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Boston Mountains Meg Stewart and Waving Good-bye |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I pulled into the Stewart’s about an hour before sunset And as I was backing the truck up to the trailer Meg was on her way down the drive carrying a slip of paper That she waved at me smiling in her open faced way That made me think how lucky Bob was to have found himself A woman like her to settle down with And about how she filled out the shirt she wore in a way That would draw a man’s eye in an appreciative way Without making him leer Or think less of who she was or forget that she was married “You made it back I see,” she said and extended the slip of paper “It’s for you, a message from the folks who bought the Cauldset place.” “They moved in 3 years ago, and he admitted he didn’t know you But had heard you might be interested in some work.” She continued With her dark eyes dancing in some sort of amusement That I didn’t quite understand “The phone number is on the paper, or you can leave the trailer And drive over to see them if you’d prefer” She offered in that way That people who would prefer you go see, do when they want to lead you Rather than you to just make a call. "Drop back in when you're through" she said "you can join us for dinner if you like" “Thanks” I answered. “I’ll take you up on leaving the trailer and we'll see how late I am after I run over that way To see what he has in mind” I continued wondering why the smile And amused eyes worried me like they did. I crawled back into the seat and turned the key And sat for a moment listening to the slight tick of a lifter Not yet warmed up and harboring a warning of sorts that I was going to have to do some work on the truck or break down And trade the old horse in on something else But I was glad it made me pause Because the sight of Meg walking back to the house And the way her hips moved with an easy grace Was worth the wait I shook my head and grinned, thinking “A man can look can’t he?” And let my hand fall on the leather journal that lay on the seat Softly running the well worn texture under the light touch of fingertips “Besides”, I said to no one and myself at the same time “ I’ve got some reading to do and she’s married” …………………………………………………………………. People who bought the Cauldset place turned out to be named Turner And we came to terms that I’d do some hauling for him and let the first trip Decide if we wanted to continue on with the deal When I left them standing in the drive They waved And I thought of all the times I’d left Seen someone wave And never waved back for fear I’d reveal too much Of what I hated about leaving [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (08-15-2010 09:23 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Totally captivating, dear Cpat! A great story told with fine psychological nuances. Much enjoyed your work! Love, Margherita  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Ms Margherita Glad there was something in this ramble you enjoyed.. I admit this is a transition piece of the puzzle... the story and only a device so it hold less poetic imagery and less value perhaps than what hopefully will write itself next... your kind eyes and words...are greatly appreciate ma'am.. thank you |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
~*~*~*~oh my~*~*~*~ ~more, please~ xxoxox |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Wonderful.. this celebrates the human condition in your colloquial way, Cpat.. I especially liked the lifter ticking, a little ominous, maybe? And I appreciated the leather journal.. which is so familiar to anyone in love with writing.. another gem, here ~Amaryllis |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
MS Belle... thanks for the look inside ..and the encouragement of wanting more of the ramble |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Amaryllis... you're kind.. thank you for the nice words. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
she certainly is a fine looking woman and a man can always look |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
ma'am... one can always look, and as long as they are alive and believe in someone or something..they can dream.. thank you for the look inside this ramble.. |
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