Open Poetry #21 |
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The Thing We Do For Love (devina's challenge) |
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Anvrill Senior Member
since 2002-06-21
Posts 710in the interzone now ![]() |
Of course, words had been my best of friends since I was a small child, and I'd taken up the obsessive habit of putting them together and marvelling at the sight. At times, I flaunted it, showing the world, grinning as the illiterates of my young age decided I was some sort of goddess. At other times, I hid it, convinced there was nothing good enough for anything but my best friend (and, even then I was sure, future lover) to see. If even him. In one of my down-phases, where I barely wrote and didn't want to be read, weeks after I'd lost my Mikhail back to the distance, he began to talk me slowly in the direction of this place. "Oh yeah," he said, "you were so right. I put Lore up on PiP and it's well loved." Of course, I rolled my eyes and had to remind him I'm always right. (A fact that he keeps conceeding to, then finds a reminder of every time he forgets.) He had me go read the replies it had garnered, telling me how much he loved this place. Like a second family (or I suppose for those who hate their family, we'll have to figure out another word). I grinned and congratulated him and said no wonder, he was amazing. He reminded me I was his favorite writer, and naturally (in that mood) I had to draw back. Remind him I never believed I could write except in the bravado of early childhood. It took much coaxing on his part, but as you must see, I'm here today. I let him dictate the first few poems I put up, but then it started falling into place. Not, of course, that this means he's right.
"Sooner or later, they'll never grow up." -Jim Steinman (unreleased and almost completely unheard, but hey) |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Uh..Lori??? kinda figured he was your reason... ![]() but I love the story you tell... and you are RIGHT..there is no other way...*EG enjoyed your view lady!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Krishankins![]()
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
A wonderful story Anvrill. Very nice, very nice... ![]() A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground |
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darkling Member
since 2001-08-28
Posts 90altered state of mind |
a very wonderful read, keep the ink flowing! its amazing what one single word can do. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Anvrill, yes but it's a fine madness, a potent addiction and the harmful side effects come mostly from the missed sleep and the typer's RSI Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() ![]() ![]() (smiles) YAY!!! Oh Anvrill, we are all soooooo happy you're here, sweet friend, Michael like you is a fabulous poet and it is even more wonderful to hear your story of how you became you here! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Anvrill, 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 |
This is great! And come on, let the guy be right at least once! He's an amusing rodent. Forgetting all I'm lacking |
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bsquirrel![]()
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Oh god, Lori. Now everyone's calling me a rodent! Never, in my life, would I think Duncan would call me "an amazing rodent." Look what you've done. ![]() Th' place is so much brighter with you here, baby. I love you. And my favorite line is about finding reminder of you bein' right every time ah forget. ![]() I love you! Baby. Mikeyguy These smiling eyes are just a mirror for the sun. |
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bsquirrel![]()
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Oh wait ... Duncan wrote amusing, not amazing! That's more in line. ![]() Mike, back from his poetry reading These smiling eyes are just a mirror for the sun. |
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kaile![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
hi Anvrill, nice to meet you... thanks for sharing your story...enjoyed your sense of humour in this one.. ![]() |
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