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Epiloque to Leaving ( final installment)
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Epiloque to Leaving ( final installment) |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I would again like to thank everyone for the nice words and for indulging me through out the Iambe series. Now.... I bid her farewell from my pen and hope she finds a new home, but if not, then the last lines of this poem do say how I feel about her. It had been two weeks since leaving Iambe. The hailstone words she pummeled me with Still stung my bruised ego and heart, But it had been two weeks and I was now Crossing into New Mexico, Thinking about Santa Fe, And a café outside of town Where I once had breakfast. Local place, And lord knew if it was still standing, Let alone open for business, But I remembered the food And my belly was telling me It was time to eat. Time to soak up two weeks worth of whiskey, Get rid of the tremors, And hopefully Clear my head. It was open Looking just like it had 4 years ago, parking lot filled with pickups a few old men leaning against the bed of one were obviously in serious discussion, So I pulled to the other side of the lot And brought the old truck to a stop Between the faded yellow lines So as not to cause any crooked leg shuffle By trying to park too close. Inside, the shades were up Sunlight streaming in late fall slant On broken tile floors Still had enough heat to warm Cold bones that chilled from too much Jack and not enough blanket She came over and waited on me Dark hair Slim built About my age With the deepest eyes One could ever hope to drown in. It’s funny when I think back on it Because for the first time in years I looked at another woman and wasn’t thinking About Iambe. I ordered the special and a pot of coffee, Sat there while she poured the first cup Thinking about how good she must look Wearing nothing but high heels. And enjoyed the curve of her throat Where it disappeared into her blouse Yeah it is funny.. Iambe didn’t cross my mind Until I had eaten, paid, crawled back into the truck And heard the bottle Begging me to have drink. I thought again about the waitress As my fingers held the neck of old jack And how someday I might again hold Another woman in my arms Then realized I didn’t need the drink I didn’t need anything right now I had it all If only in my mind. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cpat Hair Enjoyed every word, excellent write. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Cpat, this is wonderful... I love the way you talented poets write stories of poetry. I am learning so much from all of you. Thanks, Ethel |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've got it all, all right... and you've pleasured us with her, perhaps for the last time, perhaps not... time will tell. Lives will go on, not quite as before, but surely, better, for the write of you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ron, With misty eyes and a soft smile.. all I can manage, is a whispered... 'thank you poet sir'. ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
The longer the road the smaller the pain in the rearview mirror. Race the Sun brother, chase the Moon. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Wow, this left this reader at peace for you...but when I let myself think of your long Iambic relationship, I wonder if your pen can stay away as long as you. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I should've understood all along. But? I never did learn the art of leaving... Thanks Ron, for sharing Iambe' with us. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
She IS a treasure, as are all of your pennings on her. Thank you for sharing her/you with us/me. ~Ed |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Ron, A true ending, laced with little beginnings. (thanks for the poem idea!!!) |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
wow, what a work, I am just getting in on this series and now its ending...but wow what an ending.....wonderful work |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssss) Oh Ron, thank you so so much for this wonderful series, and it will never be goodbye as lambe will always sing on in your heart and in the inspiration of all poets ink! (sigh) Thank you, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ron, 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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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
wow... wow, wow, wow, wow, WOW.... *smiles* ~Tier "I shall never bond again, as I have bonded with you..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...because I have a hard time with good-byes... ...one more read... ~soft smile and a gentle hug~ |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Excellent write. Well done. ThisDiamond |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful writing. Heartfelt and stirring. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Time to soak up two weeks worth of whiskey, Get rid of the tremors, And hopefully Clear my head. It’s funny when I think back on it Because for the first time in years I looked at another woman and wasn’t thinking About Iambe. Now, I get it. Two weeks, huh? Good to know. A graceful goodbye, Ron. I've enjoyed this series...and Iambe. [This message has been edited by Duncan (10-10-2002 10:12 PM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
*library* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Excellent...James says you don't need to know why a woman catches your eye...the eyes know why...James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This is truly awesome writing....very descriptive...makes one feel as though they are there... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
This was great fun to read. Like JellyBeans, hadn't followed the series but I liked the ending. Think I'll go back and find the beginning. It certainly does make it seem as if you are right there, part of the scene. Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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