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Greg Correll

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Greg Correll

Location: New Paltz, New York, US
Birthday: September 21

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OCTOBER 24, 2009 5:39PM

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The clay
of a newly-turned pot
is just thrown together.

But see
these fine old lines?
The pieces hold each other.

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the cheek of my wife when sleeping and how she smiles without waking when i hold her in my curved palm, choosing each other, aging, poem

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Wonderful work those pieces do; wonderful work these words do.

AtHomePilgrim

October 24, 2009 06:01 PM

Ah - beautiful!

Owl_Says_Who

October 24, 2009 06:03 PM

Your tags are as beautiful as your poem. Thanks.

Frank Indiana

October 24, 2009 06:03 PM

Wow. Very fine and deep.

Rated.

Thoth

October 24, 2009 06:09 PM

lucky wife, lucky man, lucky thumb

scupper

October 24, 2009 06:11 PM

So thoughtful and full of meaning.

OoopsieDaisies

October 24, 2009 06:35 PM

really lovely

femme forte aka candace

October 24, 2009 06:38 PM

Greg-Thank you for this beauty!
Rated

julie Kiernan

October 24, 2009 08:34 PM

Your tags are as poetic as your posts. Your poetry as lovely as your prose.

Teresa M

October 24, 2009 08:54 PM

I read much love in your few words — poem. Beautiful! ~R~

Chuck A. Stetson

October 24, 2009 08:58 PM

Wonderful read!
BTW, I used to be a palm reader down in Cinci...you need to stay the hell away from the bus. Don't question it, just do it.

Rated.

Andy Heizeler

October 24, 2009 09:02 PM

How beautiful and sweet; I´m glad I stopped by.
Rated

Marcela in English

October 25, 2009 01:46 AM

I return to these kind comments. Thanks to all.

It's just a simple little poem. Nice to see it appreciated.

Greg Correll

October 25, 2009 09:29 AM

This is just lovely, and your tags made me envious of the sweet connection you have with your wife. It's nice you know to treasure it.

NoisyNora

October 25, 2009 09:41 AM

Superb again.

Lea Lane

October 25, 2009 10:28 AM

Simple and beautiful. So true. You see!

Gail Walter

October 25, 2009 02:39 PM

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