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Footprints in the Sand
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Footprints in the Sand |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA 
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A lonely beach I walked alone Silence in the misty dawn I spied a favorite rock and shell With me here in private hell. I've walked this beach since time began Dreaming of a begging hand To take my own as I walk along So I could feel that I belong. The sand itself does not greet me The oceans waves do not meet me I feel so utterly alone A cold wind chilling to the bone. And then I spy another set Of footprints where my own are met Could it be she's finally here To wash away my pain and fear? Faster now, through surf and sand Quickly now, she's close at hand Closer together our footprints have fallen I search the fog and now I'm callin And then I stop near the rock so still And my passion and heat mix in a swill The footprints I've chased now i study at last And had I not hoped so hard would have passed For the footprints I've chased now all this time Those footprints it seems were actually mine. So alone I walk again through the sand Eternity now closer at hand. Knowlege tempered by wisdom...Wisdom tamed by youth. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
RSEvans this is great ------sad, but great -----I am sure that those footprints will meet --with another one who is waiting for yours. netswan |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this is SO well written, your imagery of emotion and expression of it-- is of perfection. deep, dark and beautiful in its sadness, excellent writing poet sir !!  ~as always, Take Care,JM~ -------------- I know it's been a long road To get these towns behind me and I Will gladly reap what we may sow-- I am there for you ... and you're there for me ... Are you waiting for Heart in hand Woman and man See me where I stand I am Heart Heart in hand ~vertical horizon~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Maybe with all that looking for someone you have discovered that your best friend is yourself...Really liked this poem! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow Robert... this one makes me sit back and ponder just what I've been chasing all these years... Awesome poem my friend. Michael |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi RSEvans, This is just lovely, and I hope that you will find foot prints some day that will lead you to your hearts desire. Cerenity |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
netswan and Cerenity -- I am not alone, it just feels that way sometimes... Janet Marie -- Thank You Martie -- I never thought of it that way. you may be right Michael -- Praise indeed old friend. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful writing, Rob. I guess we all feel like that at times. Denise |
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A.C.Turner Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 83Reading, Pa.Home of Bardfest |
Beautifully done. The imagery is wonderful.I felt the emotion in my gut. Peace to you. ACT. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Here I thought those footprints would be her. But...it turned out sad for now  Someday the sun will shine And all things will turn out fine. Her prints next to yours Along the blue ocean shores. This sadness will then decline. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Denise -- sometimes more than others...thanks. ACT -- Glad you liked it. Wht Dove -- Not all stories have a happy ending...this one actually does...but emotion changes so often it becomes more of a moment than a story... |
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DiObear Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 66Switzerland |
RSEvans, This would be a great poem to give to someone who hasn't learned yet that you need to love yourself and be comfortable with yourself before you can walk beside someone else. Thanks for the reminder! DiObear |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
Beautiful poem...you took from sadness, to anticipation, to sadness again, all with your words. A job well done.  Bobbycat =^..^= ~~ And it harm none, do what ye will.~~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
RSEvans, this was a sad lovely poem. Reminds me of my own time following those footsteps. I believe that there is a positive note here though....... and that is... Its a good thing you weren't rabbit hunting when you caught up with yourselt, because if you weren't wearing your bright orange hunting jacket, You might have mistook yourself for the little critter, and it would have been messy.. so you can atleast take comfort in that...... Ok, RS put down the gun.... we can talk about this.... outta here. Parker |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
DiOBear and bobbycat  ThanksHaleyja again with the rabbit thing...Are you guys still sore over that? |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
I'm sending this one back to the top so my sis can see it... |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Robert, this was really something...there for a minute, I thought you had found "her"....my heart sank for you when you said they were your own...I'm not sure I liked the ending, but it was beautifully heartwrenching. I agree with what Michael said up there, he made a good point. *sigh* Glad I found this before it slipped away. Back for another go round brother Rob! Miss you guys! You know, I read this again, and I'm overwhelmed with sadness. I too, have walked alone in the sand...there's something about it. The vast ocean out there - dark and close, yet as you said, it still doesn't quite meet you. Walking along the beach is good "pondering" time though. Beautifully sad. |
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