Building castles, pies in the sky, leaving pebbles underneath the neon lights. Did you see the marble statue looking down on us, with an enigmatic and slightly benign smile, injecting magic in an otherwise pink and subdued night. On the merry-go-round, eyes shut tight, the unicorns turn and dance with the swines.
A little star dust is the only make up worthy of the dreams in my eyes, and the whisky coloured words no less than our misfit minds deserve.
Give us a few light years and we will have figured out nothing, but by then we might have written a couple of epic stories & modern myths.
Somewhere, a giant will weep in the darkness and indifference while secrets — never meant to be kept — will burst, tired of waiting for deliverance.
The poets are dead, I don’t want nor need their decayed crowns on my head, I’m happy with graffiti on my walls, stylish and sexy, never mind the bald eagles — utterly appalled — screaming at me in fury.
What else matters but our collection of moments, small slices of life, gathered in my hands whilst I strike a pose—hold it for the pages of Vogue—before releasing them all…and people slow to a crawl…awed and warmed by the radiant colours flying up into the ether.
The poets are dead, but your profile replaces their inspiration. ❤️
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Thank you, Rob. Though I don’t think I can replace poets and nor do I want to
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But your profile is so compelling 👍🥰
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What is that exclamation mark at the end of your comment?! Compelling, I like that…but I’ll level with you, Rob…it’s all camera angles and good lighting!
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Hardly lighting, and all figure. Hips , butt and breasts are impeccable. Forgive me for saying 😍
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Angles, Rob!! But thanks, your enthusiasm is gratefully acknowledged 😉
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Hardly angles, but observation is everything, Nathalie 😘
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https://mobile.twitter.com/Arwenstar/photo
Another pic of that outfit…though I admit I played around with filters so I wouldn’t look like I was *obviously* attention seeking 😁
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Damn, that’s hot! I couldn’t save it for some reason. Please send it to me 🥰
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And there is that exclamation mark again at the end of your comment!
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Sorry. No move exclamation marks. I have to gain control over my instincts 😊
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I think you’re using some kind of emoji that doesn’t translate on here – hence the exclamation mark. Anyway, I’ve emailed you – there was something I wanted to tell you.
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I’ll check now
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La magia dello specchio
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Mi piace tantissimo 😘
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Agree love these lines ; “The poets are dead, I don’t want nor need their decayed crowns on my head, I’m happy with graffiti on my walls, stylish and sexy, never mind the bald eagles — utterly appalled — screaming at me in fury.”
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Beautiful writing really sharp and accurate, revealing, insightful, wicked intuitive, prophetic, truth
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It’s too much!
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noooooo!
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Tiny waist.
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A vibrant collection of words, full of vivid imagery, I like your style.
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It’s always such a pleasure to read your comments 🙂
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This is really good Nathalie – you’re on form! ❤ ❤
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Aww, thanks so much 💜
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Timeless lines…. and your prose was pretty good too! 😉
Speaking of Timeless Lines: Enobarbus says it all for me.
“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety.
Other women cloy, the appetites they feed, but she makes hungry.
Where most she satisfies, for vilest things become themselves in her,
that the holy priests Bless her when she is riggish.”
They don’t make bards like that any more. 😉
Thanks for a moment i’m not forgetting. 🙂
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This is AMAZING
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No….. YOU’RE Amazing! (Looks coyly and giggles). 😉
But seriously – whatdidido? (I’m clueless) 🙂
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That quote!
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OOOoooohhhhhh…. that! 😉
I can see i’m going to have to brush up my Shakespeare!
You’re still Amazing!
“Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.” 🙂
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You’re definitely at the top of my list when it comes to people who leave the best comments on this blog 😁
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Flatterer! 😉
( i just love flattery!) 🙂
I’m sure you have very good reasons for sometimes shutting down page comments but i NEED to make one on your recent post, and, yet again, it is not an ‘Original’…
In the words of Austin Powers, “How do you get IN to those pants, Baby??” 🙂 🙂
( Your writing, as ever, was superbly crafted I might add. Stay True to who you really are Nathalie.)
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I think I need to say this: I don’t do flattery. I find it very hard saying things I don’t mean, almost impossible actually. So whatever I tell you is the unadulterated truth. Whether good or bad 😉
I did indeed have a good reason to shut down comments on my latest, but I figured anyone dedicated enough would do what you what done – comment on another post – or email me (what some others have done)
Sometimes I just don’t want to discuss the why and how of what I’ve written – that’s all 🙂
Thank you for saying that, it means a lot – I don’t think I could ever betray who I really am to be honest…but I’m so glad you enjoyed my writing. (And those pants are not THAT tight 😂)
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Completely understand my dear. I took it without saying (hearing?? whatever!) 🙂
I am a firm believer in flattering with the truth (as i see it anyway!) 😉
( I MAY exaggerate the truth on an odd occasion but never lie about it) 🙂
But surely you had to paint those jeans on – no?? 🙂
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Haha! No, I don’t 😁
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I’d love to! 😉 (Machiavellian grin!)
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Machiavellian, uh? You don’t do things half-arsed 😁
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Especially not when i’m painting! – I’d definitely go for the full arse! 🙂 🙂
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I’m sure you would 😁
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Speaking of Works of Art…(?) – I would love to paint you in the nude…
… but i should probably wear at least a loincloth so you don’t get distracted! 😉
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What colour do you think would suit me???
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I love the defiance and edginess in this, Nathalie. Beautiful writing. 🙂
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You’re always too kind, Diana – thank you!
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So we’ll written, loved your work. 😊😊👍
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Thank you! 🙂
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Buona serata Nathalie
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An empowering read, and it holds a lot of meaning for me, personally. It’s the sublime and ridiculous all at once, as I grasp moments of life.
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I’m glad you could take something from it – I’m honoured, actually 🙂
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Sweet, and thank you! You are a wonderful writer. 😀 ❦
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A stellar voice…
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Far too kind.
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Thank you for this slice… 🙂
(It’s all about angles…)
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I knew YOU would know 😉
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Ah ben on essaye, hein. 🙂
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Beautiful writing!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Hi Nathalie
Wanting to say hello and hope you’re smiling.
Hugs dear lady ➰
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Such a great post! Great thoughts! The poets may be dead but words and poems live on!!
xoxo
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Indeed they do. Thank you for reading and for your thoughts 🙂
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