Lyrics, poetry and art all meshed together

Wednesday, February 07, 2007




GRATITUDE:


* For the guitarist who plays like he should win himself a Grammy. He is that good. I can't wait for the book party, when we rehearsed together last night it was magnetic,he played while I read my poems and we created magic

* Salmon salad with avocadoes, yummy and healthy for lunch :)

* Dessert was banana pudding, i'm an addict

* My writers' group (WriteNow), we had a meeting on Sunday and it was productive and laid back. We value each other's opinion which makes the group even more speacial

* Working out, yesterday was my first day back at the gym and it felt grrrrreat!

* I discovered a poet blogger who fascinates me with his verses, check him out...i'm sure he'll appreciate the comments thelettershaper

* The sun was out this morning and I just stood still appreciating bodily heat, the sensation was intimate, but I quickly realized I better cross the street to make it to work, lol

(painting by Luigi Bariotti)



THOUGHTS AND PAPER
The earthy smell of water tastes like altitude sickness
Down the coast a French film crew sits and watches
While I putter hands on your flesh
Leaving reminders of our reality show
I prowl on neck, chest and lips
You are afraid of the mass media
prefer privacy with morning brunches
You drive through San Fernando Valley
with a hungry appetite for summer
I prefer to wait for you
in an evening marketplace of silk, art and souvenirs
I pause with the ink of my pen
Space turns me into black paper
Thoughts are left unspoken
©by C. Delaleu

19 comments:

Kai said...

very niceeee....

hope ur having a wonderful day!

hugs

Stephen A. Bess said...

I could appreciate some Salmon too. :)Love the poem! It's the way you put words together. LOvEly!

get zapped said...

Your last gratitude had a thread of haiku in it ; ) And your poem- a splendid mix of words and flesh.

I thought I'd share a few things I'm grateful for after your comment on my blog:

* The sweet love my parnter shares with me.

* My friend Ang for her wisdom shared in real ways.

* My walk along the river today and the birds who sang so lovely.

* My mom retiring after many years of hard work.

* The salmon, rice and veggies I had for lunch today ; )

Angel said...

i too worked out for the first time in like, months, the other day. it didn't feel so great at first, but after a while, it felt a little more natural... hahahaha

Shai said...

It is nice when two creative spirits can blend together.

When is your book due out?

paris parfait said...

Your gratitude list and your poem are both wonderful!

Unknown said...

First, I am sad that I missed your book party! I'm a Brooklyn girl!

I was revived when I read your poem. All I can say is WOW! That is the kind of poem I wish I could write if just in my dreams...

Sheba Brooks Moore said...

Thats a good idea...I need to look for a writers group...thanks for your gratitide sharing

Libra Moon said...

Giggle... I have a ripe avacado and a can of salmon I took out last night to make a pita wrap for lunch today... then I read your "Gratitude" list this morn... Lovin Cosmic Junctions!

Enjoy the Day Miss Dela!
Libra Moon

Fabrizio said...

EhY!!!

Tomorrow is the great day!
But, is it your first book? I mean, if I were you, I would be SOOOOO excited!!!

I'm very sorry I won't be able to join your presentation. Well, crossin' the ocean is still too expensive for me in order to do it and organize it within a week.

But my hearth is with you from Italy.

SO, MY LADY, GOOD LUCK!!!!

:-D

Fab

Rethabile said...

"...Thoughts are left unspoken," though we don't like that because we want the magic to continue. You have a way with words. I'll never say it enough: it's the down-to-earthiness of the images that does it for me. Great.

Suzan Abrams, email: suzanabrams@live.co.uk said...

The book party?
How super-swell that sounds!
Have yourself a terrific weekend, do.
Amd I love your visits.
Have blogrolled you. :-)

Joy said...

Hey! Congratulations on your book party! I wish I could be there though

Dance_Soul said...

I have avocados and salmon - what else do I need for that salad? :)

Nabeel said...

hmm @ appetite for summer .. I think I have the same thing .. miss summer.

Xave said...

Big warm hug! I'm so excited about the coming weekend. Keep my copy warm.

Lyrically speaking said...

Kai: Thank you for the visit, always great to have you here

Stephen: Thank you, salmon is delish and I also enjoy talapia

Getzapped: Your gratitude list here is great, you should post it on your blog :)

Fallen Angel: It's always like that in the beginning with working out, you feel out of it then eventually it feels au naturel

Shai: the book has been out since November and thank you for the visit

Novel Nymph: Are you still in Brooklyn? Let me know, i'm having another book party in June. I love visiting your page, thanks for your sweet words

Amiamazing: A writer's group is perfect, believe me, it's uplifting and we push each other to get better with our writing

Miss Parfait: Merci pour la visite

Libra Moon: I used to eat a lot of salmon and avocadon on pita but grew tired of it, it's been a while so now that you mentioned it, I want to make myself one soon :)

Fabrizio: Si, this is my first book and having a book signing is very exciting

Rethabile: Merci pour la visite and review

Susan: Thank you and I enjoy my visits on your blog, i'll be back soon

Joy: Thank you for stopping by, come again soon

Dancewithme: For the salad I usually add pine nuts and cranberries, it gives it great flavor

Nabeel: I think summer needs to get here quick, this cold is annoying me and i'm trying hard to be patient

Xavier: Merci jeune homme :)and yes Delaleu's autographed copy is waiting for you

Bougie Black Boy said...

i need details! how was the party!? importantly, where are the pics!?

Lyrically speaking said...

Bougie, I am cracking up over here, i'm heading home right now to post the pics and details today, they're coming :)