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BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

0 posted 2005-01-03 12:13 PM



The rising cost is relative
with each heart break
forthcoming  
registering reality  
going up.

Like a deep tissue massage
face down on the floor
wincing at every pressure point
cushions the contempt
bruising easily.
  
Stinging like a chemical peel
without an ounce of compassion  
hurts so bad
but everyone's been burned
setting hearts on fire
by the softest touch.

Save for the rub, oh love
is like a mud wrap
warm and penetrating  
a tangible tingling
surfacing naturally
glowing with a luster  
all satiny smooth.

Shedding layers at a time
like fresh washed terrycloth
or crisp cotton sheets  
wherein lies the pain and pleasure
tucked between the folds
indulging in the ultimate luxury
of loving so deeply

hands on.

© Copyright 2005 BluesSerenade - All Rights Reserved
Midnitesun
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1 posted 2005-01-03 12:24 PM


Both pain and healing rose to the surface in this one, Lori. Enjoyed the read, if not the process involved in the peeling-back reality.
PS, typo? massage, or did you intend a different meaning with message?
methinks 'message' may be more layered....

BluesSerenade
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2 posted 2005-01-03 12:33 PM


Thank you for your nice reply Kacy girl.
My typing skills aren't what they used to be,
appreciate you pointing that out.


Dark Stranger
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3 posted 2005-01-03 12:36 PM


mmmmm bluzzzy
you do peel it
so very fine

enjoyed this


Sunshine
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4 posted 2005-01-03 12:44 PM



Well, if one thought he or she
might be insensitive prior to
reading this, they must be feeling
the muscled tone now...


BluesSerenade
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5 posted 2005-01-03 12:57 PM


Mmmmm yerself! Thanks for all that, Big Guy~

Glad you stopped by Karilea, I'm going both ways with this.  
Thank you so much for reading~

suthern
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6 posted 2005-01-03 03:54 PM


What a wonderful metaphor... and you've written it so well! *S*
vandana
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7 posted 2005-01-03 04:35 PM


enjoyed this write
Enchantress
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Canada eh.
8 posted 2005-01-03 05:55 PM


Hey!  Great to read you Bluesy girl.
Love the write...well done!
Hugs~

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

BluesSerenade
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9 posted 2005-01-03 06:28 PM


suthern, vandana, and Enchantress~
That was so nice of you to stop by and visit.
Thank you ladies, very much.

Ratleader
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10 posted 2005-01-03 06:50 PM


I've virtually stopped participating in PIP these days -- you'll understand I'm sure -- and I may leave for good if things keep heading the way they've been going for me.....but a Lori Serenade, I'll come back for.... yep, every time!

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11 posted 2005-01-03 06:51 PM


Great write Blues!

~Alli~

Happy 2005!

inkedgoddess
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12 posted 2005-01-03 11:15 PM


yea it's love
hurts so good
every time

and how are you my dear blonde one?

BluesSerenade
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13 posted 2005-01-04 01:22 AM


I understand all too well Ed, but then you knew I would.
Chin up, and thank you always for being here for me.
Hugging you, Ratleader~

Alli~ Thank you for taking the time to read what I write.  I appreciate it so much.

Hiya goldielocks~ Yep, it hurts alright, but you gotta love the smooth soothing effect.
I swear though, I never thought it would come to this.  Take my word for it,
chemically enhanced ain't all it's cracked up to be!
Love ya Lady~
  

passing shadows
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14 posted 2005-01-04 05:18 AM


you did well on this....I never thought of it like that
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15 posted 2005-01-04 07:03 AM


I think I should send my soul to a spa and leave the rest of me home.  

It always feels good to read you.  Thanks.

Aimster
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16 posted 2005-01-04 01:16 PM


Lori,

Few write it quite like you do, loving this!!
Amy  

"When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter"

SEA
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with you
17 posted 2005-01-04 08:02 PM


ok so now i am ready for a day at the spa
loved this....have missed reading you!

nakdthoughts
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18 posted 2005-01-04 08:04 PM


hey, you are writing as well as ever...
hope your holidays were wonderful!!

hugging you,
M

Lighthousebob
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19 posted 2005-01-04 08:32 PM


I enjoyed reading this as I have never had a mud wrap, though I can still relate as I know what a pleasure it certainly is to be in love and, unfortunately, I can also relate to the chemical peel. (smiles) Thanks for the mental trip to the spa. -Bob
kayjay
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20 posted 2005-01-04 08:48 PM


This took me back to an incident of being more buried in mud than wrapped in it, but that is another story.  It wouldn't hold a candle to yours.  It feels good the sense all the touching in this. Thanks for sharing.  Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Gentle Spirit
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21 posted 2005-01-04 09:21 PM


Hey sweet lady!  Have missed you.  I am reading more than just a sheer layer on the top of this, I am reading something much much deeper.  
So very good to read you
and hey, here's an extra hug and atta girl for you ok

Margherita
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22 posted 2005-01-05 10:16 AM


Save for the rub, oh love
is like a mud wrap
warm and penetrating  
a tangible tingling
surfacing naturally
glowing with a luster  
all satiny smooth.


First, I am so happy to see you are back here!

Second, "Hands On" is a powerful poetic work.

Love and hugs, dear Lori!

Margherita

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