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Scrabble by Moonlight
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Scrabble by Moonlight |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Scrabble by MoonlightNow deep, the velvet burgundy moves cool against my skin as I lean toward you, reaching in, slowly, just the trace of blush upon my face. You raise your glass to your lips and sip, chablis smile. I, nearly stopping, take a while then easing my uncurling fingers teasing as your eyes plead, and with only the tips, release the tile. "W" your mouth says silently and my heart pounds.  Claire |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I love the game of Scrabble, but...hmm..this sounds like no game I ever played. Loved the poem! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Such a vivid and sensual description. Reminded me of a friend of mine. She told me her boyfriend proposed during a game of scrabble..seems they had a nice little game going and I hope as sensual as yours and she left the room for just a minute..and when she returned he had written the words "Will you marry me" with the tiles. He then got down on his knees and formally ask her to marry him. The wedding is in April. My lovely friend finally to be wed. James [This message has been edited by jmlee12345 (edited 03-07-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Martie...thank you  James...I suppose I should perhaps retitle this "What A Perfect Game of Scrabble By Moonlight Could Be Like...I'm afraid this one's only a fantasy...but I do enjoy playing the game, and wouldn't moonlight make it nice??... Your friend's fiancee sounds like an imaginative fellow...what a neat way to propose! ~ Claire |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Me thinks it would be extremely difficult to play scrabble with you. The letters would likely melt. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is my all time FAVORITE of your work It DOES sound like a game of Scrabble that I played... Except there was no moonlight - But there was champagne..... Is that good?... Should I have lost that game??? THANK YOU for making me smile... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Claire~   Fascinating. I love Scrabble too. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Mike...you think?? So does that mean you wouldn't at least try?? Nan...I'm glad you liked this one so much! Champagne would be fine, with or without the moon's light. I'm sure you had something of a little fire going to cast a lovely glow, regardless. Thank you! Marge! How cool! Thanks! (...so you liked it??) *S* ~ Claire |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Meadowmuse please do not change that title in any way...I love your title...I know you were only joking..but just in case.. The way you described the game was so vivid and so desirable that I could just imagine it in my mind. You have a wonderful gift to take a fantasy and bring it to life. I just remembered that I had talked to my friend a few days previous and ask her if her boyfriend was finally going to marry her and I had ask her if he was romantic. And so just a few days later she told me the story of how he proposed. He had been trying to figure out how to propose to her since November. Isn't it funny how something which would seem so simple and desirabe can sometimes be so hard to do. I told her I thought that was a very romantic moment. James |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Oh I can't play a lick of scrabble....I am so awful :P But this in deed does make me think I am missing something by not playing < !signature-->There are two kinds of pedestrians...the quick and the dead. Drive it like you stole it. [This message has been edited by First__Knight (edited 03-08-2000).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Arghh - I come in here expecting a light hearted joke of a poem and Wham! You do it to me again - This simply floored me, Claire. Beautiful, breathtaking work. I stand amazed. michael |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This is fabulous, what a way to play. Your imagination created a masterpiece with this poem. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
To say it simply: You rock! In other words, you have a talent unique to take a few words and spin a web of wonder and sensuality, even apparently, out of that which on the surface seems "normal." Awesome Claire, umm, care to play a game? |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
James, since you like the title, I will leave it be. *smiling* Thank you for such a sweet review of my little poem...I'm glad the fantasy came to life for you. *smiling again* First Knight, not even a lick? Well, you know what they said in Porgy and Bess..."One never knows, do one?" (until one tries, perhaps?) Thank you for your reading and your comments. Michael...ah, thank you, Michael. I'm glad you found something to like with this. Now go ahead and breathe, dear. *smiling* Lost Dreamer...thank you! Sometimes my imagination gets the better of me...*sigh* So glad you liked this! Christopher...why, thank you for such kind remarks. Now about that game...get comfortable...now, draw seven tiles, one at a time, verrrry slowly...... *smiling* ~ Claire |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Meadow, I love your words, I love your roam. I love your mind, I love your poem. *L* Sy PS. Your letter W was a symbolic touche. [This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (edited 03-08-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Thank you, Seymour. You liked the "W"? *Smiling* |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
loved this, really nice images girl |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
Let me just add myself to the list of admirer's...I wish i could write like you, but then i wouldn't be me now, would i? *L* I like the letter W also, very mysterious and sensual. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Corazon, thank you...I'm glad you enjoyed this. And thanks so much for your comments (and for the smiley!) JML...I have a feeling that you would be "you" no matter what, thank goodness ...but you know what? I like the way YOU write! Thank you, for such a sweet and sincere reply. (I'm glad you like the "W" too) *smiling*~ Claire |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Ok Claire, this was way too sensual a game. I think I'm getting hot flashes now. I think the next time I get a chance, I'll ask.... Would you like to come over for a game of scrabble. (and i'll softly whisper it in her ear)  Parker |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Claire~ Good grief....I'll never look at scrabble the same way again!  Amazing! -SEA |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Parker, how could she refuse? (I'm glad you enjoyed the poem) SEA...does that mean you liked? Thanks for reading. ~ Claire |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Hi, Claire. Here's hoping your fantasies come true. With that much detail and love of words, they deserve to. And when you think about it, Scrabble is sorta of a poem in itself -- trying to make sense of words distilled to their essence. Mike |
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jazzgal Junior Member
since 2000-03-07
Posts 37 |
Claire, you left me breathless... For a game so simple, you made it so sensual... Great mind and imagination is in works here!!! |
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jbowie Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 135BANGOR (that OR) ME |
so neat and precise. no extra words. But what does the "W" signify? |
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