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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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Althea left us tonight gone flying to Georgia her children found her a home 87 years old ready to start over not New Orleans she said but Georgia’s pretty close to the south honey it’s gonna take more ‘n some little ole storm to keep this uppity woman down I will miss her gentle countenance wise words over café au lait of a morning age curtained eyes sharp as glass sweet smell of ginger no lipstick it leaks into the age lines don’t you know makes me look like a clown and I won’t have that I had many a young man honey I gave sugar for sugar I gave salt for salt if they didn’t like it it was their own damn fault every shuteye ain’t sleep every goodbye ain’t gone but when this uppity woman told a man goodbye honey she was gone she called my boy to her crooking a long finger each ivory boned joint a tick in time come here Louie darlin’ you are pullin’ on that sensitive nerve of mine again talkin’ trash about your young lady callin’ her out of her name treatin’ her like she’s a what’s that word you use why son I never do you kiss your mama with that mouth 87 years old and that uppity woman can still defy a hurricane and put a young man in his place [This message has been edited by The Lady (03-18-2006 11:26 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
We MUST get her and Bettie together, except, sometimes I have to ask B: "Do you kiss your rosary with that mouth?" "gawd forgives me" she says.  Much enjoyed, lady. There is a lot of displaced gentility goin' on these days.  |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
*smile* |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Thats what you call 87 years young. :-) Love this Lady and that Uppity Woman to!:-) Excellent! A three smiley! :-) |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
no lipstick it leaks into the age lines don’t you know makes me look like a clown and I won’t have that she sounds feisty and enjoyable ~~ M |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Llllllllllllllove it, Kate! She sounds a honeybunch and a realllllllllll character! But then you make everyone you write about lovable and full of character! - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
She literally leapt off the page with your vivid portrayal of her! Not only am I in awe of her ~ I'm in awe of your writing!  Linda |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
This sings like a good blues song... " I had many a young man honey I gave sugar for sugar I gave salt for salt if they didn’t like it it was their own damn fault every shuteye ain’t sleep every goodbye ain’t gone but when this uppity woman told a man goodbye honey she was gone" Yea! you tll 'em A... Great stuff, enjoyed ---------ice ><> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Smiling at this uppity piece... I was going to send it to a special friend... but she beat me here to read it first!  Gotta love women like these... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Love this..love the spunky woman in this piece! Excellent write and a most enjoyable read. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Serenity, I love, "Do you kiss your rosary with that mouth?" Thank you so much. *Smile* icebox and thanks. Thank you Steven! M, thanks for your reply. Althea is all that and more Diana. Some people are poems that need no writing. Thank you. Thank you so much Linda. Thank you ice.. those lines are Althea's gift to me. Thank you Sunshine. I want to be an Althea some day. Nancy, thank you for your sweet response. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
You always express the life and spark of your characters so well. Another excellent job. I am grateful for the "Big Mamas" in my own life. Each time I got too big for my britches, they would tongue lash me or grab my ear and drag me to my parents. LOL They were and always will be held with great respect. Thank you for this. It touched my heart. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Uriah. |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Your attention to detail is so good lady, i agree with Linda, she was with us, or rather we were there with her..a great talent you have lady.. .. thank you very much for your words.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
You're so kind Goldenrose. Thank you so much. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
She sounds like a classic southern belle...soft and sweet on the outside but rock solid on the inside. I met a few of those ladies the year I worked a convention in New Orleans....they were wonderful. I'm sure your Althea will be missed.  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh you KNOW Althea Poet deVine! Yes, she will be sorely missed. Thank you so much. |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
I agree, you always express the life and spark of your characters so well!!!!!!!!!!! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you WindWalker! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh, I do enjoy a person with spunk! I think both you and she have it and it shows! ....jo |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
WONDERFUL! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much Jo. bubblesleave, I truly appreciate your reponses... |
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cody 2 Junior Member
since 2006-03-12
Posts 48london |
you made me smile as i picture her, great |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you cody. She would love your smile. |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
I like it! Thanks for sharing with us... Ben “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Ben. |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
Oh my!! |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
Magnificent!!!!! I am moved by your amazing ability to write. Lately I have lost my passion. Although, I am sure it will return I do miss it so. |
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terasinas Member
since 2006-03-24
Posts 91Michigan ... The Great Lakes |
Don't cha jsut love the old ones, they are so intersting. Loved your portrayal of Uppity .. touching |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When I saw your title, I thought of Saffire, The Uppity Blues Women (whose music I love *S*) I love Althea's song, too... she sounds like an unforgettable steel magnolia... Thank you for sharing her with us! *S* |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I once knew a woman like her. Loved her to pieces! Spunk and fire...she knew herself and said it like it was. She wasn't from the south, but I miss her. And I love this word paint! ~ Karen |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
The Lady...Wow...Now this is some pure down South poetry. You done good dear lady. Georgia ain't New Orleans but it will do...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Page. I am sure your passion will return when you finish your present project. Thank you terasinas. The old ones are treasures. suthern, I appreciate your reply. Thank you Klassy Lassy. Thank you so much Paul. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you for sharing her |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you for readng her Dixie. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Excellent! Enjoyed, to the max. JL |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Saffire?...The Uppity Blues woman?....interesting and clever write... |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Not actually about Saffire, the blues group, but if it reminds you I'm glad. Thanks Toerag. "It takes a mighty good man." |
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