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Every Other Sunday, A Love and Hate Affair
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Every Other Sunday, A Love and Hate Affair |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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My cage had air today, or perhaps it's door ajar I flittered free, my mind unable to dispel the notion of chains. A slow drive, the hallowed university, it's library I frequent. What use have engineering students for humanities? One book of poesy in hand, last checked out in 1958. Another ancient, it's smooth leather cover tied by once red now pink string almost disintegrates at the pluck of gentle disrobement. The wooden swing cupping me a temporary fruit of the giant tree. Avant garde free press perused while enjoying a stout Cohiba. Last of a batch from a Syrian co-worker in gratitude for my dispatching an overbearing manager from a place I no longer work. Unlike the Sunday morning highway, my section of library catches the afternoon overflow of students from other floors. I could forgive the black girl at the next table her wheezing and even pray for her recovery. But not the alternating slam of the pen and highlighter. Nor the ruckus of the turned page which rivaled the thunder producing aluminum sheet manned by an enthusiastic stagehand and reduced to a faint echo the original felling of it's father tree. The return drive, it's civilized attempt towards peace. A reworking of the Cuban cigar with windows rolled down turned angst ridden. A close call with a aggresive public bus, tailgating by a redneck, police sirens demanding I sway my course. I saw you in the red mustang. Coal black hair and pure alabaster skin. Your look the frozen glaze over bone china. A frightened doe trying to freeze fear in zen like denial of reaction to his baiting. He a course, crewcut thick neck. I inched up because you are beautiful. His wrath not confined to the car's glass I did us all a favor and focused on my cigar. I know you both were looking at me. For two different reasons. For that life lived before the light changed I tried to will your escape. With no right I'd have taken you away. Instead we all continued our course on the dual lanes of Love and Hate. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb [This message has been edited by RSWells (edited 11-12-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Richard, again you have proven yourself to be a masterful writer. I felt I could reach out and touch that poetry book, tied in faded ribbon. The slamming of the pen on the table, even the smell of that cigar (which wasn't so pleasant for me) and that aggressive bus. And with great mastery you managed to spin a web, a brief love/hate triangle. Another well orchestrated symphony of a Sunday afternoon, Wells style. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (edited 11-12-2001).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting reading....James |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Amazing, Richard, I fell right into this, at the library, and even more so in the car. Wow. Extremely strong writing. Sandra |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I have such a love of librarys and old books. I always feel like I am going into another time when I have an old book in my hand. This poem took me there and then had me follow you when you headed home. Such a day filled with mixed emotions. Your work seems to be drawing a portrait of you in my minds eyes. There is much pain always penned into your words. I hope for joy and love in your near furture. Very well done and a total joy to read.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Excellent! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Richard--I am a watcher...and I've seen very clearly with this poem. Well done! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggssssssss) CLAPPING WILDLY!!! I LOVE IT!!! A heartaching love affair, a picturesque library setting, and a schema of pure wisdom fills your marvelous words! (smiles) You always have such an incredible talent of describing emotions! My heart goes outot you and wishes true love forever for your loving heart! (big hugggsssss) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Richard, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Richard...I especially enjoyed this one. You painted a very clear picture, and I could almost sense you looking over at me when I reached the red light....slight smile, cigar smoke drifting out the window...oh yes, I was right there. Got myself right into this one, I did. Well done! Nancy. ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
You know how to set a scene and describe it in detail, Richard. Excellent work!! All writing comes |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
You know I really enjoyed this, but 1958? My God, I have a book to return~!!!!!! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I love your Sundays. Keep writing them. For Mondays are kind to me when you do...even if I did catch it this Tuesday morn...I'm slipping..you're not...This is magic. Sincerely, Regina |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Powerfully written Richard ... wonderful descriptive piece indeed! You drew me into these moments beautifully, very much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now that was one first class write Richard. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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