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leslie joseph
Leslie Joseph
United States

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Initially

Candor is overrated.
A slumped body in a worn
seat can do the trick too.

Sparkling eyes laden with
equally sparkling emotion are
not necessary. A lazy glance
every five minutes or so will suffice.

I want expectant conversation
that shimmers with connections,
that buzzes like the vibrations
of crystal stems meeting during a toast.

A topical response, albeit
about you again, at least means
you are here with me'right?

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aprilmayed Comment by: aprilmayed - 2007-12-23 11:17
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I saw this piece as a contemplation of why people settle for less than they really deserve in relationships.

"A topical response, albeit
about you again, at least means
you are here with me'�right?"

This particular stanza reminded me of how some will stay in superficial relationships just so they are not alone. It's an interesting topic and I enjoyed your delivery.
aromatic Comment by: aromatic - 2007-12-16 02:50
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Yes quite, a dull evening with the all too familiar, beloved,
a splendid dinner party, very scintillating
thorgilbloodaxe Comment by: thorgilbloodaxe - 2007-11-06 05:27
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i love it. love your play on words nice job
IronTreeMemories Comment by: IronTreeMemories - 2007-10-24 10:38
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"that buzzes like the vibrations
of crystal stems meeting during a toast."

Fresh.
Made me think, I relate, relationships are like beautiful, fragile glasses.
Thank you.
~
Seth
denisedee Comment by: denisedee - 2007-09-23 03:47
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Love the opening stanza. I like what you are getting at with the ending question - does this really count as 'being with' someone?- but I don't t hink that stanza is as tight as the rest of the poem.
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