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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2012-02-13 01:48 AM

I never wanted violins

no diamond-finger chandelier

No mansion on a hill for me

no carriage, when a cart would do.

I wanted you

right next to me

planting some t'maters,

To cover up the white-wash fence

that always leaned in places.

Elderberry and some herbs

and wood for heat in winter.

Two rocking chairs

A couch for pairs

and aloe for our splinters.

I always would try everything

until I didn't want a thing

but your hand in mine.

My bitter king? I'm not your queen,

nor as a lady in the wait.

I'm done with this,

and you can kiss,

the left cheek of the next fool, praying

for your fingers round her neck.

ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14

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California U.S.A

1 posted 2012-02-13 01:57 AM

Damn, you have strength and style.
Love it and your poem,
Ms. E

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2012-02-13 05:24 AM

Poetical kiss off . . .

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (02-13-2012 08:22 AM).]

ice
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since 2003-05-17

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Pennsylvania

3 posted 2012-02-13 08:02 AM

*removed due to using astericks to mask profanity*

[This message has been edited by Balladeer (02-17-2012 09:45 PM).]

bel1e
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4 posted 2012-02-13 01:29 PM

amen to that~*~

Dark Stranger
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West Coast

5 posted 2012-02-13 01:43 PM

*removed for using hockey terms to mask profanity*

[This message has been edited by Balladeer (02-17-2012 09:46 PM).]

serenity blaze
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6 posted 2012-02-13 10:53 PM

I'm sorry I wrote this, sorrier I posted it.

I coveted and tried to take something that wasn't mine. Unsuccessfully.

I knew the price.

sigh

Let me go throw mysef on the mercy of the court...

Thanks for reading.

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

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So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2012-02-14 12:06 PM

Take this poem with you to court, Karen. It will get you off.
Ida

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

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a 'Universalist' !

8 posted 2012-02-14 10:55 AM

fine writing no matter what the circumstances!

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
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9 posted 2012-02-14 03:01 PM

Lol, why did I expect to see you'd posted a picture of me when I read your title? This is the perfect Valentine's Day poem ya know... Indeed, enough is enough. ((Hugs)).

Michael

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

10 posted 2012-02-14 09:16 PM

In Texas, it's OK to hate the one you love, and do unto [him] even more.

I know when you write it, you are subjecting yourself to reality.

And too many of us have worn those tight shoes, darlin'.

Write me.

MICHELMAS
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since 2012-02-15

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Lancashire England

11 posted 2012-02-15 07:27 AM

I enjoyed this
perhaps what goes around does eventually come around
Michael

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

12 posted 2012-02-17 06:59 PM

What comes of me trying to sneak poetry while working, reading a poem during one sneak, responding sometimes hours later... and depending on the difference in link colors to tell me what I've read and haven't... is that I miss things. *S* And this is one I'm glad I went back and found... you may wish you hadn't written it, but it resounds with many... and I'm glad I got to read it. *S* ((hugs))

serenity blaze
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13 posted 2012-02-17 11:08 PM

It's kind of a funny story.

I went to a parade, and the weather was close to sleet. I decided, mid-parade, that there is stoic tradition and insanity and rolled my walker home. (I had the flu, again.)

So for the next four days, I shivered in my room (I have no heat in here except for the occasional hot flash) hating, I mean, HATING the world. Especially all the buttholes having a good time without me.

Today? The fog lifted and I found a Valentine's present from my husband outside of my door--an electric blanket.

I'm not sure if he forgot to give it to me, or if I just didn't remember the gift...

such is life when one is married to a minion of the Krewe of Morpheus. (Guess who ain't there?) And um, I guess I'll go cook some rice to go with the red beans...my husband is the designated driver, so cross myself and mercy me. I'd better make cornbread too.

It's been a helluva week.

Thanks for reading.

serenity blaze
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14 posted 2012-02-17 11:33 PM

grouchy arse Karen came back to add she UNDERSTANDS she wouldn't need a walker if she'd just would just relent and learn to use the cane.

I swore off cane years ago.

STOIC

Now, let me go add a little "Slap Yo Mama" to my beans and pray for a check for product endorsement.

luminosity
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since 2005-11-18

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15 posted 2012-02-18 10:01 AM

all I can do after reading this is shrug and smile, at least you are still close enough to those feelingsto still be angry, my world is so far from ....sigh...oh well...
great write btw

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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16 posted 2012-02-18 10:08 AM

I absolulely love this! the ending is delightful! It brought a smile to my face..you took me to a place i can relate to with grace. Thanks sweetie!

Lori

serenity blaze
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17 posted 2012-02-18 09:05 PM

I'll betcha five dollars my hubby will see me wrapped up in that blanket and ask:

"Where did that come from?"

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

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Florida

18 posted 2012-02-21 03:56 AM

little ears want to hear~~~did he remember the blanket.it was a nice gift..

alan6501
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since 2004-01-03

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PA

19 posted 2012-02-21 07:41 PM

I just wanted to tell you that I have read multiple poems by you and think you are an awesome poet! Your way with wordplay and the darkness and raw honesty are what I love about your work. I actually posted your poem as my facebook status one day and put "Serenity Blaze" as the author of it so I hope you don't mind!!

serenity blaze
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Posts 27738

20 posted 2012-02-22 03:17 AM

I guess I don't mind, and Jo? Um, there was no cord..

That's how it is, always, all good intent, and no cord.

I sure hope I don't end up famous.

Balladeer

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21 posted 2012-02-22 09:00 AM

You already are, in my book

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

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Spring, Texas

22 posted 2012-02-22 05:11 PM

What can one add to what's already been said multiple times, my friend.

Why - Ditto, of course.

Hang in, hang out . . . whatever,
just be there -

j.

serenity blaze
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23 posted 2012-02-22 10:04 PM

Thanks for keeping company, and what good company it is!

Fingers-crossed I sleep tonight, and tomorrow I'm back on my schedule. Inertia is settling in and in all the wrong places.

Much fun! I love you pipeople.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

24 posted 2012-02-29 04:16 PM

Fine writing...James

Tracey
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where insanity meets breeding

25 posted 2012-03-12 09:52 PM

Oh my girl... I’ve been away from poetry for so long...and oh my ...how I’ve missed your verses!! You are a veritable song Karen

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