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Fishing for Dreams
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Fishing for Dreams |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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The river lapped its invitation against the metal boat side Lulling me to take a tentative step into the murky water My line arched as I cast to the logs where the Pike hide Coldness brushed my ankles, silt tickled between my toes One small step at a time, I moved deeper into the slough trying to entice a fish to take my shiny new red lure The sun was beaming down hot; the sky was, oh so, blue Murky water kissed my shins, knees, then my hips and waist Concentrating hard, I hadn’t noticed the clouds move in The song of my line, sang like music to my longing soul I was oblivious to rain drops that began to saturate my skin Strands of hair plastered to my cheeks before I knew I was chilled No Pike had bitten, but thunder’s voice was rumbling deeply I reeled in my line, then set my pole in the boat with care My body grew cold as I moved into the shade of the spruce trees I trembled as my shirt pressed wet against me, water dripping A small campfire crackled cheerfully, built just to warm me before a little tilted lean-to covered with moss and sticks His arms drew me close and he began to dance slowly, silently Holding my wet body close we moved against each other, alone Our bodies brushed and teased that day on the slough No words broke the whisper as rain fell among canopied branches Desire broke the chill within me, spawning need (as desire will do) Together, and alone, we danced, writing a magical memory Alison |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Alison...your words are so profound and ring true to this ol' heart of mine. So very good to read you sweet poetess. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Alison, You never disappoint. And it is a delight to read you again. You are a little like a celebration meal with all the trimmings...You don't happen just everyday, but when you do, you really hit the spot!~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ahhh . . . And "a magical memory" it most contently was, I'm thinking. Beautifully rendered. Alison. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
What can I say, Alison - absolutely beautiful in all ways. j. |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
Peacefully romantic with a pinch of nostalgia, Alison. Imagery from experience...So nice. ...just bein' Bluesy |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
lovely |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you all. A |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely touch of romance, Alison. |
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