As all heroes do, he turned and kissed her. The Risk of the Heedless
I had waited for days.
For the time
When we would talk and touch.
I waited with intelligence and sophistication.
Then it was down to hours.
We would be off together for a mid-day meal.
I was eager.
An amorous hour was my intention.
We left, appearing nonchalant.
But he was busy with things to do.
Then it was over,
Our precious time.
We headed back. My disappointment cut.
We climbed up the old stairs to the world
Where we were not known as one.
Following him like a besotted fluff,
I forgot my sophistication and whined
My letdown.
He turned, as all heroes do,
Grabbed and kissed me
Right there on the stairs.
Forbidden love.
He could have had me on the stairs
For all I cared. I was limp as a dishrag.
It’s true.
It was
Worth the wait.
But then,
Would it be so again?
The risk was his.
Susan Patterson
I had waited for days.
For the time
When we would talk and touch.
I waited with intelligence and sophistication.
Then it was down to hours.
We would be off together for a mid-day meal.
I was eager.
An amorous hour was my intention.
We left, appearing nonchalant.
But he was busy with things to do.
Then it was over,
Our precious time.
We headed back. My disappointment cut.
We climbed up the old stairs to the world
Where we were not known as one.
Following him like a besotted fluff,
I forgot my sophistication and whined
My letdown.
He turned, as all heroes do,
Grabbed and kissed me
Right there on the stairs.
Forbidden love.
He could have had me on the stairs
For all I cared. I was limp as a dishrag.
It’s true.
It was
Worth the wait.
But then,
Would it be so again?
The risk was his.
Susan Patterson
Audio of The Risk of the Heedless
Discussion:
This poem is the part of a love story. The hero, though intelligent, is so caught up in his own world that he almost misses his chance. The heroine, though intelligent, will not speak up for herself until it is almost too late. This story is not unlike many love stories, two people blending their egos, talents and dreams, only to be controlled by inhibitions and fears. We don't know how the love story continues. It seems he was at risk of loosing her. However, she too, might have been at risk of loosing herself. skp
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Artist Spotlight - Marilyn Woods
A Marilyn Woods torso at the Patterson home. Today I would like to introduce you to Marilyn Woods, ceramic artist and painter. You will find Marilyn's work at her Woods Hill Studio in Oregon City, OR and online at www.woodshillstudio.com.
Marilyn's artistry is contemporary of design and I am addicted to it. She has been developing her skills for a life time. I have many of her pieces and they give me joy every time I look at them. Marilyn is particularly adept at torso figures. Many of her pottery pieces can be placed outdoors as well as in the home. As for me, however, I cherish them far to greatly to chance them to our capricious Oregon weather.
Within the last several years, Marilyn has branched out to acrylics, creating beautiful free form drawings that bring out emotion and thought at the same time. She is absolutely one of my favorite artists. You can buy her work on line as well as from her studio and various galleries. I encourage you to take a look. skp
Marilyn's artistry is contemporary of design and I am addicted to it. She has been developing her skills for a life time. I have many of her pieces and they give me joy every time I look at them. Marilyn is particularly adept at torso figures. Many of her pottery pieces can be placed outdoors as well as in the home. As for me, however, I cherish them far to greatly to chance them to our capricious Oregon weather.
Within the last several years, Marilyn has branched out to acrylics, creating beautiful free form drawings that bring out emotion and thought at the same time. She is absolutely one of my favorite artists. You can buy her work on line as well as from her studio and various galleries. I encourage you to take a look. skp
Susan Patterson and friend in Victoria BC, Canada
Till next time. skp
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