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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Roll On I tried to think of a way to express my compassion for the living, shy of one more Hallmark card or wreath of dead flowers, without having to attend your services. Everyone else was there, including the escort you requested; an impressive sight - twelve women on Harleys at eleven o’clock on a Friday morning. No one wore black, again, your wish, instead, periwinkle dominated; I thought of a suffused summer sea, from my hiding place across the street. Ours was an odd friendship of opposites, making the loss all the more acute. There was no one else like you, there will be no one else like you for me. I’m no good at funerals, but I believe you’ve forgiven me because from behind my tree, I saw you turn, wink, and fade into the crowd. © 2001 Corinne Bailey |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Very interesting, C. Looking forward to more of this story . . . |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Corinne~ Just too cool. Poignant, sensitive and understood. 'Ours was an odd friendship of opposites, making the loss all the more acute. There was no one else like you, there will be no one else like you for me.' When someone leaves that much of an impression on you ... at least you deserve that 'wink'~  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks, Krawdad. I'm not sure I can say more about this, we'll have to see... Thank you, sweet Marge, you are a wise woman! Cor |
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ramrog Member
since 2001-08-22
Posts 50 |
well done. Enjoyed the read. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne--With just a few words you gave your friend a personality, and the wink seems very appropriate and real. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Corinne, you always write so very impressively, but there are times, such as this, that you write just a tad better than impressive... and roll on to remarkable! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes roll on...James |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Ramrog, Martie, Lady in White, and James Michael. Corinne |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
again, your unique sight has shown us something that we might have missed. . . great job. . .  -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
I don't like them either. Very well done, my dear friend...very gentle smile |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You're right - a funeral isn't necessarily where you say your 'good-bye' - it's much more private than that.. Your words ring true as always, Corinne.. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Corinne - You see things so well! I can only imagine your response to the 'wink' - Could it have been, "Darlin', if you only knew."? As you can see, I doubt that I will ever forget that line. You are simply wonderful at doing that. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Sven, Logan, Veranda, Nan! LgnJhn, you are somethin', you know that? Corinne |
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