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trutodaraiders
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0 posted 2007-01-26 12:13 PM


Most darling, delightful, delicious Dear:
   Why couldn't I tell you... why did I fear?

With lips as red as maple's fall leaves--
   hair as golden as tassels of corn;
a beauty unmatched - to which my heart cleaves,
   Love spawned by knowledge - to which I was born.

You came to me out of summer's bright glaze.
   My life was uplifted, bedeviled and torn---
My eyes were enhanced, to pierce through the haze---
   I thanked my Creator for having me born.

Summer we spent... in a riotous fling
   forgotten were cares, woes, and everyday life.
Feelings engulfed us - made loving hearts sing -
   removed all the worries--- passion was rife.

We loved and discovered a new "us" each day.
   Playing while sharing each other's great dreams.
Time was abandoned - our contentment most gay---
   but a garment poor-knitted--- falls apart at the seams.

Our parting was pleasant, still loving, but sad.
   You "needed expansion" to broaden your mind.
I was so callow - a mere stripling lad,
   I let you depart without knowing my find.

As I sit and ponder - my life now is sere -
   Our summer remembered with longing and grief.
Tears and desiring can't bring you back here -
   and Time, I've discovered--- is really a thief!

© Copyright 2007 Bill Franklin - All Rights Reserved
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
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1 posted 2007-01-26 04:49 AM


ah .... how I love your words my sweet Bill!

RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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