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rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

0 posted 2004-07-15 08:29 PM

There’s this haze in summer,
when the air is thick and too hard to breathe
Could it be
the cloud people are drying up,
and floating like dust to the ground

There are times that ghosts rise
from the pavement outside,
and I’d swear they all look familiar

They each bare the uncanny outlines
of men that I sinned with
long ago,
when the world went too fast
for me to know
how crazy skin feels
when it doesn’t fit

It’s not like there are many
but one is always one more
than necessary
when you look back
and can’t remember
the shape of things
It was just so hot
everything felt like too much on
and too many clothes fell off

Life melted into the night
like anointed shadows that glistened
while everyone listened to some greasy rock
It was all just a bus stop
The driver was slow to get there
So slow, in fact
that many just walked
like I did

But after a while, I hitched a ride
with a smile
that never was real
I think he’s still coming up
in the curve
down on memory lane
always
on the hottest days of summer

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2004-07-15 08:52 PM

Regina

This sounds like California and some memories of mine. You always wright such raw and touching truth. That's why I like your poetry, and you!

[This message has been edited by Martie (07-15-2004 09:34 PM).]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2004-07-15 08:59 PM

"I think he’s still coming up
in the curve
down on memory lane
always
on the hottest days of summer"

So do I Regina...so do I.
Wonderful write...love your style.
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain ~

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

3 posted 2004-07-15 09:30 PM

I whole hearted agree, like the style, like the feel, it has teeth. Enjoyed.

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2004-07-15 10:24 PM

rwood
You can now walk across the hot coals and feel no pain.
Excellent,

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

5 posted 2004-07-16 02:14 AM

Regina -- I just love your writing. This was great and how very well you express things! .........jo

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

6 posted 2004-07-16 07:11 AM

ditto lady, ditto...what a welcoming read your poems are, so brutely honest and forthright...Bravo and thank you for writing and sharing.

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

7 posted 2004-07-16 07:13 AM

saw the bus coming
smelled the fuel smell
and the hot tires on asphalt

and there I was on that danged old train

kewl slice ms reg.....I'll follow ya in my truck and pick ya up at the gin..D

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

8 posted 2004-07-16 08:42 AM

They each bare the uncanny outlines
of men that I sinned with
long ago,
when the world went too fast
for me to know
how crazy skin feels
when it doesn’t fit

and

Now you know why I just love your words so much, dear somy~

gawd I love this....

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

9 posted 2004-07-16 11:43 AM

Martie: Thank you for accepting me. You don't know how precious that gift is to anything I may be.

Nancy: It's such a delight when you stop by. Your thoughts are smile sparkles. Thank you hugs.

Susan: Thank you poetess. Life does bite sometimes. So appreciate your thoughts.

Sy: That's right. Thanks for your eyes and the "excellent" You're so great.

iliana: Thank you hugs for your support and encouragement dear poetess.

LeeJ: Your thoughts are precious. Thank you for allowing me to share with you.

D: Please hurry...my feets are tired. You're my hero darlin'.

somy: Aww...you're the best somy. Can't help but squeeze ya like a little sis and throw you around a bit til you get sick of me.

Love,
Reg

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

10 posted 2004-07-16 11:44 AM

Perhaps I was missing out on some interesting experiences while I was busy avoiding the hazes and the mazes! lol

An ethereal, lazy, hazy feel to this fine write!

Have a happy summer!

Linda

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

11 posted 2004-07-16 12:41 PM

you should think about writing a book

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

12 posted 2004-07-16 12:46 PM

mmmm... the haze sometimes hangs on for days..and we wonder if we ever will again see the clear... but, even in the haze, our memories seem too clear sometimes...

as usual... you leave me in awe of the talent.

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

13 posted 2004-07-16 04:23 PM

“There are times that ghosts rise
from the pavement outside,
and I’d swear they all look familiar”

I agree with all of the above, an excellent poem indeed!
But this verse caught my eye.
I think I know those ghosts too.

JL

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

14 posted 2004-07-16 04:34 PM

"when the world went too fast
for me to know
how crazy skin feels
when it doesn’t fit"
oh, but this one is ringing in my ears

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2004-07-16 05:32 PM

when you look back
and can’t remember
the shape of things

~*~

...and when YOU write, Regina?
You melt steel...

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

16 posted 2004-07-16 11:20 PM

Linda: Nah...I'd much rather been having sweet tea in a sea breeze. You had the right idea poetess. You too, sweet lady. Thanks so much.

Dixie: I love the idea and your thoughts, but I'm grueling one hell of chapter in my life...but someday, thanks to you.

C: You're so right, and I'm so thrilled you think so. Huggins.

JL: Thanks for being such good human company. They go away when it rains...nice to meet you JL from Texas.

Kacy: Hope you found a soothe tune that looks good on you kind lady. Many thanks.

Sunnyone: LOL...that'll come in handy if I ever go straight to jail without passing go. I can only hope to melt hearts as you Ms. Sunfire. Yer a good one to write.

Love,
Reg

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

17 posted 2004-11-05 01:47 PM

just to let you know you're missed

*Alli4000*

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since 2004-03-21

Posts 3188
The World of Poetry

18 posted 2004-11-05 09:57 PM

First poem i've read by you...and you've got talent! This poem is amazing!! Post more soon!

~Alli~

*:.AIM = Alli4000.:* My Journal
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened...

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

19 posted 2004-11-05 10:32 PM

I can't believe I missed this awesome write.

into my library.

Maree

into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread.
~Sarah McLachlan~

zippi
Member

since 2004-03-31

Posts 56
California

20 posted 2004-11-08 04:43 PM

I...like so many of the others, fell into this as if it were about me.My goodness you do have talent. Such raw feelings! Amazing write.
Rene`

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

21 posted 2004-11-18 06:38 PM

so where are you these days ma'am? busy I am sure....

I came back to read a bit... and I never read you that I don't at least feel the need to say something, though most often the words escape me..or at least ones that don't sound shallow, or like some pat answer used too often when nothing else comes out..

you are a talent... and one I miss

so, you ever venture this way, and read my ramble... just know that your words are enjoyed... often many times over....

and that what ever pulls you to the "real" world... I hope it treats you fairly..and that you, and the ones you love, are well.

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