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chasing rain
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since 2001-05-15

Posts 737
Canada

0 posted 2002-03-18 09:43 PM

Her fingers stroked the playing cards within her worn down hands,
Creased with age, and tender care of knitting wooly socks.
She placed them first on 'jack o' hearts', then onto ten of spades,
Twirling on her finger, now, her curly silver locks.
The clock struck five with careless ease and mocked the cane she held,
She gazed outside with longing for a breeze of summer air.
She once had loved, and now she lost her only living dream
And by this dream, she realized this game was solitaire.
Each man she loved, each man she lost was different every time,
And every bruise she kept within became her only friend.
A 'king o' clubs' will never suit a loving 'queen of hearts',
And knowing this, each night, each day, she wished her life would end.
But every time she played this game, this game of solitaire,
A loving hand had given warmth to her heart that hadn't been.
Today, she beat the cards at last, and with a hearty laugh,
She dropped her cane and threw her cards,
To sail in the wind.

+ + + + +
This being more symbolic than most of my other poems, I've decided to post this one. It's actually old...quite old. But a friend of mine suggested I post it, so I am. ^^ Apparently, older is better. =P lol. So, I hope you all enjoy this as I have enjoyed reading yours! Thanks to all! ^_^

-Leah

Meep.

[This message has been edited by chasing rain (03-18-2002 09:45 PM).]

anonymous albert ?

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since 2001-03-23

Posts 2979

1 posted 2002-03-18 09:51 PM

Who said "older is better"? =P...I found this one from you VERY symbolic; indeed,

You usually dont use a object as a symbol of the things you discribe...

"And by this dream, she realized this game was solitaire.
Each man she loved, each man she lost was different every time,"

Everything was well done...the way you written it. Beautiful as always. More says I? ^^

"Dont piss me off, Im runing out of places to hide the bodies."

[This message has been edited by anonymous albert ? (03-18-2002 09:57 PM).]

PoetryIsLife

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since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

2 posted 2002-03-20 03:17 AM

Leah.... who's that qoute by? I'm curious.

On to the poem.... I must say, this is one of the best I've read on here. One thing I noticed was the depth of the story you created for us.... from begining to end, it kept it's pace, and was easily pictured in our mind's eyes. We could see the old woman, feel the cards on our fingertips, and feel the lumps on her heart.

That is what really struck me... the beauty of your words. And then, I truely loved the ending. So free, so happy... splendid.

Today, she beat the cards at last, and with a hearty laugh,
She dropped her cane and threw her cards,
To sail in the wind.

Very well done, my friend.

~ Titus

My motto... always changing, always improving, living life in veiw of eternity.

LCBS
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since 2001-11-29

Posts 532
Connecticut

3 posted 2002-03-20 08:19 PM

wow...this was written very very well. I liked teh symbolism, and I loved the idea...

Very Cool

Thanks for the read

~Lisa

cherish
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since 2001-03-25

Posts 1639
swimming in fairy floss...........

4 posted 2002-03-21 12:22 PM

"A 'king o' clubs' will never suit a loving 'queen of hearts',"

*shudders*....this is an excellently written piece leah...youve outdone yourself with this one. i loved the whole thing...reminds me of why i enjoyed your poems to begin with.

im glad youve decided to post again....keep them coming chickita

My england is goodly- are you strudable?

Starr
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since 2001-02-08

Posts 100

5 posted 2002-03-21 09:18 AM

Very very nice...I like it a lot!!
Very well written!.!.!.!
I Like that line a lot though " 'king o' clubs' will never suit a loving 'queen of hearts',"

Thx for sharing

Every action of our lives touches some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

xShUgArHiGhx

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since 2000-09-26

Posts 3150
tRyIn tO fIt iN2 mY oWn ShoEs

6 posted 2002-03-21 03:48 PM

Awesome job Leah!!! Really terrific write

iTs bEeN 1 Of ThOsE dAyZ 4 2 MaNY dAyZ nOw..I jUst NeEd a DaY whErE tHe WOrLd cAn tAkE cArE of ItsElf..

knightlyshadows
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since 2001-04-14

Posts 791
obscured vision

7 posted 2002-03-21 04:40 PM

Yes, this was an awesome write Leah. I too love the quoted pieces already given above *points above her* but I also really REALLY liked this part too, the italics bit the most:

quote:
She once had loved, and now she lost her only living dream
And by this dream, she realized this game was solitaire.
Each man she loved, each man she lost was different every time,
And every bruise she kept within became her only friend.
A 'king o' clubs' will never suit a loving 'queen of hearts',

This goes to mah library leeeee~aaaah. Great write and i'm glad you decided to post this one, even if it is old. heh I'm gonna bug you now for more of your work like i do MC. Can't wait for more from you and miss seeing you here. Love ya *pecks*
..tiff..

“A single choice can build destinies,or destroy them.”

I know Im not perfect but I can smile
& I hope that you c this heart behind my tired eyes

Cinderelly
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since 2001-12-31

Posts 189
NM, USA

8 posted 2002-03-22 01:20 AM

The storytelling in this poem is amesome! Great job!

Life is a moderately good play w/ a badly written thrid act. - Unknown

keoni
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since 2000-10-16

Posts 850
Up in the mountains in the NFC

9 posted 2002-03-24 12:33 PM

I'm glad I got around in time. I'm glad you decided to post this one too. I loved it! It was awesome. Don't need to go much into depth, this one fits my life so perfectly right now.
Jon

"Only God can judge me" Tupac Shakur
"Sometimes it takes a painful loss to realize you are free"- Bouncing Souls

Dunphy
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since 2002-03-14

Posts 82
Massachusetts USA

10 posted 2002-03-25 12:12 PM

very powerful card is psades.
the meaning of speads is death.
hearts is also a powerful card.
hearts mean loves.
the third powerful one is daimonds.
daimonds mean money.
and the last but not least is clubs.
the clubs mean it's a message.

i love cards i'm a card playa. i used ot gamble but not no more. it is a negative habit and very exspencive.
playin cards is awl about fun not money.
you realy put out my life. myl ife represents cards.

well you di a good job wit thiss i hope you keep awn commin wit more of these posts. they be kewl. i liked tha read. keep'em cummin. love ya

                    from kevin reid
                    aka dunphy
                  18 m massachusetts
             [email protected]

Android 17

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since 2001-07-21

Posts 664
Winnipeg

11 posted 2002-03-25 05:03 PM

Eh! I remember reading this while back! And my mind still stands---it was as good and symbolic as it was when I first read it! It's nice to see that you posted it!

But it gets me thinking...what else are you hiding from us? Lol

Others are too in love with the sound of their own voice to speak the truth...

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