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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Puppeteer So you’re the master puppeteer. Invisible strings they must have been, jerking me to serve your lowly wishes, in this pubescent purple costume, and you, the charming clown-magician. I smiled and danced then, a marionette scripted to your spoofing whims, upon your shiny wooden stage, a toy theatre lost now in the shadows, you move my mouth to form silent words. These tangled strands left me all akimbo, in limbo, you’d like me to forever dwell, hanging by filaments of your control. But, this ain’t no "Punch and Judy," and I will cut the cords magnificently. Ventriloquist calls to me with a swazzle, all a frazzle, over absolutely nothing. © 2000 Corinne M. Bailey |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This is a disturbing yet touching piece, with a strong ending. Well done! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ I like it. In getting to know you, I have a feeling that no one 'pulls your strings'. I like your strength in the ending. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Corinne, this is a very intrigueing poem. Marina |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks, Martie and Marina. And Marge, yes, I let someone pull my strings for a time, but then I woke up and smelled the coffee! Thanks, Marge! Corinne |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Parker, an Irish Nymph you say? Well, Saints be golly, I think I feel a couple of Irish poems coming on...hmmm, I have one here somewhere... Corinne |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I know one thing, Corinne. You ain't no dummy!!!  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another fabulous poem, Corinne!! Denise |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Ah Corinne, another master poem by the poemeteer herself. Now your the puppeteer and the puppet too, pulling your own strings. Bravo! Parker..... did I say nymph. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Its 3:00 o'clock time for another puppet showing....... How about an Irish elf dance. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Ahh, I see you are not familiar with the ancient Irish rites of spring...It must be time to dredge up my old Irish Poem for ya, me laddie! Corinne Mary |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow, this one left me breathless..a very powerful piece you've written here Corinne |
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