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Monday, 30 June 2014

PATIENCE . . . BE PATIENT. . . . WHILST YOU PLAY PATIENCE

Magpie Tales 

 strikes again

This week Tess Kincade sets our topic for MAG226

Is this just a game of Clock Patience? 
. . . . . or is this not quite as it seems?

A Game of Patience, 1937, Meredith Frampton


 She plays out her cards, yet the key aces are not there, 
and she does not know where she can find them. 
Her eyes lack fulfilment and reveal a look of sorrow,
for destiny has dealt her such a lonely hand.

 Alone she sits in contemplation, 
willing a daydream;
craving excitement, desiring adventure, 
wanting a connection with someone's soul.
A man in her life who can challenge her,
make her come alive and make her feel like a woman.
A man who can satisfy all the secret longings of her heart,
A man she can find only in her dreams.

 She sees him in her mind and wishes he were real, 
She can see him whenever she wants.
He is standing right now not far from her
. . . . .  the King of the pack, embedded in her soul.



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  1. Pat Hatt30 June 2014 at 14:56

    At least he is in her head
    Or maybe she needs a rubber room instead
    If she can hear what he said
    May need to strap her to a bed
    Or they have pills for that
    At least that's what they tell the cat lol

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:03

      Yes he sure is in her head
      He is quite easily lead
      So he has to tread with care
      And procced with caution to her lair.
      But he finds she plays bridge
      And wants a partner - his privilege!

      lol

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  2. Berowne30 June 2014 at 15:40

    Yes, the aces in a deck of cards are so often not there. Well written, by the way.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:04

      Not many get the aces but often the cards are promoted - thanks Berowne

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  3. Amy at love made my home30 June 2014 at 15:43

    A very good companion to your previous post Eddie. A very interesting painting too!

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  4. stephen Hayes30 June 2014 at 17:16

    I've read several responses to this challenge and your words fit the mood of this picture the best. Nicely done.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:06

      Thanks Stephen - but there are some really good poets out there :)

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  5. Maggie May30 June 2014 at 18:12

    She needs to get out there to find him then........ as he won't just appear from now where!
    Maggie x

    Nuts in May

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:07

      Thank you big sister!!
      Yes she need to get off he derrier and do just that!! :)
      Luv Eddie x

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  6. Jinksy30 June 2014 at 18:18

    she sits in contemplation,
    willing a daydream

    How well this expresses the 'feel' of the painting. You're more of a poet than you give yourself credit for...

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:09

      Thank you Pen.
      this is most encouaging - I shall try to build on it . . . . :)

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  7. Cait O'Connor30 June 2014 at 19:23

    Yes this reminds me of my effort Eddie, shows how evocative this painting is.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:10

      Thanks Cait - we must think alike but I love the way you write . . . :)

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  8. Theresa Milstein30 June 2014 at 19:58

    Interesting take. Feel her lack of fulfillment.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:11

      Thank you Theresa - I hope you get some aces in life . . . . :)

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  9. Linda30 June 2014 at 21:06

    Do we get to dance again??
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:23

      But of course we can, you very fine lady. Please take my hand and I shall have great pleasure escourting you to the ball. As many dances as you might like but remember you are playing Clock Patience and beware when the clock strikes twelve. But don't worry if you lose that glass slipper . . . your Prince Charming has the other one . . . .

      Great to see you here so early, Linda, refreshed no doubt from your weekend at the cottage. :)

      Eddie :o) . . . . . Not sure what it is but if you dare send it then I dare receive it!! LOL

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  10. Kay30 June 2014 at 21:33

    i liked you insight and the way you linked it to the other side of the picture...clever.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 21:39

      Thank you Kay . . . and did you enjoy the ballroom and music ?

      Thank you for the visit and of course I liked your work as I have already said :)

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  11. Dana Dampier30 June 2014 at 23:21

    Her and me both!! Hopefully her hand will hold some aces! Great poem!

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  12. Friko30 June 2014 at 23:29

    What a romantic old devil you are!
    Nice to meet you, Eddie Bluelights.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights30 June 2014 at 23:33

      hahaha! Well thank you Friko and nice of you to say so.
      Very pleased to meet you ~ Eddie

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  13. 21 Wits1 July 2014 at 00:21

    Ah yes, you are right. Not is as it seems, as she is hiding her aces! All of them! Don't even think she'll share even a bite of either apple!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights1 July 2014 at 01:45

      Yes . . . .I never trust a lady who is holding all the aces!! . . . . . . lol
      Nice to see you ~ Eddie

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  14. Michael1 July 2014 at 01:01

    Nicely done Eddie, enjoyed the revelation of her wants and needs. Well written.

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  15. Ginny Brannan1 July 2014 at 01:40

    How sad and solitary to hang her hope on just a dream. Nicely captured Magpie.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights1 July 2014 at 01:52

      Yes but that is what I felt about her situation . . . . if I'm wrong she might tell me . . . . :)

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  16. Hilary Melton-Butcher1 July 2014 at 11:22

    Hi Eddie - lovely expression of being patient ... I suspect she doesn't want to play or be patient .. but lost in time here in the painting ... forever true ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Eddie Bluelights1 July 2014 at 11:30

      Guess you could be right Hilary . . . thanks . . . . :)

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  17. Eddie Bluelights1 July 2014 at 11:34

    Thank you Shers
    Yes I enjoyed my ambulance days and all credit to your daughter for her wonderul career in the service.
    We cannot but help being touched by peoples' lives, situations and xperiences in this job and it is all the more rewarding for it. It is very much a people job. Cheers ~ Eddie

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  18. Unknown1 July 2014 at 14:48

    I like how you lead us into her being, her longings, the man who can read her, too bad just in her head :)

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  19. Shadow1 July 2014 at 20:04

    You are a true romantic

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  20. Gloria Baker2 July 2014 at 04:31

    I love the paint!

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  21. Belva Rae Staples3 July 2014 at 00:18

    The lady simply must get out more. This is excellent!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights3 July 2014 at 02:11

      Thank Belva - so the next hen party you attend why not invite her! . . . lol
      Nice to see you ~ Eddie

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  22. Helena3 July 2014 at 22:54

    Oh my! What a cracking last line. Lucky Lady, too!

    Eddie - apologies for visiting here late. - I thought I had covered all my visits via MT. Glad I checked again though!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights3 July 2014 at 23:18

      Thanks Helena - glad to see you and thanks for your kind comment :)

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  23. Truedessa4 July 2014 at 03:55

    A romantic poem even if it is all in her head
    at least she can dream...

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    1. Eddie Bluelights4 July 2014 at 07:35

      Thank you Truedessa . . . . .but she should get off her butt and find someone . . . . . :)

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  24. Sunshine-struck4 July 2014 at 07:37

    Wow! Just wow! :)
    "A man she can find only in her dreams." Cannot agree more! :)

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    1. Eddie Bluelights4 July 2014 at 08:11

      Thanks Sun Bloom . . . . we, or some of us, do exist in reality you know!! . . . . LOL

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  25. Sunshine-struck4 July 2014 at 07:39

    A perfect real man for a woman must still be in the making. :D

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    1. Eddie Bluelights4 July 2014 at 08:14

      We are all perfect . . . . says he ducking!!! . . . . LOL
      Thanks for the comments. I hope a perfect ACE comes your way . . . . :)

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  26. humbird4 July 2014 at 16:31

    Eddie, you make me believe 'He is standing right now not far from her' ~ feel your enthusiasm! great! thanks!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights4 July 2014 at 19:34

      Thanks Humbird - very encouraged by your comment ~ Eddie :)

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  27. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 19:09

    I hope she finds her man!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights4 July 2014 at 19:45

      Hi Freya! . . . a woman ALWAYS gets the man she wants . . . lol
      Thanks ~ Eddie

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  28. Mary5 July 2014 at 18:33

    Hi Eddie
    Loved your take on this Magpie prompt ... particularly 'wanting a connection with someone's soul'. Hope she finds her man.
    Very well written.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights5 July 2014 at 18:46

      Thank you Mary . . . . I really feel sorry for her and wish I could help . . . lol

      I see you have posted . . . on my way to see your poem ~ Eddie

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