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Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

0 posted 2003-03-01 09:14 PM

Ceviche
By: Noah Eaton
3/1/03

Rolando sits late at night at the Costa del Sol
Eats his paella, orders another mauby for the house to satisfy his soul
Placed his wishes on a wire-mesh strainer
Blanched them on a griddle so they can simmer

Sr. Bravo lies his feet on the toadstool by the Paseo
With his bandoneon in hand, the local legend of punteado
While Inés stands on the sideline, in a red dress
A red dress as vibrant as the sunrise over Santiago, I must confess

And from behind the juice bar Guillermo says…

Have you been looking for the new prima donna?
Well, my friend, she’s right here swaying in melisma
They say olives can’t spend a life in hydrolysis
Get leached, get fermented, ripen for the best of the season

So get out there and work those castanets
Join the palmeros and leave those tongs for the chef
‘Cause that sinuous smile is closer than you think
Waiting for you to leap into the drink…

Doesn’t it all taste better?
When the lemon is lying there on the rim of that half-full glass?
So get out there and join the dance…

Guillermo sits at the piano, keying Baires 72
Starts up the Valsisimo and so begins the prelude
Inés stands there shaking like a gordal tree
Rolando gently taps her shoulder, she turns to face him, singing…

Let’s strike up a Sevillana together, what do you say?
And she takes his hand and lets her heels give way
Let’s get as good as it gets and blend it on puree
Pivot those toes, adjust your heels, and let’s play…

Doesn’t it all taste better?
When the lemon is lying there on the rim of that half-full glass?
So get out there and join the dance…

Listened to Loudres muttering, I heard a proverb through his guitar,
”Tell me with whom you walk and I will tell you who you are”
And through her song, he could hear her Quejío
As he and she turned face to face, their desires tapping in zapateodo

You’ve got to get inside the temple than wait outside
Let that skirt pirouette, the poetry come out in 2/4 time
Flavor that cuisine with some lime juice
Marinate that whitefish, and the cilantros flavor shall work through

Toss the greens over, make your own vinaigrette
Ceviche is ready, life will never taste so full of flavor again
Don’t close your eyes, there’s too many colors swarming
“A bird in the hand is worth more than 100 flying”

“A bird in the hand is worth more than 100 flying”…

Doesn’t it all taste better?
When the lemon is lying there on the rim of that half-full glass?
So get out there and join the dance…
Doesn’t it all taste better?
When the lemon is lying there on the rim of that half-full glass?
So get out there and join the dance…

”Tell me with whom you walk and I will tell you who you are”

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-02-2003 01:33 AM).]

CSKpoet
Senior Member

since 2002-07-12

Posts 845
Island in Paradise

1 posted 2003-03-02 02:40 AM

Absolutely music to my heart..passionate!
wonderfully penned with artisic presentation

hugs, Cher

Poetry is:
Passion, imagination and intellect running together.

Aloha with warmest regards, Cheryl Stewart Koomoa

[This message has been edited by CSKpoet (03-02-2003 11:55 PM).]

leighsa
Member

since 2003-02-27

Posts 74
Oregon, United States Of America

2 posted 2003-03-02 02:47 AM

Mistletoe,
Thanks so much for the lovly card...
I was very scared about putting my work out there, now knowing that i can make it i will be putting many of my poems out and they are just all about everything....
You yourself is also a vey creative writer..
I like your work Keep it up and this is coming from a person that is very amuzed...
Try reading my poem One... tell me what u think
Ashgiel

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

3 posted 2003-03-02 10:04 AM

enjoyed

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2003-03-02 11:00 AM

Noah,
You always astound me, geat work.

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

5 posted 2003-03-02 11:03 AM

I love it Noah. The words almost had me dancing.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Ericc
Member Elite

since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

6 posted 2003-03-02 04:30 PM

Wow Noah...this is pretty amazing!
Eric

A Whisper's Caress
Senior Member

since 2000-11-03

Posts 791
on the horizon of a fairytale

7 posted 2003-03-02 04:57 PM

Noah,

So glad I stopped in today. Outstanding work, you have always written far beyond your years.

Annie

ever deep...runs
the wishing well
for fairytale illusions

BlackWolf
New Member

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9

8 posted 2003-03-02 05:08 PM

Very colorful and rich with imagery. Extremly talented work. Enjoyed.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2003-03-02 07:05 PM

Noah this is one of my favorites...this is worthy of a poetic black belt...fantastic writing...James

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

10 posted 2003-03-02 07:11 PM

.... I can hear the castanetas, such a vivid chant! You have a wonderful grasp on this passionate scenery.
Margherita

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

11 posted 2003-03-02 07:14 PM

WOW~So well done sidekick!
Love this...makes me feel like dancing!!
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

12 posted 2003-03-02 11:38 PM

Well CO buddy, I thought I could just sit here tonight and relax...but now my feet want to dance! Plus there are so many new words for me in this one! Ay caramba!

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