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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
We wore the words unbuttoned along the margins showing each other something of what lay beneath Until she in tatted lace used grace to set the images aside When forgetting to punctuate the end of sentences And the adjectives describing places to travel Unhooked the strapped verbs of her tongue She liked to layer the veils she wore So that when one paragraph was completed I still wasn’t sure that I saw the nude of meanings And was certain that my own adverbs simply hid The curve of sounds on my lips and the indents Left on my soul when she began When the ink dried We wrote footnotes to the phrases used Tracing the origins back to papyrus and clay then made up stories about how they came to be From fairy tales and myths composed on vellum sighs Before we smudged with fingertips the superscript Of numbers marking referenced page When we were finished she made a scroll of her favorites And tied them with a ribbon saved from the dress She had sewn with skilled allusions Then closed the fastenings of her skirtish smile As she tucked them into the place she stored her treasures Later, she said, she would keep them in the lining of her gown And wear the memories where no one could see While I would turn the book over in my hands To feel the quill of her Again |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
muy coolo amigo...a woman book is always a lady when we re-read them. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very captivating read, with many great poetic lines. Love, Margherita |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Dark, thanks for looking in... always appreciate your eyes and words sir. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Margherita many thanks for the kind words ma'am... always appreciated. |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
~~~brilliant~~adore the finely woven metaphors, my dear~~~ xoxoxoxox |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
you're always far too kind little one... but I do thank you for the look see and such kind words... |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Cpat - You have always had a way with words. Very nice to read you again! I wish I had more time to read more often! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
my friend...it is good to see you..to read your offering. I understand about time and how things drag us away.. I've been gone off an on a number of times over the years and have no room to complain when someone has limited time and can't share as much here as I might like... but.... if I were to act like a child.. I would stomp my foot now, and tell you, you are missed... and should be here! many thanks..for such nice words.. and I am pleased you might spend some time that you've stolen to read, leaving them here. |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Cpat! Wow... that was exciting. Put me in mind of another poet I highly respect. Great capture.ebm |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Thanks Ma'am...if it puts you in mind of Dark's work, I may have to plead guilty to the inspire... I also hold his work in high regard... |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
I am no critic, but I do know what I like. Well done, Captain sir! ~Sunkissed  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
appreciate you eyes on this Sunkissed, and the nice words.. I don't write much for critics...so I am pleased you aren't one...and that you enjoyed |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Wonderful allusions here! Especially love the 2 opening lines .. great writing, here~Amaryllis |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Amaryllis.. glad there was someting in it to enjoy.. many thanks for the nice words and for the read! |
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