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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I stepped past Dillon And down the steps to my truck Leaving them there for a moment To each play the recorded feelings In a slow motion rewind And grabbed my thermos Out of the front seat. Iambe was still standing there When I went in the kitchen Rinsed out the pot And put a new one on. I looked at her eyes The ones I swear could melt Steel or a heart Destroying either way “I’m glad I got to see you.” I said almost to myself And saw the almost hidden shake As if one had followed white lines Far too long on black nights. “Travis,” she began, “I,..well.. I,” I walked over to her And put a finger to her lips And just said, “Shhhh..” Then went back to rinse out the thermos. “I figure you and I will always be damned.” I started as I picked the pot off the burner And poured steamy black. “We’re damned to always want.” I let out as I turned my back to her And started another pot. “Problem is, we tear each other apart and all our wants get tangled in stars or knotted in words.” I screwed the lid on the thermos Poured myself a fresh cup from the new pot And set them both on the table. “Come here.” I said She walked over to me The shell of her already starting to brittle I kissed her took another look in those eyes Before I told her, “I still don’t dance you know.” “probably never will” Konrad was gone his dust settled I eased across the gravel slowly trying not to raise too much of my own ………………………………………………………… I’ve seen a Texas sunrise over faded hills Heard the sound of midnight the lonesome cold cold still Watched the stars above me crack open coal black sky Floated on the rivers of ten thousand times good bye Tell me whats it sounds like to hear your love break Do echoes softly linger or does it sharp sounds make On horizons yet to find I’ve seen the moon glow bright Heard the trees in rustle on long and lonesome night But still I watch the sunrise each and every day Thinking how I love you and about the price we pay Tell me whats it sounds like to hear your love break Do echoes softly linger or does it sharp sounds make [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (02-14-2003 09:37 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cpat, The answer is purely subjective, LOL enjoyed the read. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you ... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'“I still don’t dance you know.” “probably never will” Konrad was gone his dust settled I eased across the gravel slowly trying not to raise too much of my own' Leaving quietly, an art in itself. If ya really think she wanted him to go... Guess a happy ending was a bit unrealistic to hope for, huh? [This message has been edited by Duncan (02-14-2003 11:13 AM).] |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
it's amazing the picture I got of Travis leaving.... great writing Cpat :-) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Listen closely....((((((( * )))))))..... You truly are a very talented poet. This was another fine "hair"-do! Valenting hugs, EA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I eased across the gravel slowly trying not to raise too much of my own ………………………………………………………… I’ve seen a Texas sunrise over faded hills Heard the sound of midnight the lonesome cold cold still Watched the stars above me crack open coal black sky Floated on the rivers of ten thousand times good bye Tell me whats it sounds like to hear your love break Do echoes softly linger or does it sharp sounds make =========================== oh damn....I'll be back..... Tell me whats it sounds like to hear your love break Do echoes softly linger or does it sharp sounds make oh yes.....the moth will be back.... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
ok....I'm hooked....on to the next delightful read.... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Oh, dear! You just know how to rip out hearts, don't you? "I figure you and I will always be damned" ..and.. "Tell me what it sounds like to hear your love break" trying to breath here....this is grand, in every way possible... By you not publishing (hoepfully you are, and just haven't shared that with us!) you are depriving us...smiling here...whatever you do, please keep sharing here with us....Love it! Really enjoyed this, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Albert J. Allie Senior Member
since 2003-02-13
Posts 512Queens NY |
I agree with Sunshine! Thank you thank you thank you Thank you! Such Talent in this forum I LOVE IT!!! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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