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rwood
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0 posted 2001-08-25 12:20 PM


He was a visitor
Not touristing. For his Grandmother
Was rooted from a long lineage
Of medieval hill dwellers

How he wished his father
Had never left the vine soil
Rich with both the riping old
and new. Walled in ancient splendor

He first saw her upon balcony
hanging out the blankets of spun wool.
The sheets of sunbright white
She was magnificent in fresh light

While he watched her sing in quiet
Harmony. With the warm breezes of
Tingling sun. He could not bring
Himself to interrupt the vision.

She then ate a slice of baked bread
Still wafting fresh from her pedestal
Bits of butter were smeared
From the corners of her mouth

He hid at the corner of the building
Wishing to be the tissue for her lips
Then she was gone. Inside he strained
To see at least a shadow of her beauty

As he removed himself from the corner
The stuccoed walls seemed rough enough
To scale. As he would now have the
Courage to do so. In his attempt to see.

Then she came through the heavy door
Passing him drunken in the scent
Of her perfume. She carried canvas
And palette. He turned to follow secretly

She placed herself in the shade
So as to not allow the paint to dry
Too quick. And began an empty canvas
Stroking greens and golds and blues

He was amazed at her talent. For the
Palazzo came to life before his eyes
He was mesmerized by her dark hair
Swept up as tendrils necked her nape

He took one step forward towards her
Nigh, but a young man crossed the grass
Before him. Greeting her by Name, Amelia.
Sweeping her in his arms with kiss

He lost himself in envy. But realized
The young man held a prize, a vintage
That he would never taste. But still
He drank in what could have been
The Tuscany of him.

[This message has been edited by rwood (edited 08-25-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Regina Wood - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-08-25 03:29 PM


Oh this is fantastic, and I know there is much more to say, but WOW...
Sandra

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2 posted 2001-08-25 04:09 PM


RWood~

Lovely - and this ...

'He was mesmerized by her dark hair
Swept up as tendrils necked her nape'


EXQUISITE !
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Ava'sEden
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3 posted 2001-08-26 05:08 PM


Okay, now we have to take a trip. The romance of this makes me want to pack up and go. Thelma and Louise go to Italy! Hugs!

Ava~

MARK V SHELDON
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4 posted 2001-08-26 06:02 PM


Brought back scenes, indirectly, of the best film ever made -- period:  "Cinema Paradiso."  A most lovely description, Regina.  (Makes me want to continue the story into a better ending for the poor fellow...)

-MVS

"It's all in the details -- the Big Picture always takes care of itself."
-MVS


rwood
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5 posted 2001-08-26 06:15 PM


Sandra: Thank you sweet Lady. Your words are always appreciated.

Marge: I'm so glad you liked that part. I'm role playing again. The male perspective is a hard reach. But I think we know what's pretty!

Ava: LOL! They may not let us board a plane. Without straight jackets. Thank you for being my ever constant accepting companion!

Mark: Please do! Not only would I be honored, but this ending came out of nowhere. If anyone could come up with a sequel to this Poor fellow. He needs happiness.   He needs an Amelia of his own.

citizenx
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6 posted 2001-08-26 06:17 PM


Like Mark I was reminded of a film, mine was Stealing Beauty.

Beautifully penned, wonderful soft images, rich and breathtaking

"the blizzard of the world has crossed the threshold and it has overturned
the order of the soul" leonard cohen

poetsguild
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7 posted 2001-08-26 06:30 PM


Elegantly wrought
pensive and sad
innately glorious

I guess you can tell I like this one

Gwendrina
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8 posted 2001-08-26 07:32 PM


HI RW,

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS ONE! The scenery,
detail and flow tantalizes the reader with their beauty. Just like the bystander in the poem, one is drawn in from the beginning and
held captive until the end.

Splendid piece!!
Wendy

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9 posted 2001-08-26 07:35 PM


Wow you get inside other's skin extremely well, and I so enjoy the emotions you write, as I find myself feeing that I am right there with our characters - awesome write once again!

~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that!

rwood
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10 posted 2001-08-27 06:30 AM


citizenx: Such a wonderful comment. Stealing Beauty was fabulous. Thank you so much.

poetsguild: Wow! Thank you for your lovely comment!

Gwendrina: I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it. Very gracious and kind.

Mysteria: So glad I could share this with you. Thank you Dear Lady.

Sincerely,
Regina

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