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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2003-01-30 02:42 PM


I lost myself in clover
tanned and glistening
I showered in the swelter
and braided flowers for my hair
no tick of clock
to time my day--
I let the sun bleach tresses blonde.

Grass oil scent
and patchwork sky
I tried to grasp the end of it
a box of thought within a box
it pleased me even then
to think
conclusion was an unseen hand
that held me lovingly...

I did not track
the path of sun.
He always caught me unaware
as dusk loosed the mosquito's bite--
and I heard my mother call
dragging feet to lengthen day--
then safe behind the walls of home.

Sleep was just a page away
scent of grass replaced by soap.
I fell to sleep with flashlight on,
beneath the blankets
life was good
I didn't cry for yesterdays--
each day I woke
to a new game
and I was eager to go play.

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Cpat Hair
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1 posted 2003-01-30 02:45 PM


uh huh... and we sometimes wish we could rturn...but now we can only remember..

nicely done my friend.. a nice visit to perhaps a more innocent view of what each day was...

Soleil Noir
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since 2001-12-19
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2 posted 2003-01-30 02:47 PM


quote:
I let the sun bleach tresses blonde.

Grass oil scent
and patchwork sky
I tried to grasp the end of it
a box of thought within a box

Time to unwrap the presents within, Serenity...
It's good to see you've come home...
we will keep you safe, and warm...

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
3 posted 2003-01-30 02:48 PM


serenity,
A delight to read.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.
4 posted 2003-01-30 02:49 PM


I remember days like this too...
It's nice at times to kind of lose ourselves in times of remember.
~Hugs to you sweet poetess~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

PrimaDonnaBallerina
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since 2003-01-30
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In the arms of the angel
5 posted 2003-01-30 02:50 PM


Enjoyed..a spell to my senses...

you're in the arms of the angel fly away from here from this dark cold hotel room and the endlessness that you fear...

serenity blaze
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6 posted 2003-01-30 03:21 PM


just a little reverie...

thank you. It was reading your words--all of you that brought me there--thank you all for the respite of peace. And cap? No I can't regain those days, but perhaps I can regain the attitude.

I think I'm gonna go bake a pie now.

ta ta for now...

peace, good poets.

Martie
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7 posted 2003-01-30 04:29 PM


serenity...the feeling and the child are still there, behind the mosquito netting.  
Janet Marie
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8 posted 2003-01-30 04:48 PM


Grass oil scent
and patchwork sky
I tried to grasp the end of it
a box of thought within a box
it pleased me even then
to think
conclusion was an unseen hand
that held me lovingly...

I did not track
the path of sun.
He always caught me unaware
as dusk loosed the mosquito's bite--
and I heard my mother call
dragging feet to lengthen day--
then safe behind the walls of home.
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reverie indeed...and I could see you doing all of this...tanned and barefoot.

Pie? is it Raspberry?  

Nan
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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
9 posted 2003-01-30 09:46 PM


Childhood's simplicity... If only we could take at least some of that with us along the way...
Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
10 posted 2003-01-30 09:56 PM


Ah, yes, I too miss those simpler days. When all was fresh and new. I especially enjoy these kind of writes from your pen. Just from reading your poetry, I have discovered many fascinating layers to your persona--I suppose that is why your title: "Uncomplicated" intrigued me and drew me in! Yep, this poem perfectly illustrates yet another layer. I enjoyed reading this and getting to know you a little bit better.

Warm hugs,
Linda

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