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Missed Connections [Konrad’s Journey]
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Missed Connections [Konrad’s Journey] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Trails in the Yucatan can be misleading when a wrong turn, or a delayed reaction takes one second longer then life becomes a trial. He had reached Dana’s dig but there was no current unearthing of her tracks which now stretched beyond the hole in the ground where old dust and bits of bone had settled back in to watch the future. Not sure if he had arrived early or late, nevertheless his chocolate-haired Dana was naught but yesterday’s shadow blending into the forest’s green. He asked about, then was taken to the lone room she had inhabited. Pale scents lingered, warmed by the afternoon sunlight on a left-behind pillow. A solitary pad of paper on the sole desk, left behind for whatever reason, he wondered if there would be a sense of imprint from her hand. A foolish thought. But when he moved just so, a shadowy hollow caught his eye. Shivers plunged down his spine. A stubby pencil, extracted from his pocket, slowly, easily, the flat side of the graphite drew out the imprint Leoncio a Spanish name for saints and martyrs. Only this Leoncio had a last name. And it matched Konrad’s. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
wow this one gave me chills remembering the feel of past souls as they passed over me as I climbed Mount Masada, Israel |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
an engaging vignette Kari -- but methinks it should not be left alone... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
. . . somehow I feel there is a continution of this tale you tell with such beauty and ease . . . please continue . . . xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (07-06-2003 01:14 PM).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
HA!!!!!!! Yes, I'm on it!!!!!!! Going back to read it now.  Let's get delirious...  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"A stubby pencil, extracted from his pocket, slowly, easily, the flat side of the graphite drew out the imprint Leoncio a Spanish name for saints and martyrs. Only this Leoncio had a last name. And it matched Konrad’s." Ok, you know I never rush you with these (like some folks do who aren't here today to defend themselves) but Kari you better know where you're going with this and get there quickly...cause I got all day!!! And I'm going to sit here and dog ya! "Leoncio" Where we going now??? |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
I always come back to....."Wow!!" when I read your words. It always fits. Eric |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea...You put it all there...the mystery, the edge...the pull to find out, little hints that want for more...very good, my friend!! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
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He asked about, then was taken to the lone room she had inhabited. Pale scents lingered, warmed by the afternoon sunlight on a left-behind pillow. A solitary pad of paper on the sole desk, left behind for whatever reason, he wondered if there would be a sense of imprint from her hand. A foolish thought. But when he moved just so, a shadowy hollow caught his eye. Shivers plunged down his spine. ================================ Konrad? hmmm... the name is vaguely familiar....lets see .... OH yes... I know him..hes that groovy guy running off looking for some hottie named Dana...  LOLYes..the moth wants more...more mystery..more chemistry...more exotic scenery...more chocolate with my raspberry Very cool to see this series reprised Kari. Well ... OK ... but you have to wash it first. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Waiting...patiently. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I'm easier to ignore than I thought...  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yes...yes? Then what? Pleeeeeaaaase?!! hugs, Chris "Said you'd give me light... |
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