Incredibly powerful poems Anthony. I always enjoy reading your work. I have read these several times now, and find more in them each time.
Cate xx

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To 'pull' the 'Lovers' card in a tarot reading is probably one of the most cruel twists of fate and destiny in any one lifetime's history. Choices to be made with devastating results and no guarantees.

I think the poem itself is exceptionally well written and can be interpreted in so many ways it is impossible to interpret without knowing what the questioner asked of the cards :-)

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I liked that line too Elaine :) I've had nights like that myself

Very sad at the end, obviously - but better to have loved etc

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So nice to have you back posting, Anthony!
I also love the title to this wonderful, passionate poem. Of course 'smoke signals' is my favourite part, even though 'to ashes' describes vividly the emptiness of lost love.

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Some very powerful images here: "They’ve emptied dictionaries tonight" - fantastic line.

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Loved "smoke signals" I thought you captured very well the behind-the-eyes dramas of man & woman in that particular moment.

The omega, "to ashes" was just so painful, I could bleed. Well written and a reminder of why I choose to be single right now! "Desolation Street" - it's simply too sore. xXx

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the first gives me shivers - marvellous.
"as innocence steps into the night to hail the last cab on the street". = perfection !
as Isobel says - "wonderful crafting".

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Wonderful crafting. I love the title and the generic nature of the relationships - (does that word work in this scenario?. What I am trying to say is that the women involved are not necessarily the same - though I have the feeling it is the same man. I got the feeling that something had been sacrificed in the beginning and the loss of innocence is what could have led up to the failed second relationship.
The poem would also work if it were the same woman in both situations. I love the way that it is open to interpretation. All a bit sad and Casa Blanca - but you do it so well.
Better hit the 'add comment' and see what a load of drivel, I've just posted :)x

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A beautifully crafted evocation of people, time, place and relationship.

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A really wonderfull poem Anthony.

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