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Hard To Hold ( Iambe's Song)
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Hard To Hold ( Iambe's Song) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Blackmailed into writing....ERRRR ... AHHH .... I MEAN ... inspired by ....  Konrad' s Odyssey, II ( Sunshine) /pip/Forum76/HTML/003568.html Dust Clouds (Capt Ron) /pip/Forum76/HTML/003600.html *for those just coming into this series, Iambe is Ron's character who has often inspired others of us to try to write the intensity between "Travis and her. A ways back, Ron invited poets to create sibling charaters for Iambe. Kari wrote of Konrad, Martie created Dillion, I penned a muse in Jake, and Duncan created a side kick that still needs a name (hint hint)* --------------------- Hard To Hold Jake heard Travis's truck drive off shortly after Konrads. He hadn't moved from the chair since absorbing the news of the death certificate that Konrad had summoned them all there to read. He stood and turned, finding Iambe looking out the window. She looked more fragile than he had ever seen her. As he walked over to her, she spoke in a near whisper. "I'm worried about Dillon, she's the one who has lost the most in all this and is the one to hurt the deepest." Dillon was sitting in the porch swing, barely rocking, singing some song that ran constantly in her head ... something she had done since she was a child, giving voice to harmonies that only she could hear. Jake watched her out the window, "I'll take her home when she's ready." He wanted to comfort both his sisters, but one look at Iambe's shoulders stiffening as he approached her, told that she wasn't about to stay fragile for long, her hard shell facade was now back in place. He felt no loss in this, after all that old man had been dead to him for a long time. And besides, a cowboy learns early on to wrap his pride and pain in rawhide and wear a poker face. But he was worried about Dillon and her unfinished feelings, things left unsaid had a way of haunting a soul. And he worried about Iambe, unable to forget the look in her eyes as Travis drove off. When he looked up Iambe was looking back at him, smiling. He knew she had just read him like one of Konrad's poetry books. "Don't worry Jake, Travis will be back, we haven't finished this dance yet. Konrad and Travis have things to work through, they wont be any good to anyone until they find the answers." She walked over to him and they held each other in a quiet moment of sibling comfort and respect. "Cmon, lets take Dillon home and see if she'll cook us some of her famous eggs." Dillon laughed through the screen door. "Only if Iambe promises not to try cooking and Jake, you're doing the dishes" The three of them loaded up in Jake's truck and headed for Dillon's place. As they pulled on the highway, the rain came down harder, lightening flashed across the dusking horizon. For a while they rode without talking, each alone with their thoughts ... till Dillon softly sang them home. The rain and the windshield wipers both fell silent, as if knowing they couldn't hope to harmonize. Iambe shed silent tears and wondered which direction Travis had taken into the star stained sky. Jake felt an ache he thought he'd long since left behind as Dillon's sad song hit home. ~~~ Seems we've spent a lifetime now on this sad highway ... never knowing where these white lines will lead us to. The traveling takes it toll, distance wears on one's soul, still I've always known, in the end all my roads lead back to you. All I ever wanted was to love you ...all I ever needed ... I found in you. I gave you my heart and soul ...God, it was just so easy to do. I whispered in your sorrow's silence ... I shared all my secrets untold. All I ever wanted was to hold you ... but baby you're hard to hold. How many love songs can I sing for you ... how many poems can I write. How many times will we have to try ... before we finally get it right. I would give you all my falling stars, my moon of blue, morn's sun of gold. All I ever wanted was to hold you ... but baby you're hard to hold. Now your gone again ... and I'm left alone with this pain. I'm becoming lost in this silence ... and I'm calling out your name. See these tears I'm crying ... for you, darlin ... I'll die trying ... baby I'm not lying ... I'm gonna love you when I'm old ... All I ever wanted was to hold you ... but baby you're damn hard to hold. All I ever wanted was to hold you ... but baby your just so hard to hold. [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (02-14-2003 03:11 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
He felt no loss in this, after all that old man had been dead to him for a long time. And besides, a cowboy learns early on to wrap his pride and pain in rawhide and wear a poker face. But he was worried about Dillon and her unfinished feelings, things left unsaid had a way of haunting a soul. man, I am just loving this series today, and what a showcase of talent. JM this is absolutely outstanding! Mothy heart hugs to you  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
How many love songs can I sing for you ... how many poems can I write. How many times will we have to try ... before we finally get it right. I would give you all my falling stars, my moon of blue, morn's sun of gold. All I ever wanted was to hold you ... but baby you're hard to hold. not going to say much... you're off the hook...and you did good.... damn good.. thank you. OK...couldn't resist coming back... The scene you write here..resonantes of scenes I have lived out in so many ways... the "what now" after a death and how a family is torn by their own private dealings with it... too real JM... too real.. You did better than good... far better..... [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (02-14-2003 02:30 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You are the ONE! Awesome JM. I am so glad you got challenged into this. He wanted to comfort both his sisters, but one look at Iambe's shoulders stiffening as he approached her, told that she wasn't about to stay fragile for long, her hard shell facade was now back in place and I can't copy the entire ending so just know that was AWESOME poetgator, AWESOME! ~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (02-14-2003 02:03 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What can I say that hasn't already been said or will be said... Fantastic..original..love it..IWIHWT!!! We need to see more of you mothy girl! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh good. I don't have to write any more at all, ever again. JM is back in the saddle...and I'm putting my pens away. Notebooks, too. I'm just going to sit here and read... and smile.  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Sunshine.... what world you living in today? obviously not reality because there you don't get to stop writing.... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Janet, I enjoy your writing. You did capture much depth regarding family and death. I liked this a great deal. Quite talented, you are. There are so many directions you can go, all of you can keep writing and we would not tire of it. Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Whether blackmailed or inspired, I'm glad you picked up that pen and WROTE! LOL It never ceases to amaze me how the bunch of you have encouraged and inspired each other in creating and sharing a unique and fascinating family... Each of you work separately (or so I'm supposing *S*) and yet your works blend like a choir at Christmas... with one featured soloist after another weaving melodies and harmonies that leave the listener awed and humbled. You write a book that the reader can't put down... even if chapters are read out of sequence. This is excellent, JM... and I thoroughly enjoyed. *S* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Cpat...the floral odor of daisies is making me hallucinate...did you say something?  Suthern...independently, but with a lot of archival reading to get them all to breathe...you know the old saying...you can't choose your relatives, but you sure can pick your poets... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I've missed the inspiration that led up to this point, but I do know one thing, this stands entirely on its own. It is though I am standing there watching this scene unfold and captured up in the imagery....lovely |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, Don't know what I can say. Never doubted your ability to write and you did a fantastic job. It's always a pleasure to touch your mind. Randy Stinky |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'For a while they rode without talking, each alone with their thoughts ... till Dillon softly sang them home. The rain and the windshield wipers both fell silent, as if knowing they couldn't hope to harmonize. Iambe shed silent tears and wondered which direction Travis had taken into the star stained sky. Jake felt an ache he thought he'd long since left behind as Dillon's sad song hit home.' . 'How many love songs can I sing for you ... how many poems can I write. How many times will we have to try ... before we finally get it right. I would give you all my falling stars, my moon of blue, morn's sun of gold. All I ever wanted was to hold you ... but baby you're hard to hold.' Ya done good JM, so the blackmail thing works, huh?  You bring an element of heart to this series and Jake, that I like. Hell, it even seems to soften Iambe a bit. Great job...now go have some tea! |
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shannon harter Junior Member
since 2003-02-03
Posts 31waesaw,IN USA |
wow. i cant even tell you all how amazing it is to see all the lambe series. i would say to write a book, as every one i read is that good, but i think that would just take all the mystery away. but lemme tell ya, all of you who have done "lambe" should be writers. from a person who goes through about two to three 700 page books a week, you have what it takes.but thats just my thoughts |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Well, Janet Marie...you've done it again..... I'm speechless....  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Oh my goodness..is anyone else completely giddy and or overwhelmed by 3 forums of poetry to reply to??? A moth could hurt her self. THANK YOU to ALL for your very cool and generous replies.... I hope some others will join in the fun here and see what Iambe stirs in your muse. Ron...thanks so much for sharing this muse with me and for all the inspiration.  Sunshine...nice try...but you dont get to quit...I am still waiting on Kora and Kat thank you both for pushing me moody muse. ( or was that running over) LOL You two drive a hard bargain..but the end result is inspiration and thats always a grooovy thing again...thank you all for your responses to this...Im thanking as a group and spending the time trying to catch up on your work. my love to Poetry Land  jm |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Damn you Janet Marie! I'm crying like an idiot over your song...you and Ron are both grounded....oh wait, shoot, that only works with my kids teasing, but you did make me cry damn it.....you know how perfect it is....yes you do...I am SO keeping this. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
youre grounding the moth???? me thinks thats an oxy moron LOL thank you girlie..hope your wearing your moth mascara |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yep... the super duper boo hoo proof kind really you know, you guys could colaborate on a book of the Iambe, Jake and all those folks....would be a fantastic read..... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A nice expression of deep feelings Janet...James |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
you know... you write it so well, you should think about writing it more... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
SEA...where would us moths be without it... its flameproof too Thank you SBJ...Im pleased you enjoyed. Capt ... *smiling at you* ... me thinks youre good for me moody muse.. thank you...for the many times now that you have sparked my often silent pen with inspiration. If I "write it well" ... its because you set the standard and the rest of us are trying to keep up with you and Iambe thanks so much |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, I guess I should go back and read the others... this just got me. I love this type of writing and you did it so well. I feel like i've jumped into the middle of a movie and want to rewind. How many others are there connect to this. Parker |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Back up there....James |
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Soleil Noir Senior Member
since 2001-12-19
Posts 688USA |
Yes, James... because that's what moths do best... fly! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
 very enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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