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The Willow Princess
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The Willow Princess |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
The Willow Princess Early April -- always finds me fighting the last bout of cool air across "Jesse's Point." Sloshing the last sip from the sterling flask you had engraved -- "now more than ever" I can't keep the lump from my throat. My recall never fades, yet tightens its grip each year -- I see you reaching for the line and then all is charred to black. Tumbled onto the point, "Willow Princess" her sails in shreds, her bow cracked, and me -- wounded and waking alone. These days, I hear the droning speech your father made the day we eyed "The Princess." His fear now leaves him without a daughter and me the target of his bitter seeds. If I could only sing to you again, hold you tightly on the crinkled leather couch as I breathe the fragrance of your hair -- I'd cast my remaining years into the sea, and not regret a single day. But, I know the waves are only friendly to the brave and you would have me to live and sail another day. Surviving on one thread, I stumble on -- shivering in the last whisper of you sighing my name. Robert Joseph ~enb~ [This message has been edited by Robert Joseph (edited 01-27-2001).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
mournful nostalgia lovely |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Poignant.... haunting..... wow... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RJ~ This is absolutely lovely ... I don't often find myself groping for the proper thoughts - but this is one of those times ... Just know that I found it hauntingly portrayed ... ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wow! Beautiful!  |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
bravo, your talent shines through on this piece brightly! eyn |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Virginia, Marge, Sunshine, Poet deVin, and Neve... Thank you, I'm pleased to know you each enjoyed this tale of ''seaside blues.'' Robert Joseph |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Robert, "The Willow Princess" is a beautifully written expression of longing. But I am dying of curiosity...is this autobiographical, or just a haunting fiction? David2 |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
What an Awe inspiring piece ... loved it  |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
David, and Rex, Thanks for reading and responding. Your replies are greatly appreciated. Robert Joseph Ps just a bit of writing, David. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
This "just a bit of writing" is exceptional, drew me in from start to finish. Well done! To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Thank you, Marilyn...I appreciate your thoughtful remark. Robert Joseph |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This is a very sad but moving story. The beauty of the written word that emerges from such a tragedy is always unexplainable...well done!! |
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