoyed the read, my friend. j. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
like the momentary lonely when the gap between extended fingers is witnessed...just before they conjoin again to be part of the hand...enjoyed the sensations here |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nicole...This reads like a tapestry of beautiful words. Almost like reading your private diary. Thanks for sharing...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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