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Dignity Restored...the Way of Things
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Dignity Restored...the Way of Things |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296
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Punishment?Snub or slur However easily fitting? You raided my heart, did you know it? Of course you did! But it wasn’t me No sir, it was retrospect from the past Quite frankly, I loved it I loved you, the adventure of your voice in the dark And you knew it, I can hear you now Vain and forefinger strumming that broad Forehead, large hands elaborated, to gloss opinion You’re a slaveholder, do you know that? My heart collected any food it could easily find Payment for a time long ago Stunning natural talent, decided to fall afoul I grabbed for the rabbit Good liquor, now a days comes hard How long has it been, a year, three? Outbuildings idle a miracle of Wedgwood and silver Eating my life from a word One word from you, working my thumbs Lending dignity to recent habits I turned the dial on the radio To a careening tune, fighting off deer tics Harshly rhythmic, but well suited? That’s life my dear, its subtle little runs and fills Muting any music Did you see me as sin? Or Perhaps dark rich green, soft as cream Licking your lips…your mouth…your soul All those Caesar Salads certainly took their toll I wonder if even then, Wendy was near Maybe even before, perhaps, I was a wood filler I’ve borrowed a note and put the flute aside Setting off on some opposing track Away from the nights Where day meets darkness In case you’ve ever wondered I’m planting hours However, altogether, I’d say, we danced For a little while…among some absent minded song You loved me, as much as practically possible In that space and time of the Phantom of the Opera Somehow, Dances with Wolves, Will never sound the same! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Fine writing as usual Lee...thank you... goldenrose. ''There is no need for temples, no need for complicated Philosophies. |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Too many great lines to quote. Wow, spiralling snippets of a relationship that made its mark.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LeeJ Good write wonderful metaphors and good morning to you.  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
In case you’ve ever wondered I’m planting hours  I am with Gemma...so many wonderful lines, Lee This is my favorite of yours...because it brings back many memories. M |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I’ve borrowed a note and put the flute aside Setting off on some opposing track Away from the nights Where day meets darkness In case you’ve ever wondered I’m planting hours Lee, this is beautiful, even if it does hurt. These lines especially touched me. Hugs, Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
That was quite a journey you just took us on! I could envision ~ and feel! ~ the whole relationship scenario! ~ and yes, dear lady with the soul of a poet and with the talent to match, your dignity is most definitely "restored".   Linda |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
You continue to amaze me with you writing. This is a remarkable write! But then, all of your writings are wonderful. Way to go Lee J. JL |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"In case you’ve ever wondered I’m planting hours However, altogether, I’d say, we danced For a little while…among some absent minded song You loved me, as much as practically possible In that space and time of the Phantom of the Opera Somehow, Dances with Wolves, Will never sound the same!" Oh my....yes..I am left speechless.. Love this piece Lee....a keeper for my library. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ To have lived the dream of a love so true... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 love the ending lines |
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