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Still Lifes |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Still Lifes Most mornings, I walk around the lake, greeting the retired folk – they have time now to watch ducks duck and to search for turtles along the rocky banks. I wonder why I’m here. They stop along the way to speak to one another – I hear snippets about their sons, daughters and grandchildren. My favorite: a sweet child in an aged body. She wears a straw hat over once-blond hair and the same stained white tee-shirt every day. When she smiles her hello, her face crinkles up in perfect innocence. It’s a calm time. I wear it like summer – light as the sky. Even the weather has turned: a temporary spring in August. I belong to this brief respite. Somehow, I do. At the bend of the lake, halfway point, a man fly fishes. I listen to the whip-whip of his line and wish I could sit with him; instead I begin to jog. The lake speeds by. © 2003 Core |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
Nicely done, loved the imagery. angelblueyes |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
They are all, still, lives to behold... and you do it so very well... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne...sounds like exercise of body and spirit...enjoyed! |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Jog, if you must. There'll be plenty of time for sitting and watching...later Liked this much, Cor Ed |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Corrine, this really is a touching poem. Some of these people are so lonesome, but some are happy with just their memories.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
angelblue eyes, Martie, Ed, Sunshine, Ethel, many thanks! Cor |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I really enjoyed this. I have no elderly people in my life now (oh my god..maybe because I AM one..) and I miss it. I miss the volunteer work at the rest home...I miss having a Grandpa and Grandma...sigh..I'm sorry, your writing wasn't sad...lol...leave it to me...I loved it, it was refreshing and lovely... Susan |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Interesting and puzzling title. Charming poem. s.a.g. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This touches softly...James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ 'It’s a calm time. I wear it like summer' You are so original in poetic thought~ This is pure pleasure~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nicely done Cor... thanks for the view from your eyes..and for the thoughts it provoked in me.. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
you got skill baby. work it. always a treat |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
As I live and breathe....it's YOU. I saw your name elsewhere but assumed mere coincidence. Anyway, nicely done, Corinne. Bob |
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