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Wordsmith - a Tribute To Paloma With the Seeker

read her while sipping my morning cuppa
'tween news bytes and clock chimes-
I found myself in her words and wept
as I imagined honey dripping from her
lips whilst she read aloud each cherished verse
bringing back to my mind a song I once knew
singing my life with her words
killing me softly
killing me softly
it was then that i realized that this vain
life that i lived had meaning, for her 
words were balms of healing to me 'neath
a starry sky filled with both beauty and pain
and I knew from that moment on
that my world would never be the same

As in this world my mind does fall
'neath evergreens of zephyr's dance
midst echoes endless come to call
and posy dreams now set to chance

These words of written complex feel
‘pon verses painted paisley flow
her ink now drips like molten steel
‘twixt softer reach of moonbeam'd glow

Of turnstile motions, spinning ‘round
my head now dazed though not confused
of every sorted page once found
along a path her thoughts infused

As Hepburn smiles Chantilly lace
I find there ‘neath this photo’d frame
emotions plead in wished for grace-
my world shall never be the same

read her once while sipping my morning cuppa-
my life has never been quite the same

Copyright © Chris Green | Year Posted 2016

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Robert Lindley Date: 12/8/2016 5:01:00 AM Excellent tribute by you both, Chris and Seeker. A great gem to read early this fine morn! Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 12/8/2016 8:52:00 AM Thanks so much Robert. Tom deserves all of the credit for this.

Paloma P Date: 11/22/2016 7:55:00 AM I left my thoughts on Tom's page, but I'd be remiss if I didn't also convey my heartfelt sentiments here. I'm truly blissed by your kind indulgences of my poetry, much thanks Chris, truly appreciated my poetic friend. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 11/22/2016 8:55:00 AM You are very welcome my poetic friend. It is a pleasure to read your work and I appreciate your friendship so much.

Alexis Y. Date: 11/21/2016 3:22:00 PM Hi Chris, I already committed on Tom's page. This is a outstanding tribute to an amazing poetess. Excellent job:-) Alexis Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 11/21/2016 4:40:00 PM Hi Alexis, I saw that you did and I really appreciate you leaving your thoughts here as well. Thank you so very much my friend.

Daniel Turner Date: 11/21/2016 3:19:00 PM Dropping by to say what a wonderful tribute and collaboration Chris. Two great poets writing about another great poet translates to a great poem:) Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 11/21/2016 4:40:00 PM Thanks so much Daniel, I wouldn't put me up there with those two, they are both amazing poets. I am glad you enjoyed this enough to comment here as well. :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 11/21/2016 3:09:00 PM Cool tribute by you both, Chris/Seeker. As written in Paloma's own inimitable style. The kiss and the kick style is always a good jolt of cuppa in the morning, fellas. One ultra-cool write. Much love to you both. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 11/21/2016 4:39:00 PM Thanks so much Freddie, she is an inspiring poetess and The Seeker was the brain child behind this. he deserves most of the credit for how this turned out.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 11/21/2016 3:00:00 PM Paloma has a unique style which I really love to read .Lovely tribute indeed Chris... Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 11/21/2016 4:41:00 PM Oh and the seeker too : ) Chris Green Date: 11/21/2016 4:38:00 PM Thanks so much Charmaine, all of the credit for this though goes to The Seeker. It was his idea and his portion of the poem that allowed mine to flow as it did. I am glad you liked it.