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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Tapestry And you paint those words, A dusting of shells and crushed pearls Upswept in glorious idiom Vernacular, Ah, but she is no easy read, this one the labor of the velocipede, grounded so And we of free roam, entered unknowingly Paid for the peak, with Wampum beads, Jubilant, as her audience, listening with eyes Excite in the rising tintinnabulation, Ringing images of vivid curiosities, Astounded, we the watchers, the valance…. but, of the paint is the brush, the flesh, A being of color. Not servile to the bland, Poised, is she… holder of visions, Liquefying life, to its primal colors, Mixed in the pearls, and lost shells, Splaying frantic images of tiled movements, Earth tones, with memories, of the now past Tied to the fabric, with delicate heart threads Her soul the Tapestry…….. But, of the painter, what smolders, behind those eyes, What mysteries? Vicissitudes of desire, of want! A waif of the sea, pure and victual, A taste of wine on wanting lips…. Food for the eye and the soul, Her tapestries, sustenance of life! Words, they are just words…. But, those eyes, those lips, they create hunger, desire! They see of life, breathe of want, whisper of love…Not words, Yes, I know, I see her now, She is the vision ....... She is the tapestry. James Parker Haley Apr 6, 2000. [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 04-07-2000).] |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
wow...almost speechless i am with this one.....if some one had written something such as this for me, I would be a puddle right now......what incredible writing, what a beautiful vision you have painted |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ok...I think I get it now...you post a poem... we read it...we *SIGH*... I think its a perfect arrangement(smile) parker this is exquisite...your are the artist with brush in hand with this one. superb... take care, jm ps...jm heads for dictionary...gotta look up those poetic big words parker used...  The stars shine so bright, now's the time I close my eyes - soft wind touch my face, Cool sand upon the place where I once kissed you And held you close. Now I will reach for the stars... Because Oh my love, that's where you are... Though the storms of black night rage on I still see your face I still feel your lips on mine And though my heart feels all alone without you I still hear you sing to me I still hear your voice on the sea... vertical horizon |
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RAM Member
since 2000-03-24
Posts 153 |
yepr, jm. "exquisite" describes this one perfectly. WTG Parker. a bunch of great images here, from the onset ("And you paint those words, A dusting of shells and crushed pearls"), and then right on through. Thanks for posting it. Rick |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is excellent, Parker, one of your best! Well done! I thoroughly enjoyed this! Denise |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corazon, and who says it isn't about you, thank you. Janet Marie, I can tell you what pages to look up, since I just finished getting my head out of it.... This poem is a collaboration with my friend Dic. I'm glad you like, he'll be pleased. Parker |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Ram and Denise, you snuck in there inbetween, thanks for the comments. Parker |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
WOW! I must admit I reread this several times....truly a very thought provoking poem with simply amazing imagery. Very well done James! ( now about your friend.....oh.ehm...we will discuss this in adult. I want to hear all about him!) Marina |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow! This is excellent...so visual and so full of wonderful words used just right. |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
This was incredible! I loved the wording, the passion in each line...this is one of my favorites of yours "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O,no! it is an ever-fixed mark....William Shakespeare |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Now, this is poetry. At it's finest Liz |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very nice, my friend... This was an enjoyable read...  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Amazed by your talent and in awe of your work. This is magnificent!!!! Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Parker, you've woven a lovely tapestry here with these tender words...so very fluid and gentle. ~ Claire |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
*big sigh* Parker..I don't know who this was written for, but I'm sure she's sitting there with the biggest smile on her face right now and sighing too. This is perhaps my favorite of all your work, I love the feel to it  |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Parker, you should collaborate more often! This is lush in imagery and ever so beautiful. From the heart always is. Corinne |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parker~ I enjoyed the images woven into the 'Tapestry'. A lovely, lovely piece. It's a 'wall-hanger' for sure. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh sheesh Parker...this is breathtaking.... You certainly know the way into a woman's soul...through her eyes. Bravo sir! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
My friend Dic Webster II, defines the following as........ Tapestry - A rich heavy cloth woven with multi-coloured pictorial designs. Velocipede - an early bicycle propelled by pushing the feet along the ground. Vernacular - The idiom of a specific prefession or trade. Also the normal spoken language of a country or region. Wampum - Small strung beads or polished shells, once used by North American Indians as currency or jewelry Tintinnabulation - The ringing of bells. Valance - A short ornamental curtain handing from the edge. Servile - subservant, slavishly submissive, suitable to a servant or slave. Vicissitudes - A change or variation, the quality of being changeable. Victual - Food suitable for consumption. Waif - Something found and unclaimed. as an object cast up by the sea. thank you all for your wonderfull comments. Parker |
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