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Blue Flower Lonely
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Blue Flower Lonely |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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He rode in on a quite horse hiding eyes and spurring sienna heat waves Dismounting real into the footprints of hat and gloved hands Leaving proof of life within desert sands Fulfilling long prayed await of a lovely lass hanging cotton to dryer winds Her eyes did not fail her she dropped the basket and ran clothes pins flying like grasshoppers she saddled hard, the stranger and giggled the fall all the way to the ground a perfect welcome home The sun set just the way she’d imagined with silhouettes embraced in window, lamp lit white lace billowing surrender into night sky’s naked reward Peeping Tom townsfolk stood below, sighing anew The stranger of her heart had returned Her summer song had given way to lonely nights she’d cried The townsfolk anguished in sadness for a girl so devoted to one man hoping he would surely come to claim her as his own This night, all that hung in higher notion was the moon and peeling wall paper She’d counted each tiny blue flower while he was away She’d written down the number Hiding it behind his picture A sentiment of her devotion and the kisses he now owed he’d pay the note in full with many tender midnights crossing each blue flower lonely off the wall of her heart Each morning of glory he’d erase the marks while still, she slept in peaceful streams of light |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rwood, She should have painted the blue flowers red. While resting in bed. *L* |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) OH MY GOSH, THIS IS SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFULLY TOLD!!! (smiles) I can see the sapphire shimmer of the girls eyes seeing her sweetheart had returned, and the cotterpins jumping like pearl grasshoppers! (smiles) Soooooooo beautiful! I love it! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet Regina! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
A very nice story, Regina. I like the devotion felt in this piece. Good imagery!  *hugs*Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
A good story indeed! It is always a pleasure to read your poetry. Happy Holidays sweetie <3<3<3 |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
spurring sienna heat waves Dismounting real into the footprints of hat and gloved hands Leaving proof of life within desert sands =============================== she saddled hard, the stranger and giggled the fall all the way to the ground a perfect welcome home The sun set just the way she’d imagined with silhouettes embraced in window, lamp lit white lace billowing surrender into night sky’s naked reward ============================ This night, all that hung in higher notion was the moon and peeling wall paper She’d counted each tiny blue flower while he was away She’d written down the number Hiding it behind his picture A sentiment of her devotion and the kisses he now owed he’d pay the note in full with many tender midnights crossing each blue flower lonely off the wall of her heart Each morning of glory he’d erase the marks while still, she slept in peaceful streams of light ====================================== have mercy Regina.... what a very very cool write this is... it seems redundant to even mention the oh so impressive imagery ... and then lets talk about the slow burn written in with classy subtlety. Id love to know where this inspire came from I felt like I just watched a scene from a classic movie on the roamance channel this is a definate "I wish I had wrote this" keeper  Its not like you to say sorry, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Im back ... did ya miss me *L* Ok...it HELPS to click the library box if one wants to keep the keeper  hey...Im left handed .. I do everything twice |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Regina - A beautiful story of devotion and chastity - I love it. And I love the ending, too - with his devotion to her in return. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Regina, I too could see this acted out on the big screen. It strikes me as a western. You can set a mood so well...  I see LongJohn learned a new word |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
ahhhh. . . now this is a story well told Lady Regina. . . wonderful. . . -------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
she saddled hard, the stranger and giggled the fall all the way to the ground a perfect welcome home ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love this I do!! Regina, you have such a way with words... the imagery in this piece is incredible! A keeper for sure! Very well done poetess! ~hugs, Nancy~ "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!A stunning story...*sigh* my heart wept for her. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Regina, Oh I reallyyyyyyyy like this It made me smile.. and sigh. So well done, I think I to will add this to my library  Very well done  Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Regina, Honey! I'm home!  The past is history and the future is a mystery, but today is a gift and that is why it is the present! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is a wonderful, original well worded piece that made me feel warm all over..thank you ..you did a fine job with this. Kathleen (Kay) |
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misguided angel Member
since 2001-11-23
Posts 106Australia |
Regina, I may not always reply but I read all I see of yours and have come to love the way you write. Beautifully done. Andrea Summon the courage to step out of your familiar rut and suddenly many of those things which held you back will no longer have the power to do so. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Regina How easily you captivate all of our hearts with the sheer romanticism and beauty of your words. The images in this were outstanding and I love everything I read of yours. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The imagery...was magical! Well done! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Seymour: Alrighty then!!! LOL! I should have thought of that. Hugs Sy!Noah: I love the way you envision life! It warms my heart always! Michael: Hey Friend! Devotion is so important. So happy you enjoyed this one. Many smiles! Rosepetal: Happy holidays to you sweet Lady! I am so grateful for you. Your words are my enjoyment. Janet: You are an angel of a poet's heart! You see deeply and get inside the verse and I'm always honored when you do. I can honestly say the inspiration for this one came out of the blue. But I do believe when love is in waiting...it's counts many things. Stars, moments, days etc. As far as the slow burn  So glad you caught that You are a goddess of crescendo and allusion! Gosh..I need to be left handed LOL! LngJhnAg: Thank you!!! A good old fashioned love story lives in us all. I love happy endings! So glad you visited! Balladeer: I'd love to see you play the male role! When she saddles the love of her life and you both fall down...bet you wouldn't even need a stunt double. Just can't sue me for back pain...Sign here! Many thanks! Which word was that?Sven: Hey! You are always a light of encouragement! Like a big pat on the back. I hug you for that! Nancy: I'm so happy you liked that stanza. Course I might hurt someone by doing that..but it's a fantasy LOL! You're so good to me! Karen: Your spirit is always so uplifting!!! And your heart is so big. Thank you Lady! Tara: You honor me always. Thank you for connecting with this. {{hugs}} Larry: Get ready for traction! LOL! You are so cool my poet friend! Gee Doc..I just welcomed him home..when will he get out of that body cast? Kay: The greatest reward for me is when I make people happy and warm all over! You make it great to be a poet! Thanx dear Lady! Andrea: I am thrilled! To convey has become so important in my life. Thank you for being there if even in spirit! Sue: Then I have done something so right to keep you coming back. I hope to never disappoint you! {{Hugs}} Sunshine: My gratitude to you always. As you play a major part in my continuance of that magic dear Lady. Many hugs, smiles, and millions of thanks to you all. My heart is overwhelmed each day. Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Regina, this is so fantastic. So beautifully written, and such a wonderful happy ending. A toast to you.. Sandra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Regina, So would she be saddling the horse or Balladeer? LOL The past is history and the future is a mystery, but today is a gift and that is why it is the present! [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 12-09-2001).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Regina, Your talents have enhanced this forum Your writing is superb and this one no exception Simply Exquisite Liz |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Looks like motion picture and copywrite written all over this one. Hey, don't forget your somh! when you become rich and famous...I don't want your money honey, I just don't want you to forget me!!! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
To think I almost missed this one. Well done, Regina, well done indeed! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a beautiful piece Regina! The description and imagery was superb, I could visualize it perfectly. Wonderful phrasing throughout, much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Regina--This is just wonderful to read..such a romantic intent and captured mood with perfect word choice and imagery. Brava! |
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Carol Luna Member
since 2001-12-06
Posts 55 |
HOLY COW I LOVE THIS POEM (OH JEEZ) Carol Luna |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Regina, I like the way you think and write! Really enjoyed this one (I pretty much like them all, actually). "She'd counted each tiny blue flower while he was away" Now there is an imaginative and "expansive" line! Well done! e |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Poetess Reginia... you've been gone far too long Happy New Year Dear... please come back soon |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
A very well told and beautiful story. one thing-- did you mean "quiet horse"? Gotta be mosey'n on down th' road now.. cya later. There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RWood~ Stunning ! 'She’d counted each tiny blue flower while he was away She’d written down the number Hiding it behind his picture A sentiment of her devotion and the kisses he now owed he’d pay the note in full with many tender midnights crossing each blue flower lonely off the wall of her heart' Regina ... this is exquisitely done~ I am *SIGHING* at the sheer imagery of thoughts~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank goodness this was brought back. It is a work of art, Regina. The vivid imagery made me feel the breezes flapping that laundry, and I laughed at those clothespin grasshoppers. And the 'peeping' townspeople were friendly and happy, not lurking nasty voyeurs. Sure glad I didn't miss this poem! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
NOPE......or as my fave cowboy says.... NOOPPERS.. no "flaccid" here either... this one STILL does me in |
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