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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 in 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. < !signature--> [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 06-19-2000).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
James~ this is stunning!  -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh how our souls are so intricately woven, and you described this oh so well. *sigh* I always thought the title was what sold this poem, along with all your wonderful verbage! I nearly have to drag out a dictionary to get through this, but oh, it is worth the extra effort!  "Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This may just become my favorite poem of yours James! You've woven this tapestry so beautifully ... it leaves me in awe! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
well you already know this is one of my favs by you... those shells and crushed pearls got me. the poem is a perfect example to show how much effort and thought you put into your poetry... and you know how i love to see a poet work hard on his poetry... this is a perfect choice to be a reflection of your work jm |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
I love this....will always be one of my favorites |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
SEA, thank you very much for that. poetFemmeFatale, thank you, I wrote it with that handy little book, just needed those special words.... Kit, thank you, thank you... Janet, thank you always sweet to me. Corazone, thank you, in many ways its a reflection of all the female poets on this site. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 06-19-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Amazing work! WOW! This was a lovely poem, and after reading what you replied....I really really liked it..we women are a mystery eh??  ~Heather |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
oh this is one of my favorites! my vote is in! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"in many ways a refection of the female poets on this sight?" FLATTERY will get you everywhere!!! Parker for president! |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
And the warp and weft of your words bind this poem together beautifully Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
X Angel, thank you, too many mysteries, not enough kissing.... A Romantic Heart, thank you sweet poet. serenity, so what other bribes can I give you...  Eric Williams, the warp and weft, very interesting view, thank you muchly. Parker |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Parker...Oh so wonderous...the way you write! |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Haleyja, Wonderfully penetratingly beautiful, very much enjoyed. Love, Cerenity |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Martie, thank you very much. Cerenity, thank you too... Parker |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
This is fantastic! Got my vote. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Thank you insect, its about time...hahaha. |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Well there you go again taking my breath away with your words......... I just love your poems!!!!!!!!! LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Martini Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 308Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Parker... this was amazing You have my vote!!! I beginning to really look for your poems they are wonderful!!! "In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: It Goes On" ~Robert Frost |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Heather and Martini, you too are putting a big smile on my face. How can I thank you... Parker |
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