Open Poetry #24 |
Vintages |
Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
I greedily keep the finest vintages for myself These draughts made to savour not swill Revel in tastes of sweetest fruit Captured perfect and decisive as a Bresson Aged with reverance Revered with age *** Henri Cartier-Bresson is a brilliant photographer known for capturing "decisive moments" in his work. Perfect images that would lose their power had they been snapped a millisecond sooner or a millisecond later.*** The poem is about those perfect memories we cherish and keep to ourselves. Forgive a third post but it'd been awhile since I'd written or posted [This message has been edited by Aenimal (01-15-2003 11:44 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Never apologize for the gift of poetry my friend. Intriguing write. Well crafted. ThisDiamond |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thank you diamond I appreciate the reply |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Raph, friend, its so true, those certain photos capture a whole section of a lifetime, with one click, with perfect timing, evoking memories that we'd buried deep, until we come across them again. i recently found some old photos, and they capture everything i sometimes forget about. you said this beautifully raph. it has a real elegance and wisdom. I greedily keep the finest vintages for myself especially liked this line. i'm greedy with my memories too. i think we all are. lots of love gemma xxxxxxxxx learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
gee, raphie, some of us already knew anyhow, i too keep a lot of those things just for me, and call them up when i need them from time to time |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks Gemma i love your responses, and it one of those times when it's okay to be greedy. lol mishie, well good I think we need those reserves for one times seem there darkest. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a pleasure this read is... and here I thought I was being handed an excellent vintage of wine... and instead, it was something that would not leave a hangover.... thank you for this! |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
your language here is silky. interwoven to form such f low that adds to the poetry. it's good, it's great. look forward to more. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Raph, when I first started reading, I thought you meant wine, too...... I really liked this. Even though I seem to tell all in my poems, sometimes, there's lots that I reserve all for me and me alone........ "Love makes the world go around" ~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (01-16-2003 03:31 PM).] |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks for the kind words sunshine christian thank you very much I'm glad you enjoyed it and thatit inspired such a nice response Ethel I'm often amazed at the depth of emotion and memory, that i can be as open as i am with my writing and in talking to people and yet still have endless memories tucked away for myself. |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
fascinating quick take, Aenimal! the alert the brilliant can see the flashes of humanity that others who dawdle miss Jkf |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks shadow i really appreciate your reply, made me feel better |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
some treasures are meant for that very special place within each individual--you've expressed this quite well, enjoyed!! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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enchantingvamp Member
since 2002-12-21
Posts 214Indiana, & NO there is NOT more than corn in Indiana, oughta go back to texas! |
Hey I for one love your work, send me a book full if you want * smiles * I can think of a few perfect moments...I'd like to add a few more to my life. Nature has a funny way of breaking that which will not bend....Jewell |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Sandpiper thank you and i hope you take the time to enjoy your personal stash enchantingvamp you just made my day, singlehandedly wiped away the grim and replaced it with a grin thanks |
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Souls Shadow Junior Member
since 2003-01-17
Posts 29 |
"These draughts made to savour not swill Revel in tastes of sweetest fruit Captured perfect and decisive" yes, memories, how perfect. Some we do keep to ourselves, and smile over them inwardly reflecting on their emotional impact, and no one else knows. I like it that way. very cool read. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well I got here too late...all I wanted to say has already been said...I love this! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
SoulsShadow I like it that way too, and I love your handle Dixie you'r enever late, you're always perfectly on time in my book |
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