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Cocktails At Seven

Cocktails at Seven Stand I grinning like a second-rate comedian, conversation wafting over and about my see-through discomfort. Dancing tongues skip subject-to-subject, inoculating lulls like EMT’s ready with the paddles. I am here next to my wishing star on the brink of coming in on a double dutch jump. Kathryn McL. Collins ©November 8, 2011

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Date: 6/26/2012 8:44:00 PM
'...like EMT's ready with the paddles,' excellent wording and images! COOL!! Luv, Keith :)
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Date: 6/3/2012 10:23:00 AM
Love ," lulls like EMT's ready with the paddles." wonderful poem and congrats on feature...Patrick
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Date: 4/10/2012 6:50:00 PM
Hi Kathy - Your descriptions are so unique! I am lead through each line by your gifted expression. - Gail
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Date: 2/15/2012 11:49:00 AM
I get the idea this piece is not written for just anyone. You gots ta be cool with it. Anywho, I like it. daver
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Kathryn Collins
Date: 2/15/2012 1:44:00 PM
fancy meeting you here. No it's not written for just anyone. It is for the tongue-tied, self-conscious square one who is trying to fit into a round hole. Yeah I know, stop trying. love, Kathy
Date: 1/30/2012 8:42:00 PM
Such interesting imagery this is. You really phrased it great, the feeling of just wanting to get right into a conversation but holding back, it's just like before going into a double dutch rope!!! You like candy too? Today I am more salty than sweet, but as a kid I adored candy.
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Date: 1/11/2012 7:59:00 AM
I am stopping by to thank you for sharing your poetry with us Kathy. I would also like to thank you for your kind comments on my poetry. Love, Carol
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Kathryn Collins
Date: 1/19/2012 10:48:00 AM
Thanks again. I appreciate the note.

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