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A Day In July
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A Day In July |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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A Day In July Walking to the end of Crystal Pier, past stray fishermen and opportunist gulls, we stand, hand-in-hand beneath a canopy of blue; a reunion to toast friendship. To the north, grand houses on cliffs, where privileged folk are caught between the sea’s eroding face and angry youths - locals who claim this beach, surfing onto private spits of sand, pissing on precious patches of lawn. To the south, even the people rust in the constant spray, living in dollhouses stacked three high; a mad crush to own a piece of paradise. Statues of crumbling tiki gods and pelicans - sentries to outdoor bars; the strand is littered in oiled bodies, while the homeless, the only ones clothed, clamor for coins. Beyond the pier, three dolphins put on a show of graceful arcs, smile and wink, then sail south toward Mexico. Golden flecks sparkle on cresting waves, their iridescent crashes capture us into a soft lull, the light of existence. We stare in wonder, at this moment, at each other, at our own strange love, and covet what can never be ours. © 2002 Corinne Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (05-08-2002 05:39 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne Beautiful imagery ...perfect ending, though sad. I always enjoy your writing. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (sigh) This is sooooooo beautiful with a tinge of sadness, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you and the thought of something you can never have, but I also smiled throughout the rest of the poem imagining the sun and the dolphins happily leaping and all! (kiss on cheek) This is another wonderful and sunny write, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, 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. |
Corrine, your fantastic imagery took me right there! Wonderful write poetess. ~hugs~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks, Martie, Noah, Enchantress and James! Corinne |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
the ending of this is the perfect impact. . . and leaves one with just the right impression of the heart. . . great job Corinne. . . -------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Okay....you be "July" and I'll be day...whatta ya say? |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Well done. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Simply awesome imagery....Let me go get the sand out of my shoes....and put some suntan oil on.... Be right Back....ready to go!!! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Sven, thank you! Toe - Okay!!! Vandana, thanks! Bob - thank you (and how are you?) Magnus - I'm ready! thanks! Corinne |
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