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Good morning MC. Just stopped by because I'm up unusually early. I shared
these love birds with Mari-am, so why not with others to spread the joy further afield?
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 14, 2006 at 2:14 AM
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well I delivered, but don't expect too much.
the next poem is even more crazy than this one.
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 13, 2006 at 3:16 AM
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why did I have to open my big mouth?
Now I am accountable to all of you, I cannot let you down.
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 13, 2006 at 3:03 AM
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it's inspiring that you discipline yourself to write every day - I liked this.
posted by
mneme
on August 12, 2006 at 11:24 PM
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wiley, really???
I would be the bird squawking some french at you!
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 12, 2006 at 11:18 PM
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marieclaire66
It was more than a good effort luv, it is uniquely-you. It was a neat picture you painted and I could be the strange man if I had a bird on my shoulder luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 12, 2006 at 7:59 PM
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cee, I have run out so I must go and get some lavender...
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 12, 2006 at 3:02 PM
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Marieclaire-
Now you just stop that miserable writing thinkin'. I think your writing just pours out of your heart, mc. If you are feeling all tied up in knots, sometimes you have to just let it go and get up and do something. Keep your pad of paper and pen handy because when you're not trying, it will just start flowing and you'll need to catch it on something. There's a technique called overcoming the power of the white; loosening the right side of the brain. Sometimes you need to rest, take a nap, meditate, find balance. I use essential oils in that respect. I liked your poem!
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on August 12, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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You paint a clear image of the stange man and the imprint he left
posted by
Troosha
on August 12, 2006 at 12:40 PM
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Marie Nice work
posted by
Kat02
on August 12, 2006 at 11:18 AM
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Sice the first comment takes space w/o the flowers please delte (I'll cry &
and get over it, marieclaire. Merci beaucoup, mon ami
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 12, 2006 at 9:30 AM
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Both TAPS- & Marieclaire lost their flowers on flight-Miraclegrow is liquid
you know....here's fresh ASTILBE
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 12, 2006 at 8:55 AM
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Please share these flowers with TAPS- they'll last transcontinental flights
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 12, 2006 at 7:41 AM
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Yes ma'am! Your memory may bear strange fruit & we all eat it up happily
Thanks you for a lovely poem, and the accompanying explanation. Worked well together--and brava! for your disciplined writing habits. Shalom my friend
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 12, 2006 at 7:36 AM
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Marie-Claire--- I applaud your self-discipline to write daily. Such a
routine does bear fruit. Certainly some of that fruit is not so good, but you will have so much that will be. I like the early description of the man. If I were the editor of your first book of poetry, I probably would recommend that some of your poems be shortened. With this one, maybe just one verse (or possibly two) with mention of the bird.
posted by
Jazwolf
on August 12, 2006 at 7:06 AM
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marieclaire
"It is part of my daily routine to write a poem a day, no matter what the inspiration, I had to sit for a good thirty minutes, feeling exhausted before I could extract this miserable little poem out of my brain."
The hallmark of a true writer: forcing yourself to write even if you don't "feel it."
I don't think the poem was "miserable."
posted by
jentoblues101
on August 12, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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the last verses might feel a bit tacked on, I am not sure...
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 12, 2006 at 5:42 AM
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yes eccentricity is the word! thanks for that.
i gave it a little twist at the end, who is the strange one here? thought it might amuse people besides i needed to spice the story a little, i took the liberty of embellishing the story and the outfit, just for fun and I hope someone will notice the tongue and cheek verb "bore" meant as a pun. Oh well don't mind if you miss it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 12, 2006 at 5:40 AM
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Marie,
Stop being so critcal of yourself...
You've provided some great imagery for us to see. Thanks for sharing!
posted by
ms_bradrock
on August 12, 2006 at 5:29 AM
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Eccentricity might be a good description
and that is a good thing
posted by
Azur
on August 12, 2006 at 5:14 AM
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yeah I am amusing myself with my strangeness....
posted by
marieclaire66
on August 12, 2006 at 5:11 AM
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Amusing poem about the strange stranger
posted by
Ariala
on August 12, 2006 at 5:02 AM
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