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Surcease
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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Rewrite Repost: Surcease Surcease for me a rocking chair. My naked feet high in the air Belching echoes’ of moans and groans Resting this weary bag of bones. Where little good of me remains With time worn hands and liver stains And now another feature share I’ve lost that lovely head of hair. Some tokens heal, my cat surcease I knead her as I think on peace She answers me with purrs so loud They dull the closing aging shroud. I quell within my rocking chair Sooth the flares of pain I bear Reduce the groans and undertones And try to rest this bag of bones. With rest my eyes begin to close I drift away and start to doze. And when I doze I am passé Of age, of pain and resume |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
yes Seymour, and it is a fine reflection of life and insight. Well done. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sy, You're not getting older... just wiser and better! Beautiful write love. ~Morning hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Oh, to be the cat! Sounds like a peaceful nap Til you awake with another genius poem in your head Enjoyed this Liz |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
It is interesting when you come up with a poem where at first, it seems you're not saying much, the reality is you've said so much, not surprising. I love this poem. Could hear each squeaking rock of the chair and the satisfied cat. Mmmmm, made me sleepy and I just woke up! Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I enjoyed this read a lot. Your playful regard to aging was light and airy, but I have to say I enjoyed the flow of rhythm and sounds in this most of all. Truly a delightful read, effervescent in its feel, despite the plaintive message. It exudes a joy in aging as opposed to the opposite or consequence of not aging.  Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T.--I love you! There, I've proclaimed it for the whole world to see! You are wise, you are kind, you are loving, you are humble, you are talented, you are romantic--- and you are hysterically funny! P.S. I can't get the comical visual out of my mind of you naked in a rocking chair with your feet up in the air! hahahaha I love it! EA |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Gentle Spirit, Thank you for the well done. Enchantress, Hugs back.  Elizabeth, I would you be the cat. Love Sy Pat, Thank you for the lovely answer. VAS, A wise observation, thank you. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel, You brought my first smile of the day, thank you. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Professor Seymour........You have done another superb piece of work. I even like your comments to your replys...done with such poetic grace. Thanks for doing a repost on this, so I didn't miss it. By the way, we're not getting older...just better. Besides, don't you know that "age" is just a number?? HEEHEE! Love to All, Ethel |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ethel, For that you get a  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
That bag of bones of which you write Is the frame of a poet whose words shed light. Each verse rings true and thereby portends, The fate we share as lifetime friends. As you ease yourself into your rest, With faithful cat perched on your chest, Close your eyes and rest my friend, You're here with us, through your fine pen. Sy - You write some of the tighest poetry I've ever read. Your poems have a twist in their words that makes me stop to think, "How did he manage that?" |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
a "bag of bones", you are not! I could feel this one today, Sy. hugsss M |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssss) Oh Seymour, every poem you post you not only get wiser, but also the spirit of youth in your blood always continues to boil with joy and fill your golden heart as we are all forever young! (sigh) This is wonderrful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, 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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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Sy, this was wonderful. A funny and poignant look at life. Thanks for the read. Enjoyed this, and I don't know, I'm thinking about buying a rocker now. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LngJhnAg, Where have you been you old pirate. And stop kicking your cat you'll need her one of these days. LOL Thanks for the read and wonderful comments. Maureen, Hello sweet heart glad you stopped by. and thank you. Noah, You write the nices things, thank you. WhiteRose Well if you do buy a good one. LOL |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know if this didn't ring so true for me I would think it funny? I am thinking of recording the sounds I make getting up from a chair or couch and I bet it would be a best seller for the young crowd Sy. Good write this was indeed my friend. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Surcease for me a rocking chair. My naked feet high in the air Belching echoes of moans and groans Resting this weary bag of bones. Where little good of me remains With time worn hands and liver stains And now another feature share I've lost that lovely head of hair. ========================================= ya know why your hair fell out? there wasnt room for it and all that wisdom and humility.  Did someone say Naked in a Rocking chair??? NOW thats what I call imagery!!! LOL  *kissing me Stinkylove on that beautiful bald head* I got your email Sy-babers...and wrote you back late last night to the new address...havent gotten anything since...so dont know if mine went thru to you... maybe its gremlins? *L*  Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, Then my pate has a date with a kiss. My lovely moth. Glad you got my mail, I haven't had a chance to check today but I will and I will write. Sharon, Maybe it's true for me but not for you, my lovely ball of energy. |
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