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Tender Blending Soulful Ways

"Hey, feelin' good was good enough for me, good enough for me and my Bobby McGee" ... Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster A grinning October moon bore witness to the quickness of desires coiling soul-skin-insistent in a woman-girl and her own, Bobby McGee. Two souls, just met ~ Bobby roamed, she lived in her parent's home ~ Stars winked, Venus blinked - they broke into an empty apartment. They loved in tender-blending, soulful ways,'til the apartment had enough and sun slices implied leaving time. Knowing she was a someday-conformer and him, a free-faller, her heart burned when she learned he wanted more time. He was her hippy-love fantasy, but she questioned herself - should she pocket the forever-memory and climb out the still opened window?

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Paige Hind

Date: 4/21/2025 8:58:00 PM

Whoah, this is amazing work, CayCay, Some things, people even, never "leave" us

Terry Miller

Date: 4/11/2025 8:02:00 AM

Oh the freedom! Love this poem, congratulations

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/9/2025 6:34:00 AM

Really enjoyed this CayCay. Nice twist. Congratulations! :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/8/2025 6:28:00 PM

CayCay, this a a very light-hearted and nevertheless interesting tale about attraction of opposites. The part about climbing out the window makes me laugh and it's a way of expressing emotion with great skill on your part. Smiles!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/8/2025 9:22:00 AM

Dear CayCay, absolutely captivating! Oh the fleeting magic of love, the allure of freedom, and the bittersweet pull of life's choices is mesmerizing. I could feel the tender intensity of the moment between the woman-girl and her Bobby McGee, set against the backdrop of a grinning October moon and winking stars. Side note: I saw Kris Kristofferson live in Germany in 1977, Spring Blessings, my Dear Friend, Daniel

CayCay Jennings
Date: 4/8/2025 12:17:00 PM

At some point in the 90's, my baby sis (not a baby then, just my baby) saw him in the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and couldn't help but approach him. She told me he looked her up and down, seemingly deciding whether to respond to her greeting, OR NOT. Thank you for such a welcomed poem response, Daniel ... CayCay

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/7/2025 12:23:00 PM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story again. Have a blessed day with your win............

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/7/2025 11:49:00 AM

- A wonderful and free imagination, congratulations on your win in the contest CayCay :) - hugs

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/7/2025 8:00:00 AM

Your poem evokes a distinct sense of charm, nuanced feelings, and imagery. Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Cay Cay

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/7/2025 4:34:00 AM

Sometimes it is better to go than to stay but sometimes it is better to stay. A quandary about which to ponder. You left us dangling which is good writing. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/5/2025 9:37:00 PM

Yes, Yes, Yes. Out the window and run, sprint, gallop far away.

James Peranteau

Date: 4/5/2025 4:52:00 PM

well, this iz uh fine way....wuz that you...you didn't git hurt did ya ,) Soundz like; 'twere thuh window dear poet ') much love

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/5/2025 4:36:00 PM

Loved the seeing this one, Caycay. I really liked the ending on it. Just perfect. And the reference to Bobby McGee was sweet. On my phone the lines run over. I hope not on a computer. Hopefully Constance reads from her computer. Soupmail. (another one)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/5/2025 11:42:00 AM

enticed by this stirring gift reflecting hippy days...you're my flower power kind of naughty lady...well done. Cay!

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/5/2025 5:33:00 AM

Cay Cay, you've penned so much emotion and thought into just nine lines! The never-ending question of romance vs practicality! Beautiful words and imagery here making this a joy to read this morning! Good luck and Happy Saturday xxoo

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 4/4/2025 4:47:00 PM

Finding a never, disguised in forever, the swaying of bell-bottoms endevor, to spend a day more clever... the truth is cute ;) A.S.

Anonomus Scorpio
Date: 4/9/2025 6:26:00 PM

CayCay Jennings
Date: 4/4/2025 6:28:00 PM

What an awesome, poetic response. Totally awesome. CayCay

Ink Empress

Date: 4/4/2025 12:05:00 PM

Wow how youv personified elements of nature in this is truly very impressive and catchy! I love how sun sliced stars winked and venus blinked and the other descriptive lines that enhances the depth of what youv conveyed here in a very poetic storytelling manner! A brilliant write! The last line! Made my soul stir! Beautiful poem! Best wishes . Pleasure reading! Sending you light always

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/4/2025 11:54:00 AM

A lover's confessions i lived through reading vicariously! I love the ending CC, it's humor i found what a conventional hippy girl may do. Love the Janis Joplin reference! Peace be with you ~

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/4/2025 10:23:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful day writing away..........

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/4/2025 10:15:00 AM

Wow! The strong hook of the hippy love fantasy, brings her to the brink, knowing herself, not knowing if she can find any further satisfaction, knowing they are not a forever match, but for this time they burned brightly! Hugs ~ Kim

CayCay Jennings
Date: 4/4/2025 10:31:00 AM

Thank you, Kim - you validated and confirmed that the thoughts and feelings I tried to convey in 9 lines were successful. Knowing the poem works, obviously, means a lot. AND, I love 'Wows' - someday I wish to have a WOW jar and collect them, they just feel so good. CayCay