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Rap at the door
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Rap at the door |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day that your Captain will call you and you must obey. Paul Stookey/ Peter Yarrow a loud rap at the door he has come like a thief in the early morning to take that which is most precious to us he stands in what was a great hall before his appearance now diminished by what is taking place in hearts and lives crisp blue pants and shirt white hat and golden anchor speak more than the man himself he has come to take a son he need not even say get your gear the deed is done beloved child looks into my eyes don’t cry he says I make a promise I can keep only so long as he breathes the air near me |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching write Kate |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
oh, this skips a heartbeat. Though very gently written, the depth of love crests itself in a wave of emotion. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lady Cest la vivre. |
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Ella Blue Junior Member
since 2006-05-26
Posts 47 |
"I make a promise I can keep only so long as he breathes the air near me" Your crushin' me here...I love this, like all of your words so far. I have become a fan of the Lady. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you passing shadows. I appreciate your reply so much. Thank you so much Midnitesun. Thank you Sy. Ella, I appreciate your comment more than you know. My grandson, Christopher, left for the Navy this afternoon. That loud and lonely rap at the door has long brought pain to the hearts of mothers and grandmothers all over the world. I never thought I would join their ranks. Thank you all for your kindness. |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
The Lady Great poem your work speeks to my heart. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much Tom. |
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David Lama New Member
since 2006-06-05
Posts 4NY |
lovely |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kate, this has very strong personal meaning for me. You do have a way with words...strong write. *hugs*...jo |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you David. jo, thank you for your lovely words and the hugs dear lady. Hugs back. |
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