Firstly, let me thank all of you for your kind comments regarding "Absentia." I share the honor with you all who have been so supportive and encouraging.
"Marilyn's Jacket" has been edited and is a repost from my earlier days at the Den.
Marilyn's jacket in the closet looks lonely Only two other items there hanging like draining meat or drying fish She must have loved animals all that soft fur and leather I imagine her foxy female face cuddled among the silver hairs and subtle hints of sensuous musky scent her too red lips her too white teeth
I can't believe she could wear this I wouldn't I couldn't I shouldn't
but...
...the waves of my conscience no longer seem to reach the shore of my yesterday's rights and wrongs
I HATE TO SAY THIS REGIS, BUT YOU, AT THAT TIME, MUST HAVE STILL HAD A 'THING' FOR MARILYN...OTHERWISE...YOU'D THROW THE JACKET OUT, GIVE IT AWAY, SELL IT OR STUFF IN A BAG IN THE DEEPEST PART OF YOUR CLOSET...'CAUSE, WHEN IT COMES TO AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING LEFT BEHIND...OUT OF SITE IS OUT OF MIND AND 'THEN' IT'S...'AND LIFE GOES ON'. WELL DONE AND ENJOYED THANKS FOR SHARING, LOVE AND BLESSINGS, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
I'm with you, Regis. I wouldn't be able to shoulder the guilt. Not like I needed the meat & was just making practical use out of the hide. A strong write to declare your position. Hugs to you.
Sheila
This poem touches me in many ways, as an animal lover, who doesn't like it that some people wear real fur jackets, as an admirer of Marilyn Monroe and as an admirer of Regis's poetry.
Hi Regis!
I just read the reviews for "Marilyn's Jacket". Isn't it interesting
to read what each individual sees in this piece? Or any other, for that matter.
I had a "silver fox jacket" given to me and I gave it to charity.
My friend had a mink jacket from years ago and had "Teddy Bears" made out of it.
I share the same views on this subject and many others, as you do.
Good work and a great message.
Love, Bonnie
Reviewed by Hanley Harding (Reader)
Reviewed on March 22, 2004
A helluva commentary on the musings over people who mean (meant) something to us, and THEIR proclivities versus OUR sensibilities. And how we come to accept, in others, what we, ourselves, would not normally embrace. I also like the tongue-in-cheek presumption of a love for animals by someone who luxuriates in wearing their skins. Nicely done, Regis. Hanley
What a wonderful picture. Marilyn is certainly a very lovely young lady.
Your poem has a good sense of longings. I think it is because she isn't there now? Your longings for the way she was in the yesterdays supersedes the feelings of your new findings of the way she was.
I love this a lot! This poem is so well=expressed.
A very descriptive and very sad poem. I must confess that this wasn't quite what had expected from the title, but it was nonetheless a plesure to read. And your Marilyn was much closer to you.
A character that captures your heart. You made this elegant and appealed to the myth of Marilyn Monroe. Enjoyed this. Thanks for reviving this classic.
Reviewed by ♥ Kari Hirshey ♥ (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2004
Wonderful, haunting, and witty write! thanks for sharing! :)
~kari anne~
..PS - AMEN simon!
Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2004
Always find it illuminating to read people's earlier works to see how they have changed or developed through the years. The rest of us are still trying to achieve your standards
Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2004
this was really pretty cool Reg, in my humble opinion, about Marilyn and I did love the subtle embibed in the equation you had sought, of there glazig at the clothes she had ought wore in the helms of your sweeping imagination, those furs, just so foxy, and the tenderly oh well just more, than illusion, as your mind knocked to come in more, to turn introversive, to rckon it just aother day of passin g life to consider it all this way, got us really deep in there too, fine statement Reg, congrats on the win too, there is allot swimming there al
This is a wonderful piece Regis....I love the last lines in particular.....very nice work. Also, may I congratulate you on winning the contest. Absolutely well-deserved accolade to be sure. I always enjoy your work.
..."life goes on bra..." Excellent write - keep them coming!
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on February 1, 2004
..indeed life goes on ..and as the tides change so do mans' definition of what is right & wrong...great write Regis..*smile* Ty!
Vesna
Reviewed by jan nunn (Reader)
Reviewed on January 31, 2004
Superb !funny isnt it that man once wore nothing but animal..how swift we are to crictise and denounce others ways,as if our opinion is more right.
Congratulations Regis,this is well worthy
Congrats again, Regis, on your second win, and this my friend, should definitely win The Triple Crown! Kudos for penning this; to our animal neighbors, this write already makes you the winner.
I am generally a pacifist, though i watched Grandfather shoot and skin Opossums for a living, and have worn possum fur!
What pray tell is the difference between, Coons, possums,or Minks?
All Gods creatures, and if we dont need them to keep warm, as did our first forefathers, we need not bother, but it is a personal choice. No doubt Marilyn had that given to her, as a present.
Dunno if I'd want to wear it though Regis, unless of course I was visiting the Pole :)
Profound write, as always, peace to you
Love Ch'erie
Yes!what a powerful poem this one is!I know the feeling actually,I have seen my friends wearing fur and they look so beautiful in it (and most of them are very nice folks,just unthinking of the pain caused to our criter friends.)My conscience always plays up on me because I keep my mouth shut and bite my tongue politely saying nothing to them but thinking it every moment.Like you I try to leave hints in my poetry bout animal rights.This poem is just perfect it tells it from an unusual angle.The good news is there is lots of fur around now that looks real but is fake,guess we cvan just hope Maralyn's jacket is fake.
Best wishes always
from
Kay.
Regis, wow!
"...and life goes on." So well penned. Our jackets in life do change. What we once wore with ease, no longer appeals to us or even fits us. Our spirits are tailored differently at different stages of our evolutionary process. Our waves of conscience surely no longer can reach the shores of our yesterdays, but the memories Regis are still just as palatable and haunting. I enjoyed the read. Excellent take on the ever-evolving stages of growth. Look forward to reading more of your work soon. And by the way, a hearty congratulations on the winning the poetry contest. With words framed like this I can readily see why you're the recent winner. Best to you Regis.
Yes, Regis, life does go on...also congrats on your winning the contest for the best poem...hope you and your beautiful kids are well, Peace, Ed & Rufuz
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Janet
I just read the reviews for "Marilyn's Jacket". Isn't it interesting
to read what each individual sees in this piece? Or any other, for that matter.
I had a "silver fox jacket" given to me and I gave it to charity.
My friend had a mink jacket from years ago and had "Teddy Bears" made out of it.
I share the same views on this subject and many others, as you do.
Good work and a great message.
Love, Bonnie
Your poem has a good sense of longings. I think it is because she isn't there now? Your longings for the way she was in the yesterdays supersedes the feelings of your new findings of the way she was.
I love this a lot! This poem is so well=expressed.
~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~
Reindeer
~sigh~
Your words are beauty for the reader. Your heart wears these words proud.
Susan
worded piece of verse!
Those last lines almost made me shiver with
their brilliance!
~kari anne~
..PS - AMEN simon!
It's Bad Ones That Always Destroy You!
TRASK
Thanks for sharing...
Trixie :)
Pamela
Vesna
Congratulations Regis,this is well worthy
Nancy
You said it all with this one.
Your words have much depth.
Blessings,
Judith
Again, congratulations!!!!
:)Sandy
stunning, haunting, melancholy write--excellently presented and written
BRAVO, dear (((friend)))
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. :)
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
paix et amour a toi!
Carmen
Just joking!!
Love Tinka
What pray tell is the difference between, Coons, possums,or Minks?
All Gods creatures, and if we dont need them to keep warm, as did our first forefathers, we need not bother, but it is a personal choice. No doubt Marilyn had that given to her, as a present.
Dunno if I'd want to wear it though Regis, unless of course I was visiting the Pole :)
Profound write, as always, peace to you
Love Ch'erie
Best wishes always
from
Kay.
"...and life goes on." So well penned. Our jackets in life do change. What we once wore with ease, no longer appeals to us or even fits us. Our spirits are tailored differently at different stages of our evolutionary process. Our waves of conscience surely no longer can reach the shores of our yesterdays, but the memories Regis are still just as palatable and haunting. I enjoyed the read. Excellent take on the ever-evolving stages of growth. Look forward to reading more of your work soon. And by the way, a hearty congratulations on the winning the poetry contest. With words framed like this I can readily see why you're the recent winner. Best to you Regis.
Marion
esp. emotionally moving ending:
...the waves of my conscience
now
no longer seem to reach
the shore
of my yesterday's
rights and wrongs
and life goes on
Vividly expressed.
Gina
Congradulations on your poetry
being selected poem of the week
a well deserved award
William