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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Visibly (un)Forgotten Teachers The earliest visible memory seems to be the day my brother was born, late 1953; Ike was a name I heard even earlier on; and the house always seemed rich with smells and flavors and then the 60’s rushed in: we had transgressed from TV to record player back to TV because money wasn’t always there, and then back again; we seemed to quietly deal with hard times; didn’t discuss economics at table; just ate beans and rice, mixed sometimes with hamburger or spaghetti that stretched three ways to Sunday, but Sundays were special because that’s when we plucked our own un-named chickens clean of his or her feathers. It seemed to be a good time, except for those days of going to church; if you wore the same dress twice in two Sundays, you weren’t wanted back, back then; otherwise no one appeared to be missing much of anything; we were hard put to even try to catch up back then with the Smiths or the Joneses…we all seemed similar – kindly – neighborly – together. We were more concerned about windows disappearing from our new neighbors’ home just because they weren’t as untanned as we were… we were all just simple people leading what seemed to be a good life. That’s what some remember. Media stretched its fingers, computers were coming of age, technology was the newest key word that Merriam needed to define while the record player played Allegheny Moon. We only thought we knew the multiplication table; we were nonplussed at the black hole’s expediency – seemingly faster than a red ant’s hole taking over of a small mound that eventually found my toes when a two wheeled bike overturned. Then a teacher asked, where will you be In the year 2000? God Bless Teachers. Even she didn’t know where she might be; and she never expected her oncoming experiences even back then. What have you seen since the day you were born? Then, it seemed, teachers seemed to be everywhere – within the heart of next door neighbors; in store clerks, where the rabbi or the cleric might walk; in a stranger with no ill in his or her heart; no one was exempt from teaching good examples that seemed to stretch around every corner even when one might see a dark stranger… even he would smile at the uninitiated; and then smiling, turn them back onto the road they were meant to follow. ~*~ And yes, I know this was but a dream scape to grow through, but it was there; it was real, it was exceptionally good except for the bad that was hardly ever reported. We all wanted a Disney World that only Walt could provide – until late 1963. But I will always be exceptionally grateful for fireworks that later occurred in my life. © KRJ 29 April 2009 " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love ~*~ KRJ [This message has been edited by Sunshine (05-13-2009 10:46 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Nice to read your heart words again Karilea. A pleasant summer afternoon flowed through this verse...complete with barefeet, and penny candy. I enjoyed this sweet feast very much. |
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Wordplay Junior Member
since 2009-04-07
Posts 13 |
fantastic-I was floored by the weight and beauty of this poem. It made me fell safe. Excellent write. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Sunshine, I remember those days. I would never want to go back. Those days were horrible. I like the world we live in now. It's not perfect, but it's much kinder, and more open to all. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Karilea, I really enjoyed reading this wonderful poem that brought back so many memories to me. It was a much simpler way of life back then and although times were tough, I really think people in general were much happier in those days. Life now seems such a daily rush. Great write dear lady. thanks for sharing. Love to you my friend. Lindsay |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This brings back many memories, Karilea. Some good, some not so good. Ida |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
when K-lady dances the gods get nervous..enjoy it lady!! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello Sunshine, this is a beautiful slice of america, something that recall the sixties and following eighties...Thank you for the thoughtful share. yann |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Karilea, I feel like I took a mind ramble with you. I love your memories and stories as they weave into poems. xoxoxo Alison |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
I feel like present at that point of time, living through it. Great. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Karilea, this was such a warm, folksy, smiley-kinda read. Sort of a "Little House on the Prairie" scenario in your early years. Yeppers! Times have changed! Now we're plugged into everything!    Love & Sun Light, Linda  |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...was that you running pigtails and hopscotching down the sidewalk of my home town heart? Must have been. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
This sure brought back alot of memories, Karilea. I do believe those days were a whole lot better. So much has changed, since then. |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
I felt like I really learned something about life in this poem. The simplicity of it all. Then again, I've always really loved your poetry and I missed reading you. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: This fits into my own past very well too ... everything is all right!! A very captivating story, dear Karilea! Love, Margherita |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Karilea ... like a trip down memory lane ... I was born in 53 and the only thing you seem to have neglected here was my dislike for parsnips and asparagus Rex |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
So much of this was part of my past...you've brought forth so many memories, snapshots of growing up in southern California under Disney skies and fantasies.  thanks for the time-trip, Karilea! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ladies & Gentlemen; My computer time [and computer folderols] just now let me catch up with all of your comments. Thank you. I thought I might have attended our own series of Open Mic this last week, but I was unable to show, although I had this very poem ready to read to them. However, your own responses have added greatly to this rambling of mine, and I thank you deeply, quietly, perhaps even spiritually; and yes Rex, someday I may get you to own up to even trying asparagus... and Bobby? I'm sorry you saw those times as hard times, but I do understand... to all of you, thank you for reading my writes. I always want to try to entertain, to allow you to grow; and mostly, to say what I feel, even though most times I hide the hard stuff. But I'm growing, too. And the hard stuff is struggling to find its own voice. Ok, I'm rambling again; but any poet who is a poet, knows. Thank you, my dear friend, for just reading. " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
thanks for the nostalgia fix...it was well enjoyed...sometimes I almost feel guilty for living such a charmed life...almost...thanks for the memories... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Stevenr... If we can't refind our footholds of where we were, how could we ever find a saving grace of where we are now? Thanks for your eyes... K |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Do we have something in common...nothing like nostalgia to keep you going through today's mess. Well done. Regards. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sometimes nostalgia is exactly what gets me up and out of bed these mornings, Rex. Thanks so much for stopping by! |
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