Nostalgic tales come back to life with new love
Inspiration for this piece.
Sitting on the back step tracing the thick thatched ivy pattern, just as I was about to go back inside I heard 3 female voices from next door. I felt rude for listening but I could not drag myself away from their conversation and my imagination.
Nostalgic tales come back to life with new love belongs to the following groups:
Core [C.O.R.E], Freedom to Shine, Reaching Freedom and Woman AppreciationOn the back step of my new life
I sat and traced the creeping ivy
revising sequestered princess fables
smiling and crying with myself
three next life voices
sliced through the ivy
One recounted her latest abroad trip
two laughed applause
Silently, I joined in
pretending to be d’Artagnan
we rode off, now four
on a life and death quest
the One changed course
directing us to a stage door
“lets sojourn in the theatre of Eros
and watch nostalgic tales of love come back to life”
The now three thrilled with the thespian interlude
checked their soul spots with the cloak mistress
the One raised her glass of champagne
“lets toast to old love”
We three did not disagree
Clinking crystal glasses
produced a chorus of dancing fractals
across the red velvet walls
A bell alerted act one was about to begin
we four followed the dancing fractals
to a baroque lined box
fishbone gowns pinched our waists
the One sighed momentarily dropping her mask
revealing her true identity
she placed a finger to my lips
I turned away from her pool eyes
The curtain slowly lifted
exposing a circular stage
four actors held ancient poses
for the entire first act
the One spoke in a hush
“hold your stare
it is their stillness we have come to watch”
we three dropped our masks to the floor
revealing our true identities
there had never been the One
neither the three
there had always been just me
linaji
you are so brilliant Lisa.. wow this inspires and gives a sparkle like sun in water.. loved every line.
Lisa Jewell replied
How lovely of you to say, Linaji :)) thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed this piece. I loved writing it….
Alf Caruana
as always I love reading you brilliant work!
Lisa Jewell replied
I’m so happy you read my work….thank you Alf X
ambient-1
Beautiful brilliance!
Lisa Jewell replied
I’ve a huge smile, Thank you Robert X
anya
Gorgeous work, my love. I am with you sighing on that journey.
Lisa Jewell replied
Thank you Darling….you are very fine company xx
ambient-1
Thank you Lisa!!!!
Lisa Jewell replied
X
Philosophy Lee
Such a creative mind you have…
Good one Lisa! ;)
Lisa Jewell replied
Thank you for reading, Lee….I really appreciate it.
X
Erika .
Wow, this was like reading a story. One of those old 18th century romantic ones. The mood you have conveyed here is brilliant and the imagery is amazing. Lovely writing, Lisa. XX
Lisa Jewell replied
How lovely….I had a similar vision in mind when writing this….a Sense and Sensibility vision. Thank you so much, Dear Erika xx
ArcadiaTempest
I agree with erika…I particularly love this period in time. I felt the fabric of this story….It is so fabulous to read writing that sparks the imagination. This has truly given me lightness in my step today….I am a dreamer and this was a fabulous sojourn for me today. Your a darling XX
Lisa Jewell replied
I’m so happy :)) what better compliment than to lift another person X
I hope the rest of your day goes along beautifully xx
Roger Sampson
My goodness Lisa… rich, so rich are these words.
To express in such imagery… to hear and see life
in such a way is art in itself. I have missed you so much…
so much to catch up on. Meet you on the back step for
a smoke my friend.
Rog … wink
Lisa Jewell replied
I’ve missed you about….thank you for your kind words..
I’ll meet you on the step anytime ;) x
Ushna Sardar
it is their stillness we have come to watch”
we three dropped our masks to the floor
revealing our true identities
there had never been the One
neither the three
there had always been just me
Excellent read Lisa! xo
Lisa Jewell replied
Thank you kindly, Ushna XX
Taine
this is absolutely moving Lisa… carries you off to another place..
Lisa Jewell replied
I’m so glad you enjoyed :)) Thanks Shawn X
BiographyofRed8
This poem is very visual, I could see the ivy and each travel.. each voice with a richness through each line like a song.. and to finish, to bring it all back into the self.. wonderful writing!!
Lisa Jewell replied
What a lovely comment, thank you so kindly Red X
mstrace
this piece is timeless, rich in tone, beautifully written and once again, a glimpse (just a tiny one) at the window to lisag’s soul…
Lisa Jewell replied
awwww Trace….what I’d give for a hug…
Thank you for always been such a wonderful supporter of my work…xxx
mstrace
we’ll have that hug lisag, you and I, just watch…I’m eyeing 2010 for a nice loooong visit to Aussie-land.
Lisa Jewell replied
awwwwwwwwwwww you’ve just made my year xxx you won’t have to worry about accommodation, you’ll have loads of offers, including my place xxxx
Michael Scholl
Oh my gosh, Lisa!!! This is wonderful! I love this!!! What a beautiful image this paints….what a beautiful person you are.
I’m okay now.
Lisa Jewell replied
Why thank you ever so kindly, Mike……I’m better now too…;)
Leon Walker
Magnificent!!!
Lisa Jewell replied
Leon,
I’ve missed your sunny smile….thank you so kindly xx
Tracey Mac
I visualised the ivy, the masks being held by the little sticks and heard the swishing of the fabric in your dresses, then the swoosh as the curtain lifted…...watched you all in soft ambient light up on your balcony…......then saw you seated there like Cinderella herself in the grand finale…
Love your mini movies sweet one…....xxx
Lisa Jewell replied
OMG I shall treasure this comment always…
Thank you for seeing my vision..xxx
TheWanderingBoo
as always, a fantasitic piece of writing
Lisa Jewell replied
Thank you so much, Simon…..
this is quickly becoming a personal fav :))
Ushna Sardar
Lisa Jewell replied
Thank you so very kindly for the feature xxx
Astoreth
My darling….you are simply living in the wrong era….but then again you are obviously reincarnated….many have said the same thing of me….about belonging to another era…...wonderful!! I really enjoyed this. xxxx
Lisa Jewell replied
Yes, it has been mentioned a few times…and so often I’ve felt so myself…at those times, I do feel as though I must have lived another life…
I’ve really missed you my darling xxx
Tracy Faught
As I read this ..I see this! It’s like reading a dream! Very beautiful, eloquent and mesmerizing! :]
Lisa Jewell replied
Thank you so kindly, I love that you’ve saw this as a dream….:))
Symmetry45
I pray you realize how courageous you are sweetheart. This piece really hit me hard Lisa.
Not one day passes when you don’t enter my thoughts my dear friend.
I wish we could sit for coffee and just chat all night long.
I love and adore you my friend…..(miss you terribly, wanna come over tonight and snuggle, shhhh) LoL
Lisa Jewell replied
Awww Steve,
I don’t feel courageous yet I feel I should be so I am trying hard… I do believe in the power of the mind.
A coffee and chat would be very cool……methinks if you gave me a hug you might crush me hehe…
Del Millar
Congratulations on your well deserved feature, Superb.
Remember chicky you’ve got wings, so fly x
Look out for your weekend b.m.
Lisa Jewell replied
hehe :))))
XXX
Caroline Gorka
Interesting…we hold our masks up too often, yet oh so needed sometimes.
Hope you are well Lisa ..not heard from you for ages. :)
Lisa Jewell replied
So true….I’m dropping my masks.
I’m doing ok…spending time in my cave…X
Suzanne German
what a discovery….and very very well written lisa!
Lisa Jewell replied
Thank you Suzanne….xxx
MarkezzAckui ...
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa, this is really a deep piece of writing…as most if not all of yours are. You ought to see the expression on my face right now.
Lisa Jewell replied
I wish I could see your expression, I’m so pleased you like this piece…tis one of my personal favourites x x x