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The other side of the moon
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The other side of the moon |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings and the early edition skips a few days because that’s how it goes when particular efforts seek succor from trying and trying again. So the early edition and perhaps rendition of assisted and tutored love is most of the time simply missing and this is the absence of soul that makes a house not a home. And then when expecting the late edition it lands with a plop next door as positive proof that the try, try again, doesn’t deliver this side of the moon. It’s just like the keeping of faith that brings the cake but not the sweetness and if you want the cherry you have to move, you really must move, to the other side of the moon where the early and late editions are constant and sure every day. I’m on a break from the try, try again, and the late edition won’t come at all but that’s how it goes, don’t you all know, when love is missing from soul and the cherry that sweetens unreachable on the other side of the moon! Helen / 4 May 2006 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
your last verses are always ones that make me think loved the entire write Helen |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This poem really made me think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Enjoyed your anaology, Helen, my friend. I think every now and then that late edition is just tossed out for a free sample.....dam_ those free samples....lol. hugs.....jo |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
This was so well written, I couldn't stop reading it. Thanks Helen. Huggs Kimberly |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you all for reading and for commenting. Very much appreciated. |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Beautiful Honeybunch, I've lived on both sides of the moon. One where cherries were the staple and the news well edited and always on time, might as well have carbon copied the previous edition. The other side where it's always dark and lonely and there is no news at all. But there is a place in between where the light and the darkness meet. Enjoyed! :-) |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks, Steven. I guess we're lucky if we can find the middle line. Here's to luck! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Honeybunch, no morning editions, no late editions, only the pits (both cheese and cherries), could make one definitely yearn for something a bit sweeter, like honeycomb news with a sunshine editor, and delivery that makes the day hum.  Klassy |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Did I mention how much I love your work Helen... from either side of the moon? |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Klassy - Thank you for the read (and hugs). Yes, there are things in the world that make one yearn for ... something else. The Lady - No, Kate, you didn't mention it but thank you so much for doing so now. No day trips, are there, to that other side of the moon - "sort of like" pay now and forever keep your peace. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
So often your poetry makes me remember places I have to go. *smile* |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
vandana - thank you so much for the read. Glad you enjoyed. icebox - maybe one day the moon will come to us. Strange things can happen, you know. Thanks for reading. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Outstanding write Helen. I found myself reading over and over. Profound, the way you expressed the details. Sharp and focused. Hugs, TD |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Fabulous writing Helen! Your writing leaves me breathing such a deep sigh. As always, it is a real treat to read you. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Helen...you do know that come moon or no, and whichever side, you have a special gift of thought that always makes me more aware.  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
TD - Thank you so much. It is a real honour to have a piece read more than once. Bluesy Gal! - Hi! So good to see you here and thank you so much for your supportive comment. Martie! Hey! Hey! Hey! You're supposed to be taking it easy. Awareness can wait a bit. But thank you - I do appreciate the read. |
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