With my pen, I can make you disappear.
Your name would be erased from all my stories.
Your face would be but a shadow β featureless and smudged.
Words once yours would be left to ripen and spoil on trees.
And your smile that once charmed me completely?
It would fade so fast, meticulously cleaned away
like mold on the grout, in between my kitchen tiles.
Mr. Clean would be so proud of me.
Your kisses would be tougher to eradicate.
Those lips which could claim mine with such precision
and vigor; leaving me whimpering and disheveled.
Yes, it would be difficult to forget those lips.
(Photo by freeimages.com)
My dear Rum : have a happy Sunday morning
π
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Rinaldo.
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And you as well, Rinaldo! π Thank you.
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Hapiness to you ! fraternal hugs by rinaldo.
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This reminded me of George Orwell’s 1984. Haha.
Very beautifully written. π
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Hmm, I wish I were as intimate with Orwell’s book as you appear to beπ. Thank you, my love β€οΈ
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It is a great book. You should definitely try reading it.
You’re welcome. π
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I read 1984 in high school, but I don’t remember it sounding anything like my poem. I’ll have to refresh my memory then. π
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Sure. π
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You make me miss my dearest Parker 51 to whom I was faithful and lost on the subway.
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Oh, I’m sorry about your Parker pen! Very tragic. I can only pray for you both to be reunited one day. ππ
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An intoxicating and wonderful poem Rose.
Really enjoyed reading. π
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Thank you, Alan. I only write for you. π.
Did you send me your poem? I haven’t received it π
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Hi Rose.
I emailed it over last night.
Please let me know if I need to resend. π
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I never received it! Yayrperez@yahoo.com. I’ll check my Spam folder. Thanks Alan.
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With enough ink, and enough scribbling — you can make many things disappear. Sure, sure — a black smudge may remain, but it beats looking at spoiled memories. Plus: Mr. Clean is very good at removing unwanted stains.
Do you still use a pen? Or do you usually type your work?
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Hmm, I can tell you know much about scribbling away bad memories, Flyπ.
We’ve talked about this before, and I’m sad you don’t remember. I type and you write. I admire the discipline it takes to hand write your work. I’m way too impatient to go that route.
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I remember! I’m just…double-checking! Yeah! That’s it!
I use a 0.5mm needle point pen — fountain pens are very annoying (based upon my limited experience using one).
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So, is it the process of writing with a pen and paper that helps you write better or is it just seeing written words that spurs your imagination? Hmm, I hope my question makes sense. If not, just wing it if you can!
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I start with a few concepts and then improvise the rest — typing gets in the way — because I’m too slow. Yeah! We did discuss this! Haha
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Words left to ripen and spoil on trees…. Love the imagery…. This was beautifully written….
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Oh, thank you very much, Tosh! I enjoyed writing that particular line. It holds great meaning for me π
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I think I just swooned. Seriously though, this is excellent.
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Haha! You’ll never let me forget that word, will you, Og? Thank you, sir π
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“Sir” was my father’s name. And no, I’ll never let you forget, Swoony McRummy! Checking out FlyTrapMan’s site finally. Guy is talented. π
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Lol! Swoony McRummy!! — I like that! Exceptional talent (but don’t tell Fly; he already has a big noggin!)… π
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Oggy of Gweedore I am, I am.
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What I enjoyed about this poem was the way you shared with the reader the nearly omnipotent power possessed with the almighty pen and the Achilles heal unrecognized by this writer as the emotions and intimate details of the past experience resurface. It is a lesson in power, self awareness and the illogical illuminating power found in deep emotions . Phenomenal!!!!
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I like to re-read your comments. They thrill me so! Well said, Dr. J! πNow, let me read your words once more before breakfast. Thank you!!
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Nicely penned. Always a pleasure to read your post.
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Thank you, darling π
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You’re welcome
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With your pen you create heaven. Love your writing style. It will be a pleasure to follow your blog.
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Thank you for the sweet compliment! I am following you, as well.
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Thanks. I appreciate it.
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What a cutie! I wish I could write as smoothly π Thanks T!!
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Kisses are harder to remove – not as hard as an ill-advised tattoo! Have you tried tippex?
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Yes, those darn kisses smack of stubborn stains! And when there’s lipstick involved?! Forgetta bout it!!! Hahaha! xo
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