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Crooked Arrows
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Crooked Arrows |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
(This poem is about a homeless man who "lives" at a bus stop near where I work.I spoke with him one day and he told me his life was a target filled with "crooked arrows."He calls himself the "Merry Fool."Quite talented artistically,he painted a pastel titled "Crooked Arrows" which I bought from him for $5--I gave it to a charity for an auction, it sold for $300.When I gave him a copy of this poem, he smiled.) CROOKED ARROWS it emptied in the street pacing a gutter belly-crawl until the steam kissed a ghostlamp; never realizing it was nothing more than a freeze-dried cold stain on winter cement ah, the muse, the muse, amusing crooked arrows to a sing-song target, game food for the hungry and starving in a prison of homeless bliss the Merry Fool kissed lip-prints of a daydream nightmare, chasing pastel pouts in the wind; and the passers-by never knew the underside of their shoes had been kissed~~ "I am a sky where spirits live. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Fantastic poem and fantastic outcome for the charity. I love all of this poem, but the last 7 lines are my favorite, they stand out as spellbinding. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Oh, my gosh! Such a great poem...so many good lines and phrases, I can't get my bottom jaw off my chest. I truly enjoyed the write and the sentiments that go along with it. Great artists, both of you... ~Fantastic~ Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (11-17-2002 11:27 AM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
I sell my art for far less than is merited, otherwise I'd be buried in canvasses (no exaggeration)...and when I die, I don't want to know what they'll go for..nice poem. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This is so full of humanity and inspiration. It is also a wonderful reflection of you as a person. This is a very special piece of writing and it is definitely one worth saving. ~ warm hugs to you and to the "Merry Fool" Earth Angel |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sandpiper, I love this...the poem, the sentiments....all of it. It seems as though you have certainly captured the thoughts of the homeless man you write about....and that he has found a friend in you. It's amazing the talents in this world that go unrecognized, isn't it? There are so many talentd people in institutions, (prisons, hospitals, etc.), and as you have told so well, on the streets. People homeless and destitute. I hope and pray that this man you told us about can stay as warm as possible in this cold weather that's coming, as well as all other homeless and needful people. Thanks for sharing this with us. "Love makes the world go around" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 oh mythat's beautiful! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this poem speaks of the beauty of humility in which we all need so much, and also how loving and compassionate you are to those who need it most! (sigh) You have brought a smile to his heart as you bring to us all, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sandpiper, 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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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So many of us never realize our talents...I enjoyed both the poem, and the story that created it...thank you! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
chasing pastel pouts in the wind; and the passers-by never knew the underside of their shoes had been kissed~~ ======================== a wonderful enlightening story and poem... thank you for sharing the inspire behind the words ... well done Poet sandpiper.. thats so cool that the money from the sale went to charity. jm No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Those "straight 'n narrow" should know such freedom. The fast paced business walkers pass blind to those deemed "fallen". You, to your credit slowed your heart's beat long enough to care and as important share. Tres bon. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sandpiper Well done, enjoyed the read. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Tres Bon indeed as RS said... Yes, this poem complemented your words perfectly... Enjoyed and happy to have your poetic acquaintance.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"and the passers-by never knew the underside of their shoes had been kissed~~" ------------------------------------------ Amazing write...much enjoyed. ~Hugs~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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