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Scary Smooth
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Scary Smooth |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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I fished an ice cube from my drink because I knew that just one more would mar the shade of amber-tall-- "damn, don't I look good in red?" I saw the white break through in chips. I gazed at moldy ceiling dark and down the bar, they saw me bored. I flipped a cartoon coaster then-- just because I could-- aiming for the slight fissure above me, breaking the white light as though I were a saint. (I wrote the script on napkins there...) and there were maps in vinyl veins waiting for my destiny. Bob was there. He brought his cane. Leather from the finest bulls--- testicles in stretch of pull. I always thought he didn't get the joke--a shame it was on him-- he needed dead bull's balls to walk. He had a polished brass steer head boasting two proud sturdy horns. I thought that gave him leverage, but he wobbled anyway and I was never quite convinced if I loved Bob, or loved his cane. Ann was there in full red hair; she always wore it tight--- and then she'd let it down with flair I admit I was surprised the first time that I'd seen that bun free of pins and hair unsprung-- wondering why she hid all night-- all that flame just waiting there. I didn't know of drama then. Sandy always looked so sad. She was the sort that had that "look". Wide brown eyes in search of yours, she always seemed truly concerned-- asking, "Do you want some more?" and before you would say "no" you found another there. Soldiers in a line of stand sometimes chips to spare the ice. cigarettes and bad juke box and bad dancers asking twice making me grow mean and dark telling them just where to go with notes profound "where to get off" with details certainly implied. You'd think they might have changed the mix-- it still tasted of goldfish-- and some grit of crumbled cheese one lone pretzel protesting lack of mustard dignity-- my god, what am I doing here? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) I'll just stay away from that Scary Smooth and enjoy some nice honey chamomile tea! (kiss on cheek) This is a wonderfully haunting image, sweet friend, this almost felt to me like some kind of Moulin Rouge-esque night joint, I LOVE IT, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'my god, what am I doing here?' I'm not sure but you're scaring me...smoothly  |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Excellent! you took me to the bar with you.But I must add, mash whiskey will kill you.Switch to blended canadian while there is still time.  Jason |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Karen, I felt like I was right there with you in the bar... Hey, I asked Capt. Ron what "scary smooth" was the other day and can't find the thread to see what he said. But, maybe Jason answered then? Is it moonshine, mountain dew....something like that? If so, if I ever drink again, it'll still be rum and coke, I would imagine..... Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hey? ethel? I have no idea lovie... I just figure "scary smooth" is whatever you are addicted to at the time... hugs you. been awhile and duncan better come kiss me before I eat more of this trail mix... and Jason? switched to Crown a long time ago! and I think I should go sleep now...sheesh. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
well too bad you are heading of to sleep..I was buying the next round...then I know a place that you can ist..and just watch the passers by...while sipping on your favorite..or eating a few oysters.. quiet enough you can actually talk... |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Probably the same thing I am. Same empty as home, but with a different soundtrack. And a "Bull Pizzle" cane? Ain't seen one o' dem ina while! ~yeti |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Man... talk about "where everybody knows your name"... Very, very nicely done. For all those interested... The original Scary Smooth was a bottle of Ezra Brooks Kentucky Whiskey that I bought from a friend of mine's store (He was the manager.) He described it as "Scary Smooth", and another member of Passions took it and ran with it. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
You've got trail mix???? Be right there. Shoulda known you'd know...lmao!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OMG!! I love this! Wish I lived closer whe'd sit down and chat over a shot of scary smooth.... You took the reader 'there' and it was a great bar to visit... Thanks for buyiong the round. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
HeeHee....Ringo...is "scary smooth" as potent as "Wild Turkey"? I'd probably better stay with "Bacardi Rum"....that is if I ever drink again.....I'm crazy enough without that. I do like to get together with friends, though... |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
imageweaver you.. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
even with my rotten memory, there are some things I just can't forget. Remind me not to go there again. The place was damned depressing. sigh... hugs all. I think I'm gonna fight the pillows early for a change. (and yes, this IS early for me.)  love you all. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
I could listen to to you tell stories all night K - amazing xxoo |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
serenity blaze - liked this one, the more I read it the more I liked it... BC |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how'd I miss this one? neat write K |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Yup I felt like I was sittin there with ya. Think I'll pass on the scary smooth but pour me a coffe and I'll be the designated driver... Maybe we could sit and shoot the "bull" for awhile... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wha'd'ya mean, what are you doing there... where everybody knows your name? Hugs...  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Serenity~ Who ever told you you could write poetry sure knew what they were talking about.Life's experiences return to us in many different forms. Enjoyed...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
Do you know you always take me places I've never been before honestly..I really enjoy being transported by your words..uhh yeah something like that..sorry lol in a funk..a good funk methinks  ciaoIf at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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machiner Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 67MA, US |
"and there were maps in vinyl veins waiting for my destiny" Good line...nicely played collection of words...I keep trying to tuck my feet beneath the barstool. Thank you machiner Happy Living |
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