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the broadening of definition
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jeanne rene watson
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
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the broadening of definition
the arrival was explicitly late
perhaps a thirty minute exercise in deep breathing
before the rigors of dog-paddling through family introductions
their hand shakes heavy and braced for the reflexive tug
search
and translation found
in the instinctive nod of sanction
written in infinitesimal turn of lip
up or down
he journeys
from hand to hand
finalé of fingertip brushing across palm
subliminal theme reads
“I’m still me”
on the far side of the room
there is rhythm
metered spasm of body and thought
sipping coffee with an eye looking out at the world
over a precarious rim
finding clarity to the meaning of ‘holding one’s breath’
jeanne rené 10.05
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| Reviewed by Suzie Palmer |
10/27/2005 |
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Wonderful Jeanne!! Oh, how we all need to 'broaden definition'!!
Love & Friendship
Suzie xoxooxoo :-) |
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| Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen |
10/27/2005 |
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Ah, Jeanne Rene, you've instilled wisdom into this piece, with subtle acrimony. I feel I was there, watching the whole scene of deference and defilement...
A strongly evocative piece of esoteric realism, distilled into reluctant understanding, on a broad-band level of sharing.
Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen |
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| Reviewed by Paul Berube |
10/27/2005 |
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Jeanne,
Funny how a simple handshake can win someones approval but there are always those that are skeptical. Very well written. |
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