Open Poetry #38 |
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Crumble ( tanka with thanks to LeeJ for inspire) |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
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~*~*~*~ giddy on church steps unaware and innocent of crumble building eager to play grown-up games as if that's all that mattered ~*~*~*~ . . . . . . Chris Barker June 2006 ~~~~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
well, I'm honored to have inspired such beauty...this was exceptional writing lady very much enjoyed... thank you so much for sharing...love what you see |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I love the feel of these words...it is amazing how you can bring to life this vision with so few words...*big hugs* |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Lee - I so wish that I could write as you do, with such ease. My thoughts get all jumbled up after just a few lines I am afraid. Many thanks & Hugs !!! Startime - thankyou so much for your kind comments! ![]() |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MsChris~ I just love your little jumbled up thoughts~ ![]() *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Chris! ![]() Reading you from Jessica's house at the moment. Love this one..most excellent. Miss ya and love ya, Teed. *Keep your eye to the sky* ![]() ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
The crumbling makes me giddy. ::smiles:: ((( Chris ))) Well done ! |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (smiles) Yay! Oh Chris, you depict slices of life ever so wonderfully in so few words, sweet friend, I could truly see a vibrant picture reading this that stuck out like a painting on a wall, yay, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou all so much. Big Hugs All Round !! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Maybe love IS blind? Great write!! JL ![]() |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
I am so glad you are going to church and such a sweet poem. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
A picture painted with your words Chris. Very much enjoyed. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
JL, jody & scorpio - thankyou very much. ![]() |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a beauty by a beauty inspired by a beauty ![]() |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
You ain't so bad yourself Dix ! ![]() Thanks & Hugs! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
You do these so well. I really like this one. |
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Frank W. Torres Member
since 2006-06-10
Posts 133 |
Sometime there are others things that matter. Good poem. |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Sue & Frank. ![]() |
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skyshine![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Ain't that the truth.... sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yup skyshine...sad but true. Thanks for reading and commenting! ![]() |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
had to come back and dive into this one again... wish so, I could write and say so much in so few words...this was awesome... enjoyed it and you... ![]() |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
You are a joy Lee. Thankyou again. ![]() |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Chris....I remember a time like this...you wrote it perfectly! ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chris, your terrific tanka conjured up a kodak moment of my own! ![]() ![]() Linda ![]() |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thanks & Hugs Martie & Linda !! |
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