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mike's secret |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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 * * * Cynthia - she sings today just outside my window she is chanting something vague I wish I knew the words of happiness and had the same ingredient in my biochemistry that made her say "to hell with it - today I'm going to sing." Cynthia she talks too much and she says she knows she does so when you tell her that (again) she just laughs and shrugs: "It's part of what I am" she'll say, "bartenders get paid to talk." and I suppressed the urge to ask, "How much money shuts you up?" Shame on me for envying the happiness that she enjoys Shame on me for being mean and shame the edges I employ to share the misery of me-- my wicked spars of words are toys that ought to be a joyful seed-- Cynthia-- Teach me to sing. I'd like to be a joyful noise warbling a symphony - a flower blooming in debris in the morning sun she is beloved wife of Mike who thinks that he can hide his love for her by wincing when she sings. I think Mike's secret has been told-- just look there in his eyes. * * * for my neighbors, Mike & Cynthia, with love, gratitude and admiration |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 my sister and her her husband are the same way!! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I'd like to be a joyful noise warbling a symphony - a flower blooming in debris in the morning sun Me too !! They look like a very loving couple. You are all lucky to have each other. hugs, Chrislane Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, those darn songbirds! Rather like hoptimists... you can't shoot them... or slap 'em upside the head... guess you've got to live with 'em, hey?  Why don't you fix a pot of gumbo!? That'll keep her quiet for a wee while! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Kari? Mike's a better cook than I am.  It's true. A transplanted okie, he cooks such the better gumbo I wouldn't even dream of putting mine up against his. Cute couple tho, huh? |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
In a nutshell? Mike looks like he's holding heaven. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karen....This is so very touching....seeing the love in the photo, and in your poem!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh they look so much in love Karen! What a wonderful guesture this is! Yup...I do see that look in his eyes.  Love ya lady~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I do feel such envy in this poem but also the love felt for a dear friend too Sometimes it is easy to envy what we don't have ourselves instead of just wallowing in their joy, and singing along just for no reason at all. Amazing how that warms a soul up Loved this Mz. Serenity. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Shame on me for envying the happiness that she enjoys Shame on me for being mean and shame the edges I employ to share the misery of me-- my wicked spars of words are toys that ought to be a joyful seed-- I am always told I talk too much..sometimes told to "shut up"...but it is me... I sometimes wonder why others can't let you(me) be happy when I feel that way. M M |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
I understand your envy, I don't know anyone this happily married, but if I did, you and I would be the same... great write |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
a most beautiful gift for them, K and also, a beautiful giving of yourself here. *hugging you tight* You sing . . . look above. (but I know what you mean) and they are lovely. This really made me smile. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This was a joy for me to write, and it pleased me, to please them. Thank you all for beaming at them with me. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
this made stars in his eyes... and mine and listen you blindness goes deep you ARE that we all see it anyway beautiful you... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karen?... This is beautiful... The write... Mike & Cynthia... and YOU... and?... inspiring too... *smile*  (I hope they, and you, don't mind me taking the liberty... I just couldn't resist) "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." --Jimi Hendrix |
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Capricious Member
since 2002-09-14
Posts 89California, USA |
Shame on me for being mean and shame the edges I employ to share the misery of me Perfect. I've enjoyed very much watching you grow as a poet over the years. I look forward to reading the next one. ~L |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"I'd like to be a joyful noise warbling a symphony - a flower blooming in debris in the morning sun" But you are, Lady K, you are! (Know what you mean, though.) Liked the ending bunches.......could just see it. ......jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
your bountiful words, surpass the meaning of their strength, the wealth of their purpose, and, Lady, YOU DO SING!!!!!!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thanks so much, especially Capricious for dropping in (you two are so quiet it startles me a bit when I find your names in the scroll  ) and Lady V?Thanks you--if they hadn't seen that yet, I think I'll try to have that printed out to make it a real ornament for their tree! I'm a moody thing these days folks...so I appreciate, very much, as you understand my ups and downs. |
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