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Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

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Oregon

0 posted 2012-08-03 06:16 PM

Summer accolades
lie quiet against my heart.
as I drive through the lacy leaves
of late afternoon.

On my journey,
a couple embrace roadside ~

her arms around his neck,
his lips sweet on the hollows of hers,
he pulled her in tight at the waist ~

oblivious to protocol
and passing motorists.

Let the petals fall where they may,
I divert my interloping gaze,
navigate soft green arbors
and yesterday.

On the radio, "That Old Blue Magic"
leaves a million daystars
dancing in my mind:

My own two-step dream
of shadowed kisses and strong hands
tracing heart and your warm intentions
on the small of my back.

[This message has been edited by Klassy Lassy (08-04-2012 03:49 AM).]

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2012-08-03 06:22 PM

Oh boy. Beautifully rendered, Karen. "Let the petals fall where they may," indeed, and your very descriptive passages allowed the petals to truly manifest themselves. I enjoyed your "drive through the lacy leaves" very much.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

Posts 2187
Oregon

2 posted 2012-08-03 06:30 PM

My foolish old heart couldn't resist... I'm glad you enjoyed it's meanderings, Jerry.

JerryPat2
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South Louisiana

3 posted 2012-08-03 06:31 PM

I know, but meandering is good.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

4 posted 2012-08-03 06:56 PM

Oh yes, I was caught up in the vision and desire in this poem...I crave the feelings...very well done...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

5 posted 2012-08-03 06:59 PM

Karen, I don't think you know how to write anything except excellence, and this was most certainly no exception. As usual, you put all the colours - metaphorical and literal - all the light and shadow, all the textures, all the nuances into it, all the haunting poignancy of the best close-up moment of a French psychological art film. Well done, yet again.

Owl

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

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Oregon

6 posted 2012-08-03 07:05 PM

Karen...where your heart lies, so is your treasure. (for your heart of gold)

Karen.

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

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Oregon

7 posted 2012-08-03 07:16 PM

Owl...

I have never been to a French phychological Art Film, but your comment is a delightful compliment to my poetic lines.

Thank you!

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

8 posted 2012-08-04 03:42 PM

I just love the feel and the way this moves me.

Beautiful work, Lassy~

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

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Oregon

9 posted 2012-08-04 06:04 PM

Aw, blues, your comment leaves me a heartsmile, too. Thank you!

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2012-08-07 01:58 AM

A pleasure to read...James

Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

11 posted 2012-08-07 05:42 AM

very secenic and romantic. Fine writing!

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

12 posted 2012-08-17 03:18 AM

Wow, I am happy that I found this gem, dear Karen. It is just beautiful, written with your high quality pen.

Excellent read.

Margherita

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28

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Oklahoma USA

13 posted 2012-08-17 09:43 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Klassy!

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

14 posted 2012-08-21 12:09 PM

Wonderful...was there, and that's why we write... to put one there!!!

J.

ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14

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California U.S.A

15 posted 2012-08-21 12:27 PM

Quietly subtle... and full of passion.
Love it!
Ms. E

Margherita
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Eternity

16 posted 2014-10-13 11:14 AM

Oh, dear Karen, I didn't realize that your last poem on here is this wonderful one, from 2012.

To learn that you have passed on brings me great sorrow, but I know you will spread now your eternal wings and bring joy in the space of beyond, soaring through eternity.

You have always been so very kind to me, thank you for every word shared. To know you was a great enrichment.

May my hug reach you wherever you are.

Dear beautiful spirit and Poetess, God speed!

Love,
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

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