Open Poetry #36 |
she drank |
LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
soft night sounds like a thicket of fine fur happy ever after… watches or’r the earth extending muscular arms caressing her bare shoulders soft moans looking around the room for the last time…drinking in the sight, loving apple pie twinkling ruby eyes, wrapped in cotton sugar starches against a partially open mouth and there life’s blood in scandalous romance finds total all consuming adoration so masterfully inflicted guilty is the bargain love scented oils hold out their hands fueling fire of strength independence baking cookies music spilling out like biology assignments a gigantic natural lake filling lungs with fireflies revealing statements of power achieving an, “i’ll always be here” promise every last emotion advances into tomorrows seasons succeed being savored well after the last page is turned and she hears his heart hammering against hers fantasizing whispers in her ear on high heeled sandals on some path by a lagoon taking the long long way around love fate destiny yes, she might have smiled while being consumed in niagara falls tonight, the fireworks spoke over horseshoe falls like a message in a bottle of congnac, just for show he was more then a friend at first sight flip turning the physics test she closed her eyes and he kissed her long and hard endless lean glossy bodies detect a quick sense of feelings searching the stars anxious to drink this pounding hangover for hours a good night’s sleep hesitates for ember sighs & lavender flowers stiff breezes, hot lights overtones of her woman hood saying hello to something you can’t fathom living without she drank through her years Foot Note: Just for the record, I don't drink for a living...I'm writing metaphorically... about a woman who loves life, drinking it in...as much as she can...no matter how good or bad, love is life, and life is love....and our purpose and responsibility, to leave things a little better then when we found em.... [This message has been edited by LeeJ (01-04-2006 03:17 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I have missed your poetry, and your presence very much Lee. and smiling, many times I have told you that I love your work, even though at times I didn't understand it. I understand this one completely, I think. I'm just glad to see you again m'friend. I owe you an e, and when my blasted head stops pounding, I'll do just that. Love you lady braveheart. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
There you are Lee !! Happy New Year. Missed your words, and was entranced by this post. Awesome writing as usual. hugs, Chris |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Foot Note: Just for the record, I don't drink for a living...I'm writing metaphorically..." ??? Huuuummmm.... I wonder?? Just kidding!! Another great write Lee J. A little steamy, though… JL |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Drinking in your words Lady of life, did you ever write short stories? This may have been written metaphorically, but you are a natural with words, however their intention Loved this Liz |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
*cheers* it's all good stuff when the glass is filled, with or without a twist |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
And I hope you will "drink" plenty in 2006, LeeJ. .....jo |
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marcel Senior Member
since 2003-03-02
Posts 660az, usa |
Yes..I have drank from that well, a time or two...Your words have definitely filled my mind and heart for the evening.... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
LeeJ sweetie: Even without the footnote, it was clearly intoxication with life. Drink deeply, you spill such beauty from the cup. Hugs, TD |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This intoxicatingly glorious piece of loving and living is going into my library so that I can drink your words in time and time again! May 2006 be a year of loving and living and joyfulness! Loveya! Linda |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lee~ To drink in your words is our delight~ ALWAYS~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful as always Lee... Happy New Year. Hugs~Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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