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that cape cod summer
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that cape cod summer |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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there she is again powder blue ‘66 oldsmobile convertible has been pulling into the driveway of my mind all week fully loaded with contradictions soft white leather calls to young thighs long and sleek calls to long and sleek steering wheel beckons my hands mold round soft whisper our way through oyster harbors my foot hits the floor and we fly radio singing michelle ma belle gray summer cottages towels strung on picket fences sand covered kids wandering upstreet clutching red and yellow beach pails young sloops bowsprits dancing waves and me and that ‘66 olds salt breeze flying my hair that car smelled of low tide marsh she shipped on sand but she looked good sitting at red lily pond me sprawled across her hood thinking last summer of freedom something needed to happen map spread across kitchen table finger searching where ya goin’ aunt mimi asked boston why ‘cause broads always go to boston she flung her red hair laughed smiled with well bred teeth her katharine hepburn look well dahlin’ when you become a broad you won’t need a map to get to boston there she is pulling into the driveway of my mind again that powder blue ‘66 oldsmobile convertible this broad doesn’t need a map anymore [This message has been edited by The Lady (10-16-2006 12:44 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I could read your poetry all day long! Each poem is like a magic carpet ride.  EA |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I love this. There is nothing more to say than that. aziza |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
last summer of freedom something needed to happen map spread across kitchen table finger searching where ya goin’ aunt mimi asked boston why ‘cause broads always go to boston ~*~ If I asked you to write of what happened, would we have to search for it in places other than open?  Oh, Poet!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 loving this! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic imagery took me there,.. and I wanted to stay. Hugs. Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
thank you so much dear angel I appreciate you… thank you aziza my friend ah Karilea it was three long years before I got to boston toll road you know  you read me so well thank you so much Dixie thank you Nancy! |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ladyone, I had a 69 Goat' bad blue with too much speed..I was 7 when I stole it had to stand in the seat to drive it...but it was new... enjoyed your art ms.. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Cool write! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Stranger darlin’ you make me laugh bet you stole hearts too when you were 7 thank you for something… thank you TD |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This was Great! I like these lines: "there she is pulling into the driveway of my mind again that powder blue ‘66 oldsmobile convertible" |
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Kira Aso Member
since 2006-09-26
Posts 351Closer to Hell... |
You always blow me away! Wonderful Lady!!! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
thank you WindWalker glad you enjoyed it thank you so much Kira... |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
It has come that I seek out your name now and expect there is a delight to read. I don't believe I have ever been disappointed. Lovely write Lady~! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
thank you very much for your kind words cheye... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
The Lady, "soft white leather calls to young thighs ~~~ radio singing michelle ma belle ~~~ but she looked good sitting at red lily pond me sprawled across her hood ~~~ ‘cause broads always go to boston ~~~ well dahlin’ when you become a broad you won’t need a map to get to boston ~~~ this broad doesn’t need a map anymore" A write full of highlights that make me smile... and remember. Very well done. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
thank you so much Larry just a little wool gathering I'm glad it brought you good memories |
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Becky Mangrum Member
since 2006-10-18
Posts 56 |
Very inspiring i wish i could let my mind wonder like that but then again maybe not, lol |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
A fantastic poetic journey - and one I too was on with our Nan, and will never, ever forget. We too became "broads" and sure didn't need a map. I have to tell you in all my travels Boston is still my favorite place, especially the Square, and Fenway Park (what fans!) Loved this! |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
There is nothing more I can add. It has all been said, and said to perfection. I add merely the words: "you rock" Sandra |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I hear you Becky lol thank you ah Mysteria isn’t it wonderful to be a boston broad? glad you enjoyed the journey thank you Sandra my dear you know I think you rock! thank you |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lady I don't know how this poem got by my eye before, but so happy to read it now. You are so light on your poem-feet, sort of like dancing, seeming effortless, yet it takes a whole lot of talent and grace. |
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Edward Grim Senior Member
since 2005-12-18
Posts 1154Greenville, South Carolina |
I remember the first day you came here. A great day in my book. Your poetry has really shaped this site. Thank you. Cheers - Ed Once you are truly insane, it’s all picnics with Kafka after that. See, it’s the process of going crazy that you gotta worry about. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Martie dear friend thank you for your kind reply Ed what a lovely thing to say thank you… |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure to read...James |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
thank you James... |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
This is great! I had a '58 Impala, two door hard top. painted flat black with a handbuilt "stonecrusher" engine with two progressively linked four barrel carbs (gas was 20 cents a gallon). I swear it could cruise the old beach road to Skaket Beach all by itself. One September, someone asked me what I had done all summer. I said I had spent it exploring a broad. They thought I meant I had been in Europe. Thanks for stirring the memories. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
oh icebox you have cape cod memories too the perfect place to be young and careless and to explore a broad made me laugh thanks for your reply |
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twinkyfl1 Member
since 2006-12-15
Posts 133florida |
Your wonderful imagery bought back the many summers I spent on the Cape. I just wish I had the knack of capturing it like you do. Mucho gracias for the memories. To thy own self be true |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
how cool is this! I love it! RDB |
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twinkyfl1 Member
since 2006-12-15
Posts 133florida |
Your wonderful imagery brings back the many summers I spent on the Cape. I just wish I had the knack of bringing it to life as you do. Mucho gracias for the memories. To thy own self be true |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
splendid write of youth, dreams and summer.... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Now she is pulling into my driveway and that song...Michelle...My Belle...oh yeah. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I've just got to go with Martie's comment above! Enjoyed! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
thank you so much James |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
the cape always brings such luscious memories twinkyfl1 I’m glad you have them too thank you Roniece thanks LeeJ Barry, if she pulls back in again take the ride it’s worth it thank you Honeybunch |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
had a '66 442, power blue that greased my joints much the way your words grease the page. Loved that car. Never got to Boston though - just Phoenix, almost that year, and became something I never was before. Something that still simmers in my veins even after all these years. Loved this piece. Jimmy |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
After hanging up from you remembered my only Cape Cod experience...told about this way... My Cape Cod Friend (from Boyhood Tales) Mid-summer, night in all it’s starry splendor; the group of us sitting on a trailer in the John Deere farm equipment sales lot, Lovington, New Mexico, talking, laughing, passing time, when Jed walked up, trailing you, whom he introduced as his Cape Cod cousin. I looked up, caught my breath, choked a little, finally mumbled, “hi” and died a little because it sounded so lame, stood up to make room, caught my foot, tripped… laughter all around; thank God for the moonless night, so you couldn’t see the burn on my face as I looked sideways at you, saw the barest smile, twinkling eyes that quenched the burn as they stoked the fire that threathened to consume my soul. You climbed up on the trailer, and just then, from my position on the floor, looking up at you towering over me, you smiled, held out your hand, “take mine” you said. I did…and you’ve never let it go. We were six then, my Cape Cod friend. Forty years ago. W. James Beard, Jr. © august 2000 Again, Loved your words, Jimmy |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Jimmy I loved yours too your poem is wonderful |
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