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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.
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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 MoreDeath winks at thelilies that smile inthe rain.He takes her.The last dirty trick.Watered drinks andsyphilis doesn't do thepatrons any good.Too much grief forplacebos and madness.Relief must come.Booze and fantasy justbring sickness, andlicking frogs isout of the question.Pipe dreams ease...
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Awesome. Love this piece. The atmosphere of the poem & photo work perfectly together.
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Thank you.
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Read MoreI want a new world todayI want to see and explore itAs I have funIn the discovery Tm.
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Your comments are like hugs for me. Thank you. Love and hugs. ❤️
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Read MoreFierce gusts of icy sleet sheared their faces.Behind them, deep red footprints in the snow.A grey man carried a body, hollow of air, she was dusted in cherry flakes of snow.A glacial tear had wandered down her stiff cheek...
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DAMN! What an atmosphere and setting you created here. I feel like it’s New Orleans, circa 1925. Marvelous!