[stylist] It just came to me

[Lynda Lambert]

Glad you pasted it here!
This is a beautiful poem. It was like looking at a painting
of a still life. There is a presence here that is unseen, yet very much a 
part of the scene. Somehow, it made me feel very sad as I read it. It's 
really about transition and making decisions - what will be kept, what will 
be discarded. Very beautiful piece.
Lynda




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eve Sanchez" <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com>
To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [stylist] It just came to me


> Oops. I meant to paste it for those who have difficulty opening 
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> Coffee Cans
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> The mantel was lined with old coffee cans.
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> No consistency.
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> Folgers, Maxwell House, and Hills Bros.
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> It depended on what had been on special at the time.
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> Their lids, all on tight.
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> Hands full of fresh lilac surrounded them.
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> Laying in front and stuffed between.
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> At the end of the line was a smaller can.
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> It held the image of a peanut in a top hat.
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> This was surrounded by sweet pea and baby's breath.
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> Another of the cans, a red Folgers,
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> had a single rose atop it's lid.
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> Slightly wilted.
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> The edges of the petals starting to blacken.
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> The house was immaculate.
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> Hardwood floors free of rugs or clutter.
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> Lace on the arms of the over stuffed chairs.
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> An afghan across the back of the couch.
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> From the kitchen came the smell of a fresh brewed pot.
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> A half full canister sitting on the counter.
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> Now plastic.
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> Plastic.
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> Would hardly fit in when the time comes.
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> Enjoy.
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> On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Eve Sanchez <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com> 
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>> He y'all. Last night, I do not know why, this poem came to me. It flowed
>> like hot coffee at a diner. (pun intended) What do y'all think? I hope 
>> you
>> enjoy. :) Eve
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