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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA 
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 Gathering Thoughts Step by step, Farther and farther, As the lapping waves, Wash away each footprint, To aimlessly wander, Nowhere to go, No one but me, Time stands still for a moment, Soft ocean breezes, Blow through my hair, Blow my memories, To a place I wish to be, Step by step, My mind returns, To my old home, Leaving footprints by the SEA. The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
ok this made my eyes sting... I miss where I call home so much... you touched there perfectly  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
In spite of the fact that I was just a girl when my family moved from our oceanside home, I still miss the sand, the endless skies and the sea spray. Trips to the coast are simply not the same as living there... You captured this longing to return, perfectly! ~ as SEA can attest!   Linda |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo WTBAKELAR, This is a good presentation. Yes, there's nothing like the shore. The young lady looks like one of my sister-in-laws. If the hair had been black, then she would look like my wife. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-21-2009 09:18 PM).] |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Thanks Suzy, I am so happy you like it. I wrote it for all who wish to be by the sea again, If only in their dreams. Linda, Sometimes, just the simple things like a walk along the shore, feeling the sand between your toes, Makes everything OK. Thank you both so much for your wonderful comments. Sweet memories. Tracey. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Bobby, The picture is from the Steve Hanks collection, SEA introduced me to his work. Ya know she loves the SEA. Thanks for enjoying the walk. Tracey. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
just coming back for another peek  and to put this in my library! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Blow my memories, To a place I wish to be, Oh, this is so lovely!! Not for me... but a wish can sure be a welcome respite from reality. *S* |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Suzy, that means a lot to me to be part of your library. Thank you. Ruthy, Thanks for taking a walk with me through a wind blown memory. Tracey. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Tracey, this means a lot to me too, since leaving my gulf coast home for cow fields and farmland.  |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
PS, Isn't it amazing how different a few miles can be? I have not spent a lot of time near the oceans, but have enjoyed the times I have. Although, I grew up playing in the fields, Mountains and streams around Utah, I have been through every state except Alaska, Hawaii,and a few New England states, oh, and Florida. I took a cross country train from N.J. Where I was born, to where I now call home. I love this country, and All it's varied beauty. Glad you enjoyed my poem Tracey. |
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