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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
“I don’t know which is uglier,” she was telling me as she handed me first one picture then another, “You, or your truck.” “If I catch you at just the right angle.” She smiled,” you don’t look so bad,” “but face on, man, you take one ugly picture.” I laughed, not offended at all for some reason By this woman that was sitting across from me Wearing the same jeans and faded shirt Smelling slightly of sage smoke and sweat. “Well,” I offered, “I didn’t ask you to waste the film.” “WASTE THE FILM!!” she shouted as heads turned to see what the problem was and her butt rose a foot off the booth bench “You have no idea what wasting film is!” was her indignant follow up, “Those pictures are good, especially the ones of you.” She reached into a backpack and fished out papers “Here, sign this release and I’ll go WASTE someone else’s time. I chuckled and waved at the barman “Couple of shots of Jose if you would” I took the papers and signed them Handed her one of the shots And said “To the depths of your vision.” Slammed mine down and waited. “What did you mean by that?” she asked. “Well, it seemed pretty obvious to me that you see beyond the surface when you photograph.” I replied. “I see you think you are pretty smooth.” She answered. “No Ma’am, I don’t, I’m nobody, but I know you’re good.” “I’m going over into Arkansas tomorrow.” She said with a laugh, “Want to go with me?” “I can show you the dew of the Ozark Mountains” I thought about it for a couple of seconds And told her “Sure, what time you want to leave?” “Now.” She said, “You drive.” ………………………………………… Along the verdant valley far below the ridge Along the winding highway, lies old Bowly’s bridge I used to go there swimming in the summers sun Had me one or two there when we were both too young Can you meet me there at midnight on warm summer eve Were the words promises or are they things we now must grieve You told me that you’d love me and we would find a way To make old Bowly’s our private place to play We can watch the sunrise and hear the cardinal sing Drink some campfire coffee and not think of anything Later we’ll go walking down along the banks Lose ourselves in cedar that grow in crowded ranks We’ll find the hidden hollow soft with cool green grass Rest a while in shadows as we stare at Ringman’s pass When our hearts have rested and the world has ceased its shove We’ll find ourselves in sleeping bags wrapped in our sweet love. [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (02-18-2003 12:37 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
“I can show you a dew places in the Ozark Mountains” ...    |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
“I can show you the dew of the Ozark Mountains" [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (02-18-2003 11:44 AM).] |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
I like the journey so far...But is she really gonna show you "dew" places so soon? Good thread Dude! Ed |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Still works for me! |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
“To the depths of your vision.” A fitting toast to a photographer who sees beyond the surface...I could do the same to you, Ron...a poet who writes beyond the surface...salut.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
What I like about these stories of yours is how you manage to keep the story line plain and simple, ~ordinary~, and yet develop and build extraordinary characters all at the same time...not to mention for the tenth time probably, your ability to create the imagery and place us ~right there~, sites, sounds and smells..... Such talent! Love these. Thanks, Pat, oh, also the poem at the end...nice addition.... ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Aha! So we're off to the Ozarks!  Have to run and look see... Good stuff Ron! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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CD Member
since 2001-01-27
Posts 101 |
Very interesting take...I truly enjoyed it! CD |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
*smiling* and if you know what it would take to make me smile today, you would be complimented indeed |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...very nice...James |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
very nice |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Capt. Ron, I'm really enjoying these...  "Love makes the world go around" ~with love and hugs from Ethel GG~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-18-2003 03:47 PM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Thatta boy....That's the Toerag spirit...go shake the dew off her lily in Arkansas.... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Travis does meet the most interesting women. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Lessee....not Siloam Springs, that's on the Arkansas side.....Most likely Salisaw, eh? Good stuff -- I like the way you built the history without ever stating it directly....things like "Wearing the same jeans and faded shirt" when they hadn't been mentioned before. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Ah, there it is, I was ready for the retrospective trip back but just found this, now I can retrace your destination from where you depated, yay, and do I love those Ozarks, we all love you so much! You have such a ebautiful heart, sweet Ron, 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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