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Kate Henry's avatar

Barefeet on gravel. That's one tough broad.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Free spirit! Like you, Kate, except she paints and writes, you spin and weave.

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James Ron's avatar

Ah. Mezcal and psilocybin. Those were the days. : )

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I added that for all the geriatric hippies on my subscriber list. You know who you are....

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Toss me backpack to the 60-70s thumb tracking bands cross country songs a short while it seems a-go-go dancer Gypsy on the move broken hearted, looking forward for anywhere but here. Mobile movement, jeans torn, forlorn but how far to next truck town for a stop to eat.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You got it, kid.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

"but just for me, she said. It’s an arcane form of moving meditation, she said. I didn’t believe any of that stuff."

I like that line. It shows that the man had no illusions of a long term relationship but appreciated his time with her nonetheless. Beautiful piece, Sharron. I remembered it from the picture.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks Jim. Some of these pieces bear airing out and need strong revision. I often post too soon. But - I don't recommend YOU do that. You get it right the first time.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

No, I just post at a VERY leisurely pace.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

LOVE the "anywhere but here" sign, Sharron. Another of your lines I wish I'd used first. Plus, somedays that's exactly what runs through my mind. Hugs!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I know that about you, CJ, through your writings. My mama called that need to just get gone "Having sand in your shoes." She never begrudged me my travels, I will say that. Might it be time for you to hit the road for a while?

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Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

.. special !

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Timber, for re-stacking this for me. I am glad you liked it.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

"I didn’t believe any of that stuff." 🤣 Great line.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Mark Starlin!

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Love the sign! A bit heartbreaking😥

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Yael. Yes, he apparently was on to her, but still had trouble letting her go. Funny how our hearts overpower our brains sometimes...

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

'She was a poet, creative and sensuous' - and so are you, Sharron. ❤️

Oh, the silver comb. Such a shame she'd left it behind - and that wasn't the only thing, either.....

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes, she had thoroughly captured him . Though he recognized her for what she was, he had a hard time escaping his feelings. It happens to us so often in this life, doesn't it? Thanks for this encouragement, sweetheart.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Serendipity strikes again. Just this morning talking about Mexico and the U.S., I said, "how can so many rich people be so unhappy?" This woman bears the same empty soul. Thank you, Sharron. Another incisive piece that pierces the heart.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, again, Sue, for reading these little pieces. I appreciate it so much! I am glad it had something to say to you.

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Nathan Slake's avatar

...psilocybin colours.

👌

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha ha ha. Interesting that you are even old enough to recognize psilocybin colors. Not asking any questions...

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