Sunday, January 29, 2012

Longings

                                                                Wassily Kandisky - Red Spot II 1921
Picture Credit: Courtesy of Tess' Magpie  
    
Colors and lights full of promise
Minding its stores tenaciously
Bid me a time, for I wish
just seconds to whet my appetite. I’m longing
for the myriads of possibilities.
Serve me the garnish that I may devour
The goodness of being alone
with you as company, as before
I’ve never been a bore
and so are you. Can we just hit it off
from where we left of?
You and your wonderful ways
Ever so thoughtful of my feelings
and idiosyncrasies.
And me rash and brash but ever so loving.
Young hearts we were but not anymore.
You are just as lovely now as before
Must this happen, I just wonder why
As on the day you said good-bye!

Inspired by Tess' Magpie #102 , Poetry Pantry #85 and Jingle Poetry
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38 comments:

  1. Kat MortensenJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    In places, this reads like a prayer - that invocation-style. "Serve me the garnish that I may desire ..." Very nice!

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      It's the whining of a love-struck soul, lost in time. It may well be a prayer if the object of love responded.

      Hank

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  2. boogulooJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    It's amazing after reading yours and someone else's how different our interpretations can be. Nice write.

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  3. Laurie KolpJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Hank- I just love this:

    Serve me the garnish that I may devour
    The goodness of being alone
    with you as company

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  4. Pat HattJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Look at you rhyming away
    Here at your bay
    Two sides who had to split
    Because they just couldn't fit
    But now with age
    Maybe be able to turn the page

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:19 PM

      Longings for an old flame
      Makes one feel somewhat lame
      It was good when it lasted
      Memories can mend the heart

      Hank

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  5. anthonynorthJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Excellently done, and so lyrical.

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  6. JJ Roa RodriguezJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    You penned it nicely Pareng Hank... I hearing those lines nowadays in a different form...

    Have a great week ahead Pare!

    Pareng JJ

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  7. DaydreamerJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Awww... I hate any goodbyes. This pulls at the heart strings.

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  8. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Keep it up, Hank! Good stuff.
    K

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  9. MaryJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Hank, this is filled with sadness. The narrator so regrets the loss, wishes it weren't so, did everything he could. Unfortunately sometimes things don't work out; but hopefully there will be one who will...in time.

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM

      An sad episode lingers on Mary! But it brought one nearer to solving life's woes, certainly!

      Hank

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  10. ScarletJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    A romantic and sweet write...I like it ~

    Happy day Hank ~

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  11. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    emotionally charged words.
    well penned magpie.

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  12. KarenJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Your prose reveal the emotional chaos of love lost. A sad yet endearing take on the prompt.

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  13. RHYTHM AND RHYMEJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Excellently penned Hank and good word content, Most enjoyable.

    Yvonne.

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  14. Jim CalcuttJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful!

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  15. Jyoti MishraJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    . I’m longing
    for the myriads of possibilities.
    Serve me the garnish that I may devour
    The goodness of being alone
    with you as company, as before..

    Great feel in those lines... Swift flow.
    Always a fun to read u .. n i missed it so much :)

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:01 PM

      Thanks Jyoti, always treasure your blog postings. You write your mind that comes from the heart. All are originals without promptings. How nice!

      Hank

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  16. Myrna R.January 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    This was sad, and evoked the emotion well. Enjoyed it.

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  17. Brian MillerJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    evocative hank...the feeling of loss is palpable...and i feel the disbelief in the realizing there was nothing more that could have been done...nice man...

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:27 PM

      Thanks Brian! The idea is not to give in or give up. Time has a way of mending!

      Hank

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  18. Zap McBlowfistJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    very deep you should have a bigger platform mate :)

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    A good write, Hank. One I can sadly relate to.

    http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/the-sun-on-my-face/

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  20. ninotazizJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    I saw only fun and joy in this colourful piece - one that made me think of you actually.

    Can you figure out why?

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      Ninot Ma'am,
      Welcome back! I see longings, longings for some sketches! That's why!

      Hank

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  21. Dave KingJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Great verse - really great, your best yet.

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  22. Susan AndersonJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    "Serve me the garnish that I may devour
    The goodness of being alone
    with you as company..."

    Almost a psalm.

    =)

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks Sue, yearnings are almost a prayer silently whispered!

      Hank

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Life & its seemingly infinite complications.
    ~Mary

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  24. ChèvrefeuilleJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I wonder ... this looks very well like a new gospel song or as one other commentary says "a psalm". Wonderfully done. I loved reading this one ... very strong and romantic also.

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  25. hyperCRYPTICalJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Excellent stuff!

    Anna :o]

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  26. Jannie FunsterJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Confession -- I'm rash and brash too bytimes!~

    I just love this poem, Hank, you are a true fun poetic loving individual!

    As I pen this I too am devouring the garnish of being alone. Yet among many in the loving Universe.

    And now..... I go to see what I can dream up for YOUR sidebar "Awesome Blogger" button I intend to make appear on my site in the next 30 minutes.

    And here I go...

    xoox

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  27. Isabel DoyleFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    A fine romantic turn of events - and the not-so-young hearts make the most devoted lovers

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  28. Doctor FTSEFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Your interpretation of the prompt is very different to most, but it's very effective.

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  29. TrellissimoFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Serve me the garnish that I may devour
    the goodness of being alone
    with you as company,

    Now there's a thought! :)

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