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Haunting New Orleans
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Haunting New Orleans |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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Fine hair flowing, moss of green grows between the bricks... a slipping trick of legs on stilts as pirates cheer--the fog grows thick... cleaving to a crypt of olde... Spanish moss tricked my eyes the sunlight flickered my surprise my legs of lean to find the prize hidden in the Spaniard's eyes cleaving to a crypt of olde finding life in gasp of air caliope performs the stare of the river's endless walk echoes of the ghosts that stalk cleaving to a crypt of olde... he shadows in and out of mine or 'tis moss that so entwines? lost am I in shadows keep tossed am I in slumbers deep cleaving to a crypt of olde... beneath a cantalier held low within a chandelier of glow I felt the touch of gloved hand all is light--I understand-- cleaving to a crypt of olde then as sudden the light grows dim No! I must not lose this hold of him! Screams my mind come back to me! in the darkness I'm found silently cleaving to a crypt of olde... I scratch my "x" upon the tomb, candlewax among the ruins-- boasting stories still untold, through laughter of Marie Laveau. cleaving to a crypt, consoled... * * * (a duet, by Karilia and Karen...or Sunshine and Serenity...or...grin, bet that's the last time you'll leave things up to ME, huh, Kari? AWFUL TITLE, ain't it? now, if we head to the river? We can catch the last band--there, by the Spanish Plaza as we watch the sun go down over the river, there outta be a nice breeze today!--DAMNED HOT, ain't it?) |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah middle K - you finished it with the flair that I lacked...you did good, my girl...very very good...and darned if this isn't a Keeper, at least between the two of us... and I DO like the title...very much...very very much... I'm  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I think this oozes drama and mood. Awesome write, you two. Sandra |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
hey you guys...this was great! Mysterious and magic wonderful! |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
*ker-faint* She said burn ... together. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I love the imagery here, K & K.... It makes me want to visit New Orleans....  ~ hugs to both of youLyra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OHMYGAWD!! It's the dynamic duo!! You two really rock yanno?? This is terrific and the two of you should du-et again! Love the way it made me feel...sure did! ~Hugs you both, smiling~ [This message has been edited by Enchantress (06-04-2002 10:58 PM).] |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
Love old New Orleans. Enjoyed this. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Kari---this was so much fun, and I could have gone on forever...I love New Orleans...it is a state of mind within a state... it was and remains a joy to share this with someone who appreciates her as I do--and hey? The coffee is grand at Cafe' Du Monde--but I'm warning you--grin--I'm only there at sun-up? and? I generally win the powdered sugar fights! (It's okay, we can clean off in the fountain) Thanks to all for reading...and? I'd suggest you all try new orleans, but? for some reason? FOLKS JUST DON'T WANNA LEAVE.... |
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Cirrus Member
since 2002-05-12
Posts 55 |
You had me on my toes all the way girls...Loved it! You done good together  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 BRAVO!! Standing ovation requested! I've only been to Nawlins once, but I love the way you capture its enchanting spirit. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I've been there, Serene One...and you wouldn't want to bet on the winner of the beignet bash....I've been known to get into a froth over my latte's...and powdered sugar doesn't have a chance with the Queen of Klutz K gets to it...  This WAS fun... |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Very cool write you too. Felt the haunting of the old city. Gotta admit, New Orleans is my favourite city in all of North America…it’s just not possible to have a bad time there. And I love Café du Monde, but I HATE the pigeons there….they freaked me out so much the last time I was there, I had to leave!!lol (okay, so I’m a scaredy cat!! Now you know!!Lol) Everything is possible in the game of life |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
It's the two K's and I don't mean Krispy Kreme.... Tho, I do believe you two were made of a mold very similar ... Girls....I gotta hand it to ya, this be really really good....Shoot, to think I almost missed this.... Hey, can we do a three-et....???? Love this one....very very good....very fitting of the mystery of New Orleans.. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Ahh...now this I do like...sorry you didn't get to see Old New Orleans, before "they" started destroying HISTORY (which is real whether it's liked or not!) Years ago could have taken you some places where I could almost have garanteed you a spiritual relevation - now, sadly, most spots have been destroyed through one guise or another. Loved the write you two - but then, had to, you're both close to me soul... jwesley |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! Wow, you two make such a wonderful tea, sweet friend, you truly do haunt New Orleans with such wonderful imagery and description, it felt just as though you were strumming up the blues in the French Quarter! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) I LOVE IT!!! This is wonderful, sweet friends, we all love you both so much! You have such beautiful hearts, sweet Karen and Karilea, 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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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
What fun! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Whew! What a write between you two!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I lived in New Orleans for many years and still visit... the two of you have captured its unique flavor wonderfully. *S* And speaking of flavor.... LOL Quit fighting over the beignets and SHARE them with me!!! LOL |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I like the title AND the verse... I've gotta visit that place some day.. Nice work, you two...  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hugs all--this WAS fun to write--I was haunting my city in my mind, and Kari made it so easy, as she obviously shares my love for this insane city...Hugs and gratitude to all, especially Karilea! |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
just a city with bad girlz running bad... dug it you two take me for a ride sometime |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Karen, I shall try to exhibit a bit of N'Awlins for you at the Riverfest...you should come and join us...it would make you smile... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Kari? You might want to check these out: http://www.nola.com/rivercam/ http://www.nola.com/bourbocam/bestof/xmas/ http://www.nola.com/bourbocam/bestof/xmas/ http://www.nola.com/bourbocam/bestof/xmas/ http://www.nola.com/bourbocam/bestof/newyear02/ http://www.nola.com/stpatricks/gallery.ssf?/nola/images/1220/index.html http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/gallery.ssf?/nola/images/1320/index.html and just go dig around www.nola.com for more interesting sights!  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
And here are some stories of interest keeping with the "Haunting New Orleans" theme: http://www.nola.com/haunted/ghosts/myrtles1.html http://www.nola.com/haunted/ghosts/petit.html http://www.nola.com/haunted/ghosts/octoroon.html http://www.nola.com/haunted/ghosts/armory.html http://www.nola.com/lalaurie/indexh.html http://www.nola.com/haunted/harem/ bwahahahahaha....  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh gads...fodder... you KNOW I'll be going through all of these... OMG, where IS my imagination going to take me now!? YOU, my friend, are Amazing! |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
looks like you've been enjoying yourself am pleased with the spirit you're projecting..neat poem |
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