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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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The Wallflower (from Open #4) Clutching close my invitation I enter with much trepidation. I glance to where you're holding court... Your laugh rings out, your friends cavort With such glee. I wonder why I came tonight - Thoughts of arms holding me tight Seem foolish even to this dreamer. Your eyes are on that brazen schemer Not on me. I wish that I could get away Before I have to hear you say Your heart belongs to another. I try to breathe, I almost smother All alone. But the dance continues as I cry Whirls of color whisper by. I gaze with longing at the door - I must cross that endless floor To get home. Belle of the Ball (from Open #6) Away across town, bright lights are glowing She sits alone, but can’t avoid knowing Her invitation wasn’t lost in the mail She wants to be special - she’s obviously failed. A bottle of scotch, the best she could find Hasn’t helped the hurt that gnaws at her mind. Another is dancing in her lover’s arms And she’s here - sadly lacking in charms. The tears drip down though she’s vowed not to weep With a sob and a hiccup, she slips into sleep For in her dreams, she’s the belle of the ball Admired by many and accepted by all. And no little slut could stand a chance To interrupt this dream romance! Entirely too soon the clock strikes midnight Maybe just one more drink will make things all right. Reversion to Rags (I’ll get it right eventually... maybe? *G*) Confidence clothes me And assurance Floats freely, gently Surrounding my ankles In wisps and swirls That twirl with grace As I dance Anticipation. But I find my table Is set for one And the arms I'd rushed to fill Hold someone else. She shimmers In shining smug Secure in knowing She centers your universe And I'm a distant satellite Insignificant. Gown of illusion vanishes And shards of hope Crash to the floor As my happy dance Shuffles to stunned stop. Thankfully, no one notices As deprived of dignity I dash for door Dressed in destroyed dreams With train of tears. Like me They mean nothing. |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Loved all three recurring theme posts Suthern. Congrats on your 10,000th post! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And these are the very good examples of why you reached 10,000 so effortlessly... Thank you for sharing them again, suthern... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Beautiful ... and congrats my friend. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Awww, little Rindercelli ... you'd be reason enough to throw a ball~ (not THAT kinda ball)  Love you ... love the read~ *Huglets* ~*Me ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well I got triple the pleasure with this click, Dear Belle of the Ball! Congrats on 10,000---or is that 100,000!!!   Bring up some more of your golden oldies! They bear dusting off! I didn't start reading your poetic works until Open #22 when I joined.  EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Brad: Thank you! *S* Enchantress: I'm so glad... thank you! *S* Sunshine: Thank YOU for reading. *S* Nightshade: Thank you, my friend... very much. *S* Marge: I'd probably break a window, yanno. LOL Thank you very much, ma'am! *S* EA: Nope... It just SEEMS like I'm that wordy! LOL Thank you, lady... so much! *S* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
EVENTUALLY you'll get it right? It's a heart-stopper now! Reversion has got to be one of the best Laura poems ever, and I wouldn't change a word of it.....unless there's a chance to change ALL the words..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...You are a very special lady!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: I'm so glad you like the newbie... thank you very much, my friend. *S* Martie: Likewise! Thank you! *S* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
yep....dittoing ratleader...and one upping it...your writing has gone from really good to even better.....incredible writing |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
These are the reasons you've made it to 10,000  Congrats and always continue to shine.  Crystal |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Confidence clothes me And assurance Floats freely, gently Surrounding my ankles In wisps and swirls That twirl with grace As I dance Anticipation. Sweet Suthern Lady, I love it all, but this stanza really stood right there out at me.  Hugs Ethel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
jellybeans: Always seeking a ditto, right? LOL Thank you, my friend... I'm learning from the best. *S* angelblueyes: Thank you so very much! *S* garysgirl: I'm so glad you like, sweet lady... thank you! *S* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well, you're obviously not learning from me...LOL....your writing is among the best gal... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toerag: I just wish I had your gift for giving smiles through your words, dear friend. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh my gosh, this is so heartbreakingly brilliant, sweet friend, I love how you linked two of your classics into a brand new installment, almost to show both the positive and negative film of the lindy-hop! (sigh) Here's angel hugs for you, sweet friend, I love this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... M'toe... I love that Lindy-hop comment... thank you very much! *S* |
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