He thought much of these disembodied hands, pictured them moving to the light of the burnished lantern, weaving patterns intricate as those in the most delicate hummingbird nest, textures and shades of light with traces of webs and soft fibers of unknown origin, making knots of shadows and their companions.
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It was not that they were so very much like his; they were hands of another sort, hands that touched nothing held by another, hands that knew no lips or wooden hearts or curves in a quiet moment, hands that knew only themselves in the community of unnatural hands.
waking to the rain
he hears a far-off whistle
oh, the neighbor’s tea!
MARVELLOUS
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Thank you!
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MOST WELCOME
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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Thank you for reblogging.
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the weaver/fiber artist in me resonates with your imagery…
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Thank you, Nancie. I’m so pleased it does.
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with hands we can create heal or destroy anything of our choosing
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They do come in handy. 🙂
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Hahaha.
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Superb. I think even Basho and Issa are envious.
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Ha! You’re very kind, Craig. Thank you.
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… at least, they would be if they were not ever so slightly dead. 😉
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Real poets never die. 🙂
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Real poetry never dies? 😀
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They just write away into the sunset. 😀
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Even the old kettle whistles the blues, what was the neighbour’s kettle whistling?
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Not the blues, but this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4
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Full 17 min version too. When i was young i always thought he was singing “in the garden of eden honey”
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That’s one helluva kettle!
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Full of hallelujah tea
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I love the simplicity of your work, it is beautiful
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You are always so kind, Barbara. Thank you.
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Beautiful writing.
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Thank you!
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偉大な詩!
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you, Leslie!
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I feel so fortunate to have found your blog. Every day is a revelation. Thank you got sharing your heart and wisdom and artistry with us.
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For sharing. Not got. 😳
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Thank you so much for your support, Leslie. I’m thrilled that you read my writing and actually like it. 🙂
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Lovely use of light and sound!
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Thanks very much.
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excellent imagery from words, pictures a brilliant accent
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Thank you, Atul.
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