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Learning to Dress |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
It’s hard to stop The bleed of cold When a Canadian high Settles stoutly on Kansas plains Mocking sun Sets a bright trap for those Who would crawl against a wall Trying with lizard like cunning To warm cold blood, For its touch is a tease, Only setting you up For breath of northern To wipe away the hope Of heat. No hemorrhage here, And far colder to the north, Still it oozes through walls and windows Soaking those bandages with Stinging flow. Leaching us One does get used to the cold And in time it bites less, As we bundle ourselves Protected by layers… Just as I have learned to do With you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful...intense write, like the ending, perfect |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Thank you ma'am.... glad you enjoyed... |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Brrrrrrr...I got REALLY cold reading this one. I told you your descriptions are very real, Sir....... (do you know what I thought of when I read it? My Dad has a dry sense of humor sometimes. When he's cold in their house, and I'm there visiting, my Mom and I don't get as cold as he does. He tells us that we have more "insulation" than he has. We may not be that big, but he's gotten kind of skinny........)  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Ethel... thank you again..and today..it is or feels cold here. Was 70 two days ago and today the high might make 34... changes are pretty drastic and it takes a while to adjust. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Good one Bud...Very The ending...right up my alley, wish I had thought of it...Sheesh! Here? I just wear everything I own! Brrr! Ed |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Hey bud... how goes the winter down by the river? Wearing evrything you own is something I have done more times than I care to talk about..and when it isn't enough and you are still cold... its time to find a bar and soak up some of their heat for a while... always a good place to watch people too... although it can be a bit depressing if you let it... Stay warm... [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (01-10-2003 01:49 PM).] |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I felt the coldness of New Hampshire in winter, and then you gradually clothed me and bundled me tighter in words of knowledge and understanding. Then you stripped me bare. You're one of my favorites here, Cpat. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Mikey..you are too kind... glad you could relate to this in some way and enjoyed.. |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
very nice written  i like the end The greatest thing u'll ever learn |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Yes, yes and yes, my friend. The best heat right now, is other peoples' Later, Ed |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...Wearing evrything you won ... I do love your Freudian nature... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ron, I so enjoy this. I really like the "mocking sun" stanza...so creative... and of course, like everyone else the last line. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Warm regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent as always Ron! Your endings amaze me... Sorry about the Canadian cold front...  ~Warm hugs & Smiles~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Zenny.. thank you.. glad you liked. appreciate your reading and taking time to say something. Wranx... later dude..and someone elses heat is always the best kind, especially if it is shared in a willing way Sunshine..Freud would have had a time with me I am sure. Not sure if it is just bad typing skills or unknown desires to day other things.. ( laughing) Pat... thank for the nice words... I'm pleased you find the small things I sscribble out here to be worth reading and commenting on. Enchantress... well I'll tell you what, you stop sending those down to us in the winter and we'll take the milder ones of summer..in rreturn..we will try and share the southern breezes as they make their way up to us and turn those winter days into coatless respites.. Thanks for reading my friend..and thanks for the nice words. [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (01-10-2003 01:55 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
When the chill winds blow, time to... oh well, bundle up your heart and all that is attached. Love the way you bleed. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
And covering your ears only makes the inner voice scream......enjoyed |
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