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That Touch of Clash
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That Touch of Clash |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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That Touch of Clash No, the title is not a typo error it’s just that I want to be up front or perhaps I should say just a bit fairer before I’m perhaps a bit too blunt. Ere I say too much and ramble on about masses of folks I don’t know, you mustn’t think my mind is gone in telling stories of what irritates me so. Now if you are here, reading this then perhaps you are a lot like me: we take a hit, we make a miss, but basically believe in good, you see. And I’d like to think I’ve a touch of class never snobby, a somewhat ordinary lass, and then there’re those that’re somewhat brash and that, I tell you, is a Touch of Clash. You’ve seen them, the ones that look down, who seem to have this perpetual frown as if the air is filled with ragweed spray they always feel they have a right to say what’s on their mind, right or wrong, oh yes! and you will never, ever hear them confess to nothing other than having the finest things, that material wealth to which they cling. While to you or me it seems quite silly they speak of how much it costs to send Billy to his “proper school”, so without edification we know that his is a better education. Well, then there’s me, just looking ‘round here watching all the sillies I would hold dear knowing that I’d not trade in my backyard grass while they hold forth with their Touch of Clash. Now, I won’t say those folks can’t have it all but I’d rather be plain folk and hear the Call; I’d rather stand far and alone than be in a mass, and if I be remembered, that it be as a Touch of Class. ©KRJ 1 Sept 99; revised 21 May 2010 P.S. Seems to me this came to be around a time that was coming into its own came to be around a time.... Aha! You got it!  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Darlin' Dear, I love this. I'll be back to read again, I know. xoxoxo A |
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whisperingwalt Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
"Now, I won’t say those folks can’t have it all but I’d rather be plain folk and hear the Call; I’d rather stand far and alone than be in a mass, and if I be remembered, that it be as a Touch of Class." Sunshine, ...and a Touch of Class you are..well written and well said.ww |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Sunshine Indeed very classy, thanks for the wonderful read and the trustful portrait of an artist... regards yann |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This was an interesting write that held my attention from start to finish. I think people with a touch of clash are annoying too! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
You truly 'Shined' with this one dear gal. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"A touch of Clash" - How wonderful! I know a few people like that and, yes, they can be so annoying that "live and let live" escapes one's mind. Enjoyed the read. Helen |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Nicely done, Kari.  |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
My dear internet friend has masterfully outdone herself again. I'm glad to see you bring this back. Very cleverly written, Sunshine, Miss Classy Lady! hugs, miscellanea |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Sunshine, I have known a few of those of whom you write.LOL. They live a pitiful dull life,wouldn't you agree? latearrival |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Smiling at your dear Karilea.. You m'dear have more than a touch of class. You are the most beautiful, classiest lady I have the pleasure of knowing. Missing you... Love you~Nancy |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
You and your poem are, without a doubt, a class act. And I say that with the greatest sincerity. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...Andrew said it just right! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Sunshine, This is a clever, and nice play on words--"clash" and "class". Love Bobby |
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Lamar Cole Member
since 2009-05-01
Posts 274 |
Very enjoyable poem. |
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