Open Poetry #33 |
My last best suit |
wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
When I was still immortal And the world bowed to me deepest I remember her Sleeping in a tangle Of suit jacket and sheets Cooling Under the ceiling fans’ slow turnings Pillowed by the crush of a bridesmaids’ dress That earlier, had snugged her hips and breasts Just so Her neck and cheeks still glowing In the afterward And recall our conversation When she received the invitation ‘If we’re going to be attending a wedding At Duke University’s Rose Garden I need to get a white linen suit” “You’re going to do something, aren’t you?” “And maybe a hat, yeah, a boater" “You’re going to do something silly and embarrass yourself” “C’mon Libby, you know I don’t easily embarrass” “Well then, you’ll embarrass me in front of my family” “No Sugar, I’ll be the one disguised as a perfect gentleman” |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
grinning here at that ending though it also hurts |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
no disguise... you gentleman down to the soul |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
and this is why I love you... *chuckle* wanna go to the opera some time? my my my m'brother |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
smiles and hugs...with a punch line that packs a whole lot of truth... Bravo! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This leads me to thought of a man eternal in the world of literature...but I think I crossed the genders in your writing, but the smoke from a corn-cob pipe led me there, anyway... Good reading, Wranx. I'm so glad to see you posting again! |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Really like it Dave |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
wranx once again you have panned gold. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed Love how you did this with tears and smiles. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
As Martie says... you do this with tears and smiles... Love it!! Good to see you posting again! You are missed. Hugs~ ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
you need no disguise, you never did . . . nor will . . . (uhh ok well, hmm maybe sometimes . . .) *laughing* (and btw, you are still immortal.) I love you, you know that? You are a beautiful man and this memory gave me a smile. (hiss --->> Libby) Susie |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
*giggling* not disguised at all...your words are a joy to read... |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Loved this one, Ed. You and Susie are so cute! ~tier |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Grinning at this. You can't fool us... Enjoyed. miscellanea |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh come now, is it really that much of a disguise? Methinks you would wear your finest hat to suit yourself, and that's a good thing. Smiling at you, and little tweety bird too! Neat poem, wranx~ |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Damn you're good Bro Maree The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change. |
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