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Read MoreMardi Gras Dreamer songbirdlost in the paradegathers doubloonsthat shine purple and goldlike Royal coinagefrom the majesty of floatswith crowds yellingthrow me something misterbut the wealth of lovein her heartis a treasure chestfor the Mardi Gras in her soulthat Ash Wednesday...
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Thanks a million Damian. Much appreciated.
John
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Vivd… sensual… well done John…
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S. Libellule, thank you so much my friend. Glad you enjoyed.
John
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Thank you so much Visions. You observations on the authentic and unique New Orleans scene I wrote are very much appreciated. Love that you saw that my friend.
John
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Powerful imagery.
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Thanks so much Thomas. Glad the imagery left such an impression on you. Much appreciated.
John
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Read MorePropheteering Trickster Wiley CoyoteFrom the bar associationRivals great OzymandiasFor the hourglass sands of immemorialTo sift like silt through the YangtzeWhile a British merchant colonist in ShanghaiLooking dapper in his colonel’s uniform with walking caneGlimpses through his monocle The misty mysticism...
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I like how you bring all the religious patriarchs into this piece.
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Thanks so much Fia, much appreciated. Been grooving to Kerouac’s poetry and got inspired. Glad you liked the result, my friend.
John
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Thank you so much Visions. I have been tripping on Kerouac’s poetry. Glad you liked my poem, my friend.
John
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Brilliantly penned, John. This write has a lot of depth, a fantastic read my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Gracias mi amigo. Very much appreciate your read and taking in my poem. Thank you so very much.
John
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Read MoreMidnight Blues in TremeDegas in his studioPaints the NOLA cotton exchangeWhile sad clouds driftLike floating islands of Bible belt dreamsHigh on the calluses of blues guitaristsWailing like the ghosts of HadesThat haunt Claiborne AvenueLike a hobo with his stove...
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Visions I am thrilled that my poem left that impression! Indeed that is exactly the setting for this poem. Love that it felt authentic for you.
John
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Beautifully penned, John. The blues, the imagery, you painted the scene my friend. Fantastic read. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read MoreWine-Scented Dreams:Ballad of a Creole Moon Louisiana had been returned to France from Spain and my gait had a new liveliness which could only be that of a lover. My fifty-year-old legs carried me down the colonial avenues of...
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Fantastic storytelling, John. With a lot of history and incredible imagery. Another great read my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Deeply grateful to you Damian for reading my story. Love how you picked up on the history and storytelling here. Very much appreciated. Appreciate you very much.
John
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Read MoreChinatown Blues Teatime in Chinatown Where the old men play MahjongWhile reciting Lao Tzu over ramen noodlesWhose Tao is a Macau séanceFor spirits of ancestorsLike the memory of an opium den In a dream for a wizened apothecaryBearded in ashen...
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Love that comparison, my friend. I have heard of but not yet seen the Mr. Wong movies. Most grateful for your review. Love that the atmosphere came through for you. I thank you from my heart.
John
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Beautifully penned, John. Fantastic wordplay and incredible imagery my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you so much Damian. Very glad you enjoyed my wordplay and imagery. Appreciate you very much.
John
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Sounds like a grand time. Great write. Appreciate you.
Damian