A night at Calibogue. (Blogophilia 2.7)

Hunter moon throws satin light
Across Calibogue Sound
Lighting the empty table
Cardboard cartons, fortune cookies
In crumbs on painted surface.

Slips of paper laid carefully
One says "It's all in the stars"
The other "My favorite holding
Period is forever".

A lipstick stained glass
Sits next to a plain one
Silk dress laid carefully
Over the chair.
Barefoot prints leading to water.

The man puts his camera away.
The job is done
Client will be pleased.
 



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  1. Tyler MyrthMarch 4, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    The client will be pleased - but is he pleased? That might be the more important question

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  2. sueMarch 4, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    I am pleased -- few words but they all count

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  3. UnknownMarch 4, 2014 at 10:37 PM

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  4. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Excellent rendering of the topics and picture! Well laid words to be sure.

    8 points Earthling! :)

    Marvin

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    1. Another Government EmployeeMarch 5, 2014 at 6:47 AM

      Thank you. As soon as I saw the pic, I knew where it was set.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    Like just where went wit you piece .. lol .. :)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    Nice!

    Irene

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  7. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    I much enjoyed this. Perfect!

    Michelle K

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  8. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Eloquent and beautifully expressed. I love it!

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  9. StevenMarch 8, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I missed seeing this, thanks for posting on the Lounge page. Very nicely done.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 8, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    there is an underlaying ominous presence in this write, fascinating!

    blue fool

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  11. Lika's LamentsMarch 8, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    very nice!

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