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Boston Mountains Note from Lost Years |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I made it back to the Stewarts place around 8:30 And knew it was too late for dinner Which was just as well since I wasn’t sure I wanted To sit at the table and make small talk right now I hooked the trailer up and checked the lights Then knocked on the front door, thanked them for their hospitality And turned down the coffee and pie Meg offered Telling them I was bushed and thought I’d just get some sleep When I pulled into the hotel my bag and journal made the trip As I unlocked the door then tossed the bag on the chair to wait for me Since I knew that unlike a woman it didn’t mind me being preoccupied When I sat down on the end of the bed with the leather book in my hands As I untied the leather thong that held the pages closed And the words within safe from an escape of vowels that might Have betrayed the lines and seeped as blue ink into the day to day Of white lines, fence posts, and miles only to announce they wouldn’t be denied, A folded piece of paper fell in my lap reminding me how One might see a fall leaf let go of thin stem and begin its journey to the ground A flutter of not quite faded color that comes to rest Waiting for frost of some passing front to carry it on To another set of eyes or another place Only to find itself beset with bold eyes that enjoyed the shape or form I picked it up and unfolded it : Hey Love, You know I can’t say these things unless I write them and I always want them read while I am not there out of fear something in the inflection of eye color or a light upon the brow you wrinkle so hard as you study things might lead me to say or do more than I truly know is good for all concerned. I want you to know, that there are no fairy tales or ever afters For me, or for us. It just isn’t in the stars or a part of what life Has given to me. That doesn’t mean I do not love. I do you know, understand better now What it means to love. Be safe My Dear Beth I folded the sheet back into its original shape Thinking of the art of origami and how a single flat plane Could be creased and tucked into so many shapes Much like the way my heart was with her Sometimes A simple tri-fold to fit with the envelope Others a more complicated bend took shape And if I squinted my eyes just right I would think it might fly If for only an instant, before the gravity of hold Would bring it back to ground Putting it back between the pages of the unbound book I sat the whole aside and slid off my boots Leaned back on the bed and propped myself up With the too thin pillows I had grown to hate Then closed my eyes and allowed the image of her to come back to me. Dark hair, dark eyes that had seen tough choices and were wary Except for the rare moments she let me see the soul inside was old I thought of how It was easy to get lost in the promises of her Even when you knew there were none that you could ever hold For longer than moment Without also taking apart the whole Of her world. [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (08-16-2010 12:07 PM).] |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
~~I am completely hooked, you know ~ xoxoxoxox |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Ms Belle... you're kind. Thank you for such nice words. We will see in time where the story goes from here, though I am tempted to take a break from it and try another form for a while. Such story telling after all gets fairly monotonous for the readers. sincere thanks kid..for always supporting the scribbles.... you are always appreciated |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
cpat..I have always been drawn to a woman with an old soul...no matter her age..enjoyed your art sir |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Thanks for dropping in Sir. always appreciate your eyes on my scribblings. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
and maybe the readers wait in anticipation for the next poem I have seen that happen haven't you? |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
More wonderful stuff, this.. love the references to origami.. gorgeous ~Amaryllis |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Lady... it is a kind thought...and I thank you for that. I amnot finsihed with the series.... but am also not sure I am in any hurry. In many ways, from this point on the telling requires a bit more thought and searching. your kind attention to my scribblings..is greatly appreciated... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Amaryllis... thank you.. you have said such nice things to my meager offerings, I am indeed appreciative. |
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