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Sometimes the Night
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Sometimes the Night |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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Skin soft, sweltering High breeze night, lovely so lovely the song flow of something warm and distant as a radio playing on somebody’s front porch dream These chimes try to wine me but my mind lies outside its realm in a place so far away from this beauty to another horizon perhaps the sun hasn’t jumped off the edge yet it’s just razor backed and staring melting dripping to the same beat as this old song that calls out my name like that bad boy Momma chased away I just rock and sway and let the vines creep up inside of my mind knowing I’ll never come out smelling like a rose but the laurel blooming down below is just fine with me all white and waxy like swans caught in nightlife stills Life is calm for the moment and sometimes the night feels like a frequency that I can tune into and everything I want to touch is clear ©May 2002 Rwood |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"I just rock and sway and let the vines creep up inside of my mind knowing I’ll never come out smelling like a rose but the laurel blooming down below is just fine with me all white and waxy like swans caught in nightlife stills Life is calm for the moment and sometimes the night feels like a frequency that I can tune into and everything I want to touch is clear"   (smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is yet another gorgeous piece of pure imagery from your poetic heart, sweet friend, I know just how you feel; I love spring and summer nights so so much, for the fireflies are always lighting the skies and the frogs are croaking and the moths are kissing all the lanterns and I feel I can do anything and all the beauty I feel is channeled through Mother Nature and all I have to do is select my frequency and lay back and sigh! (kiss on cheek) This is breathtaking, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, 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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
These chimes try to wine me but my mind lies outside its realm in a place so far away from this beauty to another horizon perhaps the sun hasn’t jumped off the edge yet ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Regina, there are just too many exquisite lines that jumped out at me in this one! One can feel the sweltering heavy night air here...gosh how I long for the hot summer nights yet to arrive in this part of the country. You have captured the images and feelings very well with this piece, and I once again am in awe of your talent. ~Hugs~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Skin soft, sweltering High breeze night, lovely so lovely the song flow of something warm and distant as a radio playing on somebody's front porch dream These chimes try to wine me but my mind lies outside its realm in a place so far away from this beauty to another horizon perhaps the sun hasn't jumped off the edge yet =========================== all white and waxy like swans caught in nightlife stills Life is calm for the moment and sometimes the night feels like a frequency that I can tune into and everything I want to touch is clear =========================== SO? all I had to do was ask? that was easy  and this? this is as enchanting as the first one I read...the undercurrents of anticipation are written till we feel them. Thank you for the view of you...for the company on the porch. It occurs to me, I need a whole night to read your archived posts...I know I am missing poetic heaven. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RWood~ I just like the feel of this~ 'a radio playing on somebody’s front porch dream' Lovely~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
rwood, I love the images in this. I really enjoyed Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I know those kind of nights...and they are everything you say but you say it more beautifully than they could ever be  |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
and sometimes the night feels like a frequency that I can tune into and everything I want to touch is clear" Oooo! I've felt exactly that before but I never would have been able to describe it! Wow! I am just so completely thrilled by that stanza! The whole poem is beautiful actually. You've got me in the mood for some porch lounging! *hugs* ~Krista  Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I just rock and sway and let the vines creep up inside of my mind Often I feel so far removed from the southern nights and the sky that sweeps across the midwestern sky! Someone asked me the other day, "is this what you call suburbia" *cringe* Anyway, I liked where you were siting and what you saw. Subtly soothing and so very peaceful. Beautifully written Regina~ [This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (05-07-2002 01:37 AM).] |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
seems like a special place almost like a dream place any vacancies there? enjoyed it regina |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The imagery is perfect... you make me want to call in sick just so I can go back to bed and dream... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Regina, in tune with the night, how wonderful your imagery, I could hear the chime from far away calling, but the beconning breeze and the call of night filled my eyes with wonders and sleep. Much enjoyed. Sincerely Rick |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Regina You set such a delicious mood....soft, like wind chimes set to low...with an icecube slowly melting in your glass. Lovely thoughts, so much enjoyed! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Noah: We love our summer nights..warm love and hugs! Nancy: Your words mean so much to me. If my words do anything to bring you warmth and smiles then I am happy. I am grateful..Thanks poetess. Janet: Wish you could come sit on this porch and chat about the weather..the bees, old birds that landed us..you just happened to get me when my muse woke up and I actually posted two in one day. That was a ripper for me since my Muse has been hiding out. Thank you for you!! Marge: Thanks for popping in on me and my lil summer dreaming..appreciate you! Tara: THanks sweet lady. Hugs and smiles.. Balladeer: Yes..you are there in that sweltering, slow music place that I love. Not as hot here..but drifts the same. Thanks for sharing the moment with me. Krista: Hey! Well I couldn't be happier to evoke such lounging..I call it lizard lounging in day and porch blooming at night. Thank you so much. Blues: Oh wow..I guess I'd have to leave and visit some bed and breakfast with a porch LOL..or a building top at night might do. Just to breathe..you are always invited. Thank you sweet lady. Dark: Sure! I have plenty of porch room darlin and know how to make some mean ice tea. Have a seat! Smile hugs!! Sunshine: Ahhhh...kansas has some front porch views and some real warm breeze nights too. Thanks poetess. Rick: All the way across the miles..I love it when I can touch that far!! So glad you enjoyed this and it brought you comfort. Martie: I love to set moods to the laid back mode. About everything I write anymore comes from my Southern roots and needs to be read real slow. LOL..appreciate you dear lady. Sincerely, Reg |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Reg, I know you have touched me...with this poem, I mean. Wonderful write. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
rwood, Wonderful trip enjoyed every word. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Excellent! Brilliant! ThisDiamond |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Regina....this reminds me of a 1960's scenario on an old house porch in the sweltering heat.....swaying in the swing, listening to some old time music....sipping a cool glass of tea.... Those summertime days.... Very visual, loved it!!! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Regina My words simply could not do justice to the beauty you portrayed in this stunning piece. I had visions of one of my favourite movies, "The Bridges Of Madison County" as read this. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Larry: Gosh..thanks! You are so great LOL.. Seymour: So glad you enjoyed my front porch dreaming..Smile hugs!! Vandana: I do enjoy you!! ThisDiamond: You are so good to me with those words and I am blessed that you visited me..thanks millions. Magnus: Actually..to spill a lil secret..I've worked my tail off to have that front porch dream scheme cause I love it so much..Appreciate anyone else that appreciates it too.. hugs to you!! Sincerely, Reg |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Sue: That Movie!!! Oh I love that movie..Oh Kincaid..good grief..Lordy I need something cold..THANKS for that!! Grin~ Hugs. Sincerely, Reg |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
So? It is about time to take that pen out on the porch for another sampling of your lovely images. How have you been lady? |
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