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TalismansIn a cardboard treasure chest
she placed a mummified snake rattle,
a frayed nest of twigs and string,
and spider's eggs pried from under bark
stored in a corked bottle.
Talismans warded her path
from evil and harm
until one by one replaced
by silver lipstick tubes,
rhinestone hair clips,
and sweet smelling perfumes
in rubber pump misters.
Muddy feet and torn jeans became
patent leather shoes and curtsies.
Amidst the seafoam
Aphrodite emerges from her clam
but in the hills -
wildfires rage on.
T. Scott Fisher
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Comments: 33
Was the second stanza meant to be an incomplete sentence?
Also...clam? CLAM. I guess it's just me, but I don't really like the double entendre of it- I know (at least I think I know) the last stanza is about womanhood and such, but CLAM, ewwwwww. I'm all too familiar with the painting and myth but, meh- couldn't you say 'bivalve shell' or something? Well, I guess if you wanted to, you would have.
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Oh my God, this is so beautiful. You wrote this with your heart.
Even without the kindly dedication to , this is actually a rather sad piece!
Reminds me of Susan from 'The Chronicles of Narnia.' It was something about her caring more about parties and lipstick than imagination.
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I'm attempting to focus. This is such a great present by the way. I know it means a lot to Jade. Hope to see you writing more soon. It is always a pleasure to read your work. Fuerza, amigo, que estes bien.
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I really like this, well love this one. Hard not to love most of the things you write 
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It is amazing how in childhood you are so certain of the big wide world, and then later all of that is forgotten in the not so important pieces of living that we blind ourselves with..... Hello, my friend. I miss you!
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That's a lovely present, and I am glad I came, and read it because I think I missed her birthday!
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MF...
thank you so much for the birthday gift, dear Scott -
for coming out even at a time of your own pain, to write something like this for me, I'm most grateful and honored.
And this - this part - is exquisite:
Amidst the seafoam
Aphrodite emerges from her clam
but in the hills -
wildfires rage on.
Now rest, dear friend, as I am about to do.
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Ahh, truly lovely. I think thisaccurately describes most girls' transition from childhood to young adult.
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Absolutely sweet. A very precious gift I'm sure.
Hope to see some more writing from you my friend.
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I just saw it a few minutes ago - and I'm truly touched and moved by his gesture for my birthday. Can you imagine seeing it after what I've been through? Not only that, but that he came out after a long silence has written something for not only me - but for everyone who knows and loves his work.
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He's just a pretty amazing guy I guess.
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he is.. I love him and he loves me
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He seems to love a lot of people. And a lot of people loves him. Just great of him to share in that way, even with people he doesn't know.
Haven't seen much of him lately though. Pity.
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Oh, I'm well aware of the situation. But it's nothing to discuss here, or anywhere for that matter.
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Vem รคr du egentligen?
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Very tender and poignant--the last stanza in particular is very powerful.
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this is brilliant, a wonderful poem about growing up - and really what i needed to read today!
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Yes it's wonderful - I just now saw it because I've been in hospital (since the day after my birthday) so coming home to this poem, this gift from Scott, made it even moreso.
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be well, Jade,
and happy with Scott.
pip
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well, goody for you...
[in your own mind]
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I feel humble - if Scott has taken the trouble to write something because of me (he hasn't been able to write at all lately) - then I'm truly honored.
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Welcome back Scott!
And what a thoughtful gift - I'm sure she'll love it!
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It's a gift I never hoped for because Scott hasn't been writing lately, and I've been ill, so coming home to this wonderful poem dedicated to me for my birthday is far beyond expectation.
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Amazing piece, the vocabulary and imagery are so well-done, and captivating.
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It is nice to see you writing again, Scott!
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