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Subject: The Waiting Room Author: Mick [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 20:41:48 11/23/07 Fri Author Host/IP: 222.152.103.105 . This is a revision of a poem I had previously posted elsewhere (I hope that's OK). I generally don't revise poems - feel they should capture the moment or a moment of reflection - but my muse is on vacation; so I thought I'd revisit this one. The Waiting Room I knelt to tie my shoe. Over and under, then pulled into a knot. One string folded in half – pinched into a little half bow - like those awareness ribbons. Over and under, then pulled into a knot. Goodbye my friend. . [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: The Waiting Room Author: Mireille [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:42:22 11/23/07 Fri Author Host/IP: 222.152.103.105 Really interesting and, well, sorry for this loss. Enjoying much the way you expressed in a short but excellent poem. . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: The Waiting Room Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:46:16 11/23/07 Fri Author Host/IP: 222.152.103.105 . ~ I have so missed reading you, Mick and this excellent piece of poetry is a perfect example of why... a moment so surreal in its capture, haunting, and penned with excellence, dear one CONGRATULATIONS, Mick!!!!!! your poem has been chosen, for Muse Mongers Read of the Day!!!! 23/11/07 . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: The Waiting Room Author: Darkerside of Light [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:47:55 11/23/07 Fri Author Host/IP: 222.152.103.105 . Hi Mike and welcome they say less is more this poem has said so much using so little words DSL . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: The Waiting Room Author: Paul [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 02:55:31 11/26/07 Mon Author Host/IP: 219.89.249.105 Mick, Great to have you check in to the M3. This poem sadly echoes my week. I went to a friends funeral, and whilst in the waiting room of the crematorium, several men did actually re-tie their shoe laces before the service. Uncanny, but proves the power of your always awesome words my friend, Peace and hope, Paul. . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: The Waiting Room Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:33:42 11/24/07 Sat Author Host/IP: 222.152.103.105 ~ Mick, you have such a gift to capture to much with so few words not only do you paint such a rich and heart wrenching picture, in this piece, I love your brevity, this is succinct, and powerful!!!! penned with excellence, hon *hugs* Sash xx . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]