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Krawdad
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0 posted 2006-07-04 12:18 PM

               Afternoon Obligation

               My interest has gone as flat
               as these conference tables
               covered three times
               in large multicolored maps
               each one detailing someone's
               important boundaries
               according to
               an elaborately crafted key.

               Who knows what consequential decisions
               are about to be made
               by these few delegates
               reluctantly gathered around
               to scrutinize this gluttonous display
               of rich inks
               which I have but a wan wish
               to decipher.

               I would rather be sitting
               quietly and alone
               in the midst of the fresh blossoms
               of a deep black-soil prairie
               and watch the colors dance
               with the bison calves
               as the season unfolds
               in a mid-continent breeze.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

1 posted 2006-07-04 12:22 PM

OMG, I am giddy! Krawdad, this is superb. Yes, I can see this scene, and understand it completely, can smell the rich dark soil, feel it underneath my nails.
You've been holding out on us.

Got some more gems like this laying around on that table?

passing shadows
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displaced

2 posted 2006-07-04 12:27 PM

so great to read you again Kraw

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

3 posted 2006-07-04 12:49 PM

and i
would rather be
on the beach with you
watching the colors
of the surf

Krawdad
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4 posted 2006-07-04 01:03 AM

Kacy, you are much too kind.
Glad you enjoyed this.
(My Muse is rather scarce these days. She rarely appears.)

Krawdad
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5 posted 2006-07-04 01:09 AM

Hey, Dixie, thanks for stopping by.
You are one of my faves!

The Lady
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6 posted 2006-07-04 01:12 AM

"I would rather be sitting
quietly and alone
in the midst of the fresh blossoms
of a deep black-soil prairie"

But when your rarely appearing muse visits she brings great delights!

Krawdad
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7 posted 2006-07-04 01:13 AM

Ah yes, Helen of the surf . . .
and with a lovely invitation.
I've missed you!

Krawdad
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8 posted 2006-07-04 01:35 AM

Hello, Kate, though we haven't "met".
Thanks for your reply.
My Muse . . . if only she were close enough to reach out and . . .

latearrival
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9 posted 2006-07-04 02:01 AM

And so many lives held in the hands of so few. Scary. So I too would rather sit with you and dream.. thanks for this. martyjo

Sunshine

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10 posted 2006-07-04 09:26 AM

               I would rather be sitting
               quietly and alone
               in the midst of the fresh blossoms
               of a deep black-soil prairie
               and watch the colors dance
               with the bison calves
               as the season unfolds
               in a mid-continent breeze.

~*~

You're welcome, anytime.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

11 posted 2006-07-04 09:37 AM

Krawdad? Is it really you?
Where have you been..?
I/we have missed you so much!
Nevermind, you're home now...right?

This is wonderful writing!
I could actually smell the rich soil.

Dare we ask for more?

Welcome home hugs~Nancy

Don't bring me down now,
let me stay here for awhile
You know life's too short,
let me bathe here in your smile.

Krawdad
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12 posted 2006-07-05 12:49 PM

latearrival,
You are welcome, martyjo.
Can you tell I'm a little jaded?

Krawdad
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13 posted 2006-07-05 12:53 PM

Sunshine,
Got a little prairie over your way, Karilea?
Kind of dicey mixing with bison calves, though.

Krawdad
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14 posted 2006-07-05 01:02 AM

Enchantress,
Thanks for the hugs, Nancy.
I'll try to drop in more often.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

15 posted 2006-07-05 01:10 AM

When you do stop in again, I'd love to hear more about those bison. Perhaps, you would allow us to walk a trail with you, experience the essence of the herd through your eyes and mind, without disturbing their habitat.

iliana
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16 posted 2006-07-05 02:33 AM

Loved this, Krawdad! Sounds like a very bad case of belated spring fever...or cabin fever. Saving it. It's real good to read you again.........jo

OwlSA
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17 posted 2006-07-05 03:21 PM

Oh! Oh! Oh! This is just up my nature trail! Agree with Kate and both of Kacy's responses.

- Owl

JamesMichael
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18 posted 2006-07-05 07:32 PM

Nice...James

Sunshine

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19 posted 2006-07-05 07:35 PM

Sir, I've got some perspective
for you
that would wipe away
your druthers...

and you're welcome, anytime.

Martie

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20 posted 2006-07-05 10:05 PM

Krawdad...it's good to see you!

"I would rather be sitting
quietly and alone
in the midst"

Me too!!!

JL
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21 posted 2006-07-06 01:02 AM

Me TOO!

But I think I'd rather be fishin'

Excellent write!!
Enjoyed.

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

Krawdad
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22 posted 2006-07-07 12:11 PM

Kacy,
I'd love to hear more about those bison.
I don't get much time to spend with bison these days, but will keep this in mind.

Krawdad
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23 posted 2006-07-07 12:12 PM

jo,
Yes, something like "basement boredom."

Krawdad
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24 posted 2006-07-07 12:14 PM

Owl,
Somehow, I'm not surprised that you like this. You are welcome.

Krawdad
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25 posted 2006-07-07 12:14 PM

Thanks, James.

Krawdad
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26 posted 2006-07-07 12:15 PM

Okay, Karilea, enough of the teasing.
You have a story to tell.
Out with it!

Krawdad
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27 posted 2006-07-07 12:18 PM

Hi, Martie!
I think you would enjoy a sit in the midst . . .

Krawdad
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28 posted 2006-07-07 12:20 PM

JL,
Well, they were land maps.
If they had been lake maps, I would have had an imaginary fly rod in hand.
I hear ya'.
Thanks.

jellybeans
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29 posted 2006-07-07 05:31 PM

ok, no wonder this has 2 pages of replies....its wonderful!

luminosity
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30 posted 2006-07-07 05:34 PM

beautiful, I am glad I did not miss this

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