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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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(Inspired by Mike's response to 'Blink') The first time we met I remember it well I saw the chip On your shoulder dwell Your arms were folded Saying "I know your kind" For me to miss it I'd have to be blind I knew better to speak So I turned to a friend Sitting close by you But we had a blend With friend chatted idly For over an hour No 'hits' and no 'misses' I didn't cower In the corner of eye I saw you relax Regrouping your thoughts Reassemble your facts Your arms came unfolded A smile crossed your face You recrossed your legs My way with grace When Mary joined us She asked if we'd met She said, "Bill meet Joan" She works at the vet I offered my hand That's when we started "we" Body language was gone As we talked oh so free Now the language I look for And it happens quite often Comes from wicked ideas When I see your eyes soften |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, yes, those softening eyes can say so much! Fine writing, Wilfred.... |
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Masked Intruder
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since 1999-05-23
Posts 1231Near golden sunsets |
I actually giggled.... |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
u've got it down Wilfred, sounds like you know this personality, I happen to be one of those women, takes awhile for me to respond with a smile, kind of stand off-ish at times not intentionally, but when I get to know you I try to be more friendly.I know men can be this way too. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I liked alot Wilfred  as always |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I'll bet you'll always love that "chip" won't you ...this is great work!! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sometimes nonverbal communication says sooooo much more than words - I like this one, Will...  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
     This poem is so true...body language is  a whole other form of communication...one that we don't have here, but we try.        |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
'Deer- My objective with this poem - was not to record a real incident but to have some fun with 'body language' - but they do tell more than we sometimes realize. Educated BL readers can detect lying among other things. thanks Masked Intruder- I think 'giggling' is contageous - now you've got me doing it - thanks a lot. Rosebud- You've spoken for most of us I'm sure - it was fun to write - thanks Vicky- Thank you Butterflies- Don't mean to disappoint - but this was fun fiction - but if it had happened - yes - I'd treasure that chip Nan - By now I'm sure you must know -I love my new 'home' in this forum - and that is precisely because of the wonderful readers like you who offer such nice replies Martie- It appears that reading my little piece evoked a whole gamut of feelings in you ~G~ - thanks for your colorful reply |
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