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Read MoreAugust 15, 1788 Mon Cher Donatien As a daughter of the Enlightenment, I have always been wary of religion. Preferring instead the sect of reason. Of cause and effect, of action then reaction. But I have...
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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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DAMN! What an atmosphere and setting you created here. I feel like it’s New Orleans, circa 1925. Marvelous!
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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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