Triparshva
: On Papery Wings
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Side 1
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river mist
only the masts of boats
in the half light
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vp |
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blowing the steam
off morning tea
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as |
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conditions fine
all that's left now
is the price
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a rare penny black
would complete the set
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on papery wings
a moth's brief life
under a golden moon
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the bookbinder hand sews
a codex's spine
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Side 2
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doctors warn
the delicate surgery
can be risky
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fw |
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a new face in the mirror
in time for the second act
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the frozen lake
just perfect
for skating
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another frosty day
and she's not here
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across the ballroom
her eyes connect
with an old beau
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so much warmth simply
from brushing cheeks
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from Baghdad to Basra
her letter safely
in his pocket
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a corn doll made from
the last harvest sheaf
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out in the fields
the moon's radiance enfolds
an empty humming
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blackberries cover
the uneven bomb site
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Side 3 |
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in the limestone caves
the rushing of water
from an unseen river
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they exit the cinema
into bright sunlight
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three girls
sit on a low wall
around the churchyard
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house martins daub mud
under the cottage's eaves
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at twilight
a film of white blossom
covers the pond
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tutti* from the orchestra
through open windows
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*tutti: an orchestral passage in which every member
of the orchestra is playing at once.
Participants:
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Vanessa Proctor (Australia) |
| as |
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Andrew Shimield (England) |
| dp |
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Dick Pettit (Secretary - Denmark) |
| fw |
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Frank Williams (England) |
Composed by email, 1 – 12 September 2008
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