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The Victoria Sofa-Sequel
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The Victoria Sofa-Sequel |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone 
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Jenny, searching for a companion chair for her beautiful Victorian sofa, began perusing antique shops regularly.She found many chairs, but none quite regal enough to stand beside her lovely sofa. While searching, she met an interesting gentleman by the name of David. His shop brought an odd feeling of peace to her, whenever she entered. His portrait art adorned the walls, and his favorite model appeared to be a young woman bearing a striking resemblance to Jenny in her youth. They often reminisced about the 20's, fondly recalled as their "heyday", while she looked for the perfect chair. Back at home the sofa sat alone, waiting, and wondering if perhaps she was not sufficient to please her owner. One misty morning Jenny made her daily venture to the antique shop. As she entered, David rushed over to her. "You must see the chair I've found, she was made for you". Jenny gladly followed him into the back room where he held aside pieces already sold. There stood a lovely, high backed, lavender velvet chair. Her carved wood matched exactly that of the sofa. "Why it looks as though they were made together" exclaimed Jenny. David patted her arm tenderly and told her he would deliver the chair to her if she wished. Late that afternoon, the chair arrived. Though it was quite an effort, David managed to carry her in and place her next to the sofa. Jenny clapped her hands like a child and told David to please sit down. The sofa fluffed her cushions as David and Jenny sat down. As she looked at the chair, she felt a strange feeling, as though her sister had come home. She never knew she had a sister, but that had suddenly changed. David reached for Jennys' hand with a soft smile. The sofa felt love surround her.... and the chair inwardly winked. [This message has been edited by catalinamoon (edited 11-14-2001).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* oh I like it...I like it. This is wonderful, Sandra. The whole poem became a wonderful vision of love.   Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
The sofa felt love surround her.... and the chair inwardly winked. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sandra...Perfect! Just perfect!! I love it! Gee, I get so excited after reading one of these 'somewhere in time' writes. What absolutely wonderful closing lines here. Just love it...can't you tell? ~hugs, Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
I didn't have a dozen roses available ... I hope these will suffice!!! Excellent,mornings are good to you. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 CLAPPING WILDLY!!! Oh Sandra, this is sooooooo beautiful, I love it! (smiles) Such a happy story of found love, which will soon come true for you too! (sigh) I love it, sweet friend! (kiss on cheek) This is soooooo beautiful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sandra, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
fun i like fun some times we poets are a little to serious thank you for the reminder Arthur |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Here's an idea for you: what if Jenny and David were to meet Elise and Richard in the 20's through a secret passageway shared by the sofa and chair...?  I enjoyed this tale like a home-cooked meal. Don't stop, Sandra -- you're tapping into a wonderful alternate talent which compliments your other styles nicely (and I had a feeling that the "reception" would be very positive  ). Thanks for the link.-MVS "If you don't ask: you don't get." -Steve Miller http://www.davidicke.com/icke/index1c.html [This message has been edited by MARK V SHELDON (edited 11-14-2001).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I'm into antiques, especially winking chairs Where can I get one? |
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Jeremiah Johnson Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 1223Brooksville, Fl, U.S |
well it's been a long time old friend. i'm back now to stay forever cause i missed this place so much. so i'm gonna read all your work that i missed. yours truely HAVOC I'm a dying romantic and when i can no longer write i can no longer live -Jeremiah Johnson- |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoy this descriptive style of writing from you...James |
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