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Your Sunday Hands
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Your Sunday Hands |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Your Sunday Hands Walking backward, to the spoon of a previous meal There and then, the voice of this endeavor charmed me Blink, in the squint of a newborn promise, I felt you Among the yearning meadow, changing my eyes to gold A return to innocent moods, melting on the tongue slowly The sky remarks of inquisitive and vulnerable optimism Perhaps, too far forward with my heart, you could have crushed me Yet, I am a fool, unfettered by the possibility of destruction Instead, I strive to gather the colors of promise, the vision of truth Where could I land, but into the waiting arms of enchanted dreams Not the fantasy that causes strain of the faculties, but as a student Teaching myself the lay of a promised land, the taste of clean rain You work in wood, in secretive sighs of solid appreciation and skill Yet instinctively, I know the soft places you protect in the grain Aloof, the voice of our intimate moments, when you thought I didn’t see How tenderly you cupped my cheek, and silenced my wishes Seeking truth, where only fact can be found, my spirit unbound Tonight, I build a fire, and dance in the light of love For it may find me here, and so I leave the door open, when I walk Backwards, to the spoon of a previous meal, waiting to be tasted On the fingers of your Sunday hands Copyright Kkh 10/14/06 |
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Sarkany Junior Member
since 2006-10-14
Posts 32 |
Hi I had to read this poem several times to get it. Your style is complex and therefore not easy to read or understand. Having said that, I must admit, that when proper attention is applied your lines come alive and make for a lovely read. Sarkany |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I have read it 3 times....going back for a fourth.... Reminds me of how some write flavor and flavour...where was I? |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"when I walk Backwards, to the spoon of a previous meal, waiting to be tasted On the fingers of your Sunday hands" this is exquisite TD honestly? IWIHWT! |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This is exquisite! One of your best! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Tonight, I build a fire, and dance in the light of love For it may find me here, and so I leave the door open, when I walk Backwards, to the spoon of a previous meal, waiting to be tasted On the fingers of your Sunday hands" Oh my Kathleen...this is stunning!! You continue to take my breath away with so many outstanding lines. Hugs~Nancy Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
kathleen i dont always say it but it is true you are such a talent i really love your poetry i always read you i have been busy in prose so forgive me for not saying this before but it is true damnnnnnnnnn you are GOOD !!! you are one of my fav's [This message has been edited by 1slick_lady (10-23-2006 05:32 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Thank you all very much for each kind compliment. Each of you has inspired me with your many excellent and talented poems. TD |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
What perfect wording! What perfect thoughts! This is... everything! Sandra |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
TD What a wonderful feeling, both felt and transmited by words to me...thank you! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! This is fantastic, Kathleen. |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Kathleen... I have to admit that I read this more than once before I replied. Once to read it, once to relive the way the words were put together. I don't always reply, but I had to let you know that this is a phenominal piece of writing. You may burn my flag... only after you wrap yourself in it first. |
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