BlueIris
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Thu Dec-25-08 10:39 AM
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The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poetry Break, 12/25/08 |
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"The Ultimate Gathering"
Several selves, I'm calling all of you in— the child who won't give up, the sad singer who will not be comforted, the bag lady, the comedian. The occasion? A kind of Thanksgiving, sweet, sour, in between— in short, something for everyone.
The possibility of being together keeps me awake, excited. I try to imagine the seating. Finally I can't. Every time I count chairs I have one left over, so sit where you like. There are chairs in corners for those who hate crowds, one for the teenaged self who pretends he doesn't belong in this family with a child who says "hi" to everyone, an aloof uncle buried in books, a cousin stuck on sex, a dipsomaniacal aunt with a reckless tongue.
I'm providing food and drink, and asking for a one day Time Out— that no one settles old scores. Is that, and a short session of holding still for the photographer, too much to ask?
My selves so far unmentioned, if you doubt whether you belong, you do. Please come.
—Roger Weaver
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Thu Dec-25-08 11:15 AM
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This is a damn good poem, BlueIris.
Merry Christma-Chana-Kwanzaa-Solstice-Other-mas to you! :hug:
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Thu Dec-25-08 12:20 PM
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Thanks for posting these threads!
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RL
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BlueIris
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Fri Dec-26-08 12:06 AM
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5. Right back atcha, hon. |
Tuesday Afternoon
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Thu Dec-25-08 03:40 PM
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"a dipsomaniacal aunt with a reckless tongue." (I resemble this remark :D)
Merry Christmas, Blue :hug:
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BlueIris
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Fri Dec-26-08 12:07 AM
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6. Merry Christmas to you, too, Tuesday. nt |
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Thu Dec-25-08 03:43 PM
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ThomCat
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Fri Dec-26-08 12:16 AM
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7. This is really cool. This is an awesome introspective holiday poem. |
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How can we bring all people together if we can't look inward and be all-there ourself? :)
How many people know themselves that well? How many people have ever sat down and had a conversation with all of their selves, and really figures out who they are?
This poem is light-hearted but it works, and it really makes me think about how we're all put together.
I hope each of us find all the selves inside of us, and sit down amiably to enjoy the holiday. :)
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BlueIris
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Fri Dec-26-08 12:26 AM
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9. Oooh, good points, Thom. |
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My holiday wish is that you get to a good, NYU-level poetry workshop sometime soon.
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Fri Dec-26-08 12:23 AM
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8. BI, may I use this opportunity to express to you my most sincere wishes |
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that you and yours enjoy the holiday season as most as is possible?
I cannot even begin to tell you how much, over the years, I've been touched to see replies to my posts from you, that were titled simply, "I LOVE YOU, REDSTONE."
Those meant more to me than you'll ever know.
Redstone
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BlueIris
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Fri Dec-26-08 12:27 AM
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10. Well, you're a very lovable person, so how could I resist? |
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Happy holidays to you and your family, too, Red.
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Fri Dec-26-08 12:32 AM
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Oh, this is perfect for today!
There are so many ways to see it...each of them perfect...
I love it!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your efforts, sweetie...
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Fri Dec-26-08 04:52 AM
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Hope you're feeling better.
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