The Gift of Dorothy Parker (with thanks to JM)

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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2002-07-01 05:35 PM

I adore the heft of it
held within my hands
I feel the weight
of thought and pain
intensity
of clacking keys
intimate
in privacy
as I read
inhaling exhalations
of a brilliant mind
in bleed.

Acid tongue
and words that slice
in mockery
of self-loathing--
punctuation's parse
exacting tone
in bemused distance
noting
the absurdity of life.

I feel her--
she is part of me--
I follow pages
breathlessly
(exultant me)
I watch a champion
boxing brains
dancing effortlessly
transfixed
by the very grace
as she wrote
the knock-out punch.

I yearn to sit
and bend elbow
with noble Knights,
Algonquin...
reflections cast
as mirror ball--
in awe of words
just cast aside--
mere scraps to them
from chargers
of the day's repast.

Mrs. Parker did not die.
(her gift a stance of unforgive)
Her words still ring
a truth of time--
Dorothy?
might as well live.

* * *

Written with gratitude for Janet Marie---thank you m'twin for the wonderful birthday gift! (yayayayay...got it today!) And to clue anyone else in? The book is entitled "Not Much Fun--The Lost Poems of Dorothy Parker." (And a quick anecodote regarding the title too.."not much fun" was Dorothy Parker's answer to a bartender who simply asked, "What are you having?")

Sounds like someone we know, yes? grinning madly...THANK YOU JANET!!!

hugging it to my heart...

devina
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Cali

1 posted 2002-07-01 06:25 PM

Heard of the works...never gotten any of her for my berfday...hmpf!! maybe next year!!!

This is sweet sissy...and I'm sure you'll coax Janet into the forums with this one!!!

love ya!!

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

2 posted 2002-07-01 07:29 PM

I love it!! And it seems JM knew exactly what to give you!

serenity blaze
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3 posted 2002-07-01 07:39 PM

ah...my sisters! howdy...popping in to give the proper credit regarding the last sentence, which alludes to THIS poem by Dorothy Parker:

"Razors pain you;
Rivers are damp;
Acids stain you;
And drugs cause cramp.
Guns aren't lawful;
Nooses give;
Gas smells awful;
You might as well live."
-Dorothy Parker

(I do hope this quote is not a problem--full credit given here...but if it's still a no-no...say so and I will edit!

Thanks to two of my sisters in soul!

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

4 posted 2002-07-01 09:14 PM

I adore the heft of it
held within my hands
I feel the weight
of thought and pain
intensity
of clacking keys
intimate
in privacy
as I read
inhaling exhalations
of a brilliant mind
in bleed.

Acid tongue
and words that slice
in mockery
of self-loathing--
punctuation's parse
exacting tone
in bemused distance
noting
the absurdity of life.

I feel her--
she is part of me--
I follow pages
breathlessly
(exultant me)
===========================

I wish you could see the smile on me face right now....
You do know how happy it makes me to see you enjoying the gift ...giving begets giving back

Nothing smells like a new book baby

Very cool...you and her are sisters of the pen...I see many similarites in your twos style and edge...your witty(catty) *L* outlook....love the book titles wit as well...definately remind me of you.

Gotta love the net...neither of us left the house to shop

check this out....

http://www.levity.com/corduroy/parker.htm

hey...they even gave her a tribute stamp

So you keep writing this cool and someday we will be licking you!! ROFL

love ya me twin
mothyme (lmao)

serenity blaze
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5 posted 2002-07-01 09:25 PM

"So you keep writing this cool and someday we will be licking you!! ROFL "

TALK ABOUT INCENTIVE!!!!

I love ya m'girly...tongue or no...

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

6 posted 2002-07-01 09:30 PM

Somehow....I just KNEW that would inspire you!!
winkiewinkie

ROFL hahahaha
kiss kiss me twin of tease LOL

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

7 posted 2002-07-02 02:27 AM

Thank you for sharing this. I like this alot.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

8 posted 2002-07-02 06:47 AM

There is no better gift to give, than that of a book...blank or otherwise, this, I know...

Serene One, you start posing for that stamp...JM...you keep being you!

Sven

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9 posted 2002-07-02 04:29 PM

you know what??

now, I understand. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Bridget Shenachie
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10 posted 2002-07-03 12:35 PM

Wow! I loved this! Books are my favorite things!

Shenachie

Duncan
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11 posted 2002-07-03 01:03 AM

I feel her--
she is part of me--
I follow pages
breathlessly
(exultant me)
I watch a champion
boxing brains
dancing effortlessly
transfixed
by the very grace
as she wrote
the knock-out punch.

Sounds like the perfect gift!
Lick 'em and stick 'em. Ya'll crack me up.

Forgetting all I'm lacking
Completely and complete
I'll take your invitation
You take all of me

Lifehouse

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

12 posted 2002-07-03 01:08 AM

Ah Duncan took my favorite part, and yes boy do you both have similar styles, and humor that is for sure. I can't wait to see what she inspires in you Serenity. That was friggin awesome writing.

Nothing means more to me than faith,
family and my friends.

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