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Amaryllis2
Junior Member

since 2013-12-08

Posts 27

0 posted 2013-12-14 09:37 AM

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This town is a cigarette and blue jeans.
Sometimes overalls.
Come Spring it only wants to tip its brim
down over tired eyes, as softening ice
swallows forgotten fishing shantys.
The boats own Summer, of course: lakes
all winking silver and bikinis.
Ice cream shops, flags, gaudy parades.
Still redneck in the corners,  though --
store entries flecked with chew.  Fall
is a burnt - leaf riot of crimson,  orange.
And winter?
One big blue exhaust trail,
along the slotted track of snowmobiles.

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[This message has been edited by Amaryllis2 (12-14-2013 10:12 AM).]

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

1 posted 2013-12-14 09:41 AM

great work, very descriptive of the place, tha harmony of détails ofers great and appealling (?) message

have a nice day

yann

Amaryllis2
Junior Member

since 2013-12-08

Posts 27

2 posted 2013-12-14 09:44 AM

Thank you very much, yann

No real metaphorical message, per se, simply a snapshot. Appreciate your looking in!

paderewski
Member

since 2011-02-04

Posts 287
Louisiana, USA

3 posted 2013-12-14 10:08 AM

Heh.Heh Rednecks are people too. I so loved this, Amaryllis, it reminded me so much of my hometown. You described Small Town, Michigan to a T.

~*~ Old is when “getting a little action” means you don't need to take any fiber today. ~*~

Amaryllis2
Junior Member

since 2013-12-08

Posts 27

4 posted 2013-12-14 10:13 AM

Thank you very much, Jerry

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2013-12-14 12:07 PM

Your small town is alive in your words.

Such a creative write, dear Amaryllis. Much enjoyed it.

Love,
Margherita

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

6 posted 2013-12-14 09:53 PM

Amaryllis2, Very descriptive. Why did I have you placed in Alaska? Enjoyed this very much.
Jo

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

7 posted 2013-12-15 03:01 PM

Movie picture perfect!
Enjoyed,
Ms. E

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

8 posted 2013-12-15 07:14 PM

Always, always enjoy your words, my friend, and this is no different.

j.

Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

9 posted 2013-12-20 07:40 AM

enjoyed all the seasons and images.Fine writing!

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
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