I sell collectibles and art online and often find the things I've found have hilarious and at times, dark stories to tell. It's thrilling for me to be creatively random, so always expect the unexpected in the things I share with you.
So happy that you choose to use my illustration! There are a lot of us who are not saints, paying the eternal penance, with no absolution in sight. 🙂 Thank!!! 🙂
Crimes of the heart carry their own judge and jury, and build a prison we can never escape from, not for long. Because in our minds, we keep revisiting the scene of the crime…the memories are the prison. I so love this poem, Rose. Ted’s artwork is gorgeous. You sure know how to pick ’em.
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Delicate polishing, angels polishing the delightful sins branded in their skins : ) The illustration by Ted is amazing as well :O Wishing you a lovely 2019 dear Rose. Thank you for everything.
Happy 2019, Francis darling!! Apologies for my late reply as work and projects outside of blogging have been taking a lot of my time. I’m always happy to hear from you. ❤️ Thanks SO much!
Don’t worry. Instead thank you very much. I think it is beautiful to have you in my days : ) I wish you success in your projects and if possible that they don’t demand much nights.
Brilliant poem
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Thanks much for stopping to play in the dark with me, Zany!
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Oh indeed, I will!
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The art is really good! Your poem does compliment the art. Keep up the good work. Hope to see more from you. 😊😊😊
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Ted is truly a genius in art and music. Take the time to visit his blog and prepare for your mind to explode. 🤯😊. Many thanks!
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you are welcome. 😊😊😊
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An excellent accompaniment to the image
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Thank you, Sir Knight! 🌹
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Yes, stunning poem, true to life and an equally great piece of art.
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I appreciate your lovely words. No one can paint the world quite like Ted. xo
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Such a beautiful poem and the art is amazing! 💗💗
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Thank you, Lisa! It’s always a delight to hear from you. I, too, cannot ever get enough of Ted’s art. ❤️
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Intriguing poemmb I thought the title was grimes of of the heart atvfidt glance
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I actually considered that title! Lol. Hey, sounds like the cat didn’t quite get all of your tongue. Damn. 😜😝
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Ha ha ha. Lucky person who gets my tongue. Well be chatting all night
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😂🤪 And the person who has your tongue will cause some ears to burn or to drop off. 👅👂
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Ooh, good one. I really like this!
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Crow man! I like that you like. 😘
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Well, I like you, so…
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Oh, come here so I can ruffle your feathers!
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Ha ha ha. Gonna rummage around?
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Ah, I’ve been known to come across heirlooms and family jewels. 😈
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Gotta be careful with those jewels. Don’t want to break ‘em.
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🤪🤩😁
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So deep and vivid! Your poetry always shines!
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Million thanks! I hope my poems shine like your ocean of talent, lovely mermaid friend! 🐟 🌊 🧜🏽♀️
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Another fine poem, I expect no less. Tinged with deep regret…powerful stuff. Love the word patina.
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Thanks Scooj! It’s fun to explore in the dark. 💋🤗
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What a beautifully written poem 🙏
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Thanks Karina! Happy Thanksgiving!! 🍗💋🌹
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too 🍽️🍗🏈👨👩👧👧💤
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Another awesomely dark and deadly
piece of writing my friend. Bravo Rose.
And Ted’s work, as usual, brilliant. 💀💀💀
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Many thanks, my darkling! 💋 Ted is extraordinary. I’m always happy to see you visiting. 👻☠️👾
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Happy and Healthy 🌹 Rose Have fine bird and a pair of drum sticks to beat
Your laughing hyena
Mr. Yoursly
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Thank you, Shel. I love your words. xo
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Rose what up with Ivor…i thought he caught a bad virus but now its a family thing 2
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I believe his grandniece has passed away by her own hand. 😢
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That’s what I thought I heard…..hes definately sounding better
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I really like your work.
You can also check out my poems at http://trizing.com
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Thank you! I’ll happily visit soon. 🌹
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Yikes! Well, at least all the sins are bright and shiny. Who wants dull sins? 😉
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Lol. Unfortunately, the patina never succumbed, so the sins stayed pretty dull. ☹️ Thanks for visiting!
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🙂
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So happy that you choose to use my illustration! There are a lot of us who are not saints, paying the eternal penance, with no absolution in sight. 🙂 Thank!!! 🙂
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Exactly! Thanks Ted. 🤗
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Thumbs up!
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Crimes of the heart carry their own judge and jury, and build a prison we can never escape from, not for long. Because in our minds, we keep revisiting the scene of the crime…the memories are the prison. I so love this poem, Rose. Ted’s artwork is gorgeous. You sure know how to pick ’em.
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“The memories are the prison..” I loved your words, Oggy, and how you interpret my writings. Thank you, my Irish friend. xo
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so guilty as charged!
yet, in that lovely
locket around her neck
is hidden a key
which opens
the cell door 🙂
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Lol. Always the eternal optimist, dear David. 💋🌹
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You know how to bring Ted Giffin’s illustrations to life!
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Thanks! Ted is to a paintbrush🖌as you are to a camera. 📸 🦋🌹🐦
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I went as far as using bleach, didn’t work. My stains are permanent
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Haha! That doesn’t surprise me!
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LOL
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I believe unpolished sins are entitled to the easier penance, if any… There is hope 🙂
Beautiful as always, Rose.
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Sounds perfectly fair, Inese! Yes, hope is there still… beneath the heavy patina. Thanks so much. ❤️
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❤
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Exquisite!
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Thank you for reading my poem, Sofia. 🌹
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That is it . An unraveling of secret sins in abstracts. Love it!
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Thank you, my caffeinated friend! I’ll visit soon. It’s been crazy with the holidays here. I hope your holidays are going well. ❤️🎄
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Delicate polishing, angels polishing the delightful sins branded in their skins : ) The illustration by Ted is amazing as well :O Wishing you a lovely 2019 dear Rose. Thank you for everything.
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Happy 2019, Francis darling!! Apologies for my late reply as work and projects outside of blogging have been taking a lot of my time. I’m always happy to hear from you. ❤️ Thanks SO much!
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Don’t worry. Instead thank you very much. I think it is beautiful to have you in my days : ) I wish you success in your projects and if possible that they don’t demand much nights.
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Levels, levels, levels.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks so much for breathing life into my older poems! 💋
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I did love this poem. I believe my karma is less black. But I believe we can’t be forgiven for all deeds done.
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Amazing words shared by a talented writer.
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I appreciate your kind words and generosity! xo
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You are welcome and we must share the good work. The world need more writers and poets.
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