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serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

0 posted 2006-12-10 05:31 AM

I took a tip of sponge tonight
and dipped it in metallic blue
underlining underlids
as I thought of you.

I took the beige paint
in the tube
and gravely dabbed it
just beneath
to hide the circles underneath
that somehow tears
had hollowed hues
of the echoes of the cruel
nights and days I yearned for you

weeping all that couldn't be

swearing

"never" wasn't true

because I felt your pull of me

I told myself that skies are blue
omens of a happy day--
I dried my eyes to pray for grace

I laced my lashes glittering
mimicking the fringe of drapes
that hid my secret flowering
a fan dance of my eyes' despair -

a blooming of the fleur de lis
purple irises in spring

rising from debris to sing
songs of glory royalty
once upon a time
they'd bring
smiles
to faces of the kings
an 'orchid' of such rarity
they chose the color for their rings
and draped their chambers
yellow, green
sympathetic, magically
and wore the scent of this aloe--

found within my eyes
when I
would be so bold of vanity
or brash to flash them angrily

if I felt the need to sting
cornered by a bartering
scared to ruthless slaughtering
of another human's need--
a sharp and bitter slivering
of pieces of myself.

I grieve and need to bleed myself
of poisons that I breed in loathe--
and no robes I can adorn
will ever hide the shame of me.

I bit my lip defiantly
and I chose corals
like the pinks
of the conch deprived of sea
knowing how it felt to be
left upon the glimmering
crystalline of shining beach

swept by tides so spotlessly

alone again

unmercifully

emptied now

of everything

but the urge to sing...

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

1 posted 2006-12-10 05:40 AM

wow... your words are powerful and longing and beautiful and so much more... thank you I enjoy reading your work very much RDB

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

2 posted 2006-12-10 07:26 AM

I fell into your words this morning, Karen~~

M

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

3 posted 2006-12-10 09:32 AM

mesmerizing Karen..your words drip down the page perfectly.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2006-12-10 09:51 AM

serenity
Sing my love sing and I will sing with you.
Your needle weaves a very fine cloth.

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

5 posted 2006-12-10 12:33 PM

Hey Witch, this--

"I took a tip of sponge tonight
and dipped it in metallic blue
underlining underlids
as I thought of you.

I took the beige paint
in the tube
and gravely dabbed it..."

–and this--

"I bit my lip defiantly
and I chose corals
like the pinks
of the conch deprived of sea
knowing how it felt to be
left upon the glimmering
crystalline of shining beach..."

–but especially this–

"found within my eyes
when I
would be so bold of vanity
or brash to flash them angrily

if I felt the need to sting
cornered by a bartering
scared to ruthless slaughtering
of another human's need--
a sharp and bitter slivering
of pieces of myself."

–is extraordinary writing!  Just thought I would tell you that.

Yeah, face paint is a (expletive deleted) isn't it???  All dressed up and no one to ....

The last time I painted my face with woad and grabbed a broad axe off the wall to go three sheets to the wind looking for Englishmen, I couldn't find any, not for love nor money!

Hey? Have you ever thought of taking your poetry seriously?  You should ya know; you write some serious poetry!

*grin*

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

6 posted 2006-12-10 12:47 PM

What Icy said up there..

You are amazing in every way. I just need to convince you of that.

beautiful, stunning writing here Karen.

you got mail.

love you lady.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

7 posted 2006-12-10 01:45 PM

Stunning tempo, gave a fine edge to the words that fillet the reader on impact.
Glad to read you Karen.
TD

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

8 posted 2006-12-10 03:45 PM

Serene B,
May I say, "I got it!" And I loved it. So very well done. Whew... finally.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

9 posted 2006-12-10 04:59 PM

Oh, Karen, what can I say? This piece is as outstanding as you are. I'd love a book of your poetry and I'm sure I'm not alone.

Rae

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

10 posted 2006-12-10 05:09 PM

Then, go ahead and sing Karen my Karen.
Something bluesy, gutsy and sprinkled with meloncholy. I wanna sway and sip some Southern Comfort on the rocks. luv this one.
hugs, Chrislane

Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles ~

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

11 posted 2006-12-10 06:29 PM

and through the looking glass
I did see
WE
in vibrant colors
of life's intensity

a masterfully painted
portrait
framed in love

~thank you for this, sis~

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

12 posted 2006-12-10 06:41 PM

I can type a blue streak speech on a whole lot of useless information, but honestly, when you guys are all so kind to me, I am touched beyond words.

In other words, grinning, ya'll know how to shut me up.

So I'll just say "thank you" and *touch the screen*

Oh. Plasma. *wince*

Love to all.

(and I'm still grinning at Larry's apparent relief too. Happy Birthday lovie. *special kiss*)

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

13 posted 2006-12-10 08:51 PM

"I laced my lashes glittering
mimicking the fringe of drapes
that hid my secret flowering
a fan dance of my eyes' despair -

a blooming of the fleur de lis
purple irises in spring"

Amazing writing Ser!
Love ya lady~

Sing in me muse...
and through me tell the story~

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

14 posted 2006-12-11 08:07 AM

you have certainly changed my outlook on my morning "get ready" ritual

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

15 posted 2006-12-11 10:12 AM

Through all your trials and tribulations, Serene One, your spirit sings!

Your soul songs always touch this reader.

Loving Light,

EA

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

16 posted 2006-12-11 11:54 AM

I'll be back to settle into this one...

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

17 posted 2006-12-11 12:14 PM

I have to tell you lady this one I printed and will keep. I loved it! Especially felt the despair you worked into these lines:

I laced my lashes glittering
mimicking the fringe of drapes
that hid my secret flowering
a fan dance of my eyes' despair -

Incidentally did all this come from Vitamen K?

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

18 posted 2006-12-11 04:21 PM

actually Shar, it came from a lack thereof...

and wheat? (who knew?)

and apparently yogurt (strenuous antibiotic treatment will do that too, but wince, let's not get too detailed on that'n, k?)

Smile...circles--the "eyes" have it.

Thank you all for reading, and yeah, it's possible to be fat and suffer from malnutrition. Only in America, eh?

Sheesh.

Thanks again to you all for your love and generosity.

Michael

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

19 posted 2006-12-11 05:47 PM

Wow... wish I could purge myself like you did here. But then, I feel half way there just reading this.

Gonna print it and read it a few times over.

gemjop
Member Elite

since 2002-11-18

Posts 2587
Pencilveinia, USA

20 posted 2006-12-11 09:43 PM

I bit my lip defiantly
and I chose corals
like the pinks
of the conch deprived of sea

Oh, so perfect. You know there's no way in hell this aint library bound.

x

1slick_lady
Member Ascendant

since 2000-12-22

Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace

21 posted 2006-12-12 01:05 PM

floodable love
and
incredible pain
brings out the best in you
i know just what you are feeling and wish i were there to help you
know that i know ok?

who ever said "this too will pass"
didn't know crap

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