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jbal892
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since 2007-11-25
Posts 58


0 posted 2008-06-22 01:30 AM


Message in a Bottle

This message I have,
I hope it is found
Before it’s too late,
To a bottle, it is bound

It’s a cry of joy,
But of help too
I’m on this island,
Just my thoughts and me

So many thoughts, it can be overwhelming
But comforting too
I scribbled them down,
On this message in a bottle

I sit there and wait
As it drifts off to sea
Bobbing through the waves,
Becomes the size of a pea

I know there is land,
Somewhere out there
I’ve been lost for so long,
I forgot the way

Six long months have passed
Since I last sent my message in a bottle
Six long months have passed
As I’ve waited for an answer

Lying in the sand, enjoying the sun
I look up and see,
A boat out at sea
To rescue me

Six long months have passed
My prayers have been answered
These thoughts I have had
They have all came true

As the boat comes nearer,
A sunset behind it
Deep hues of orange, purple and red galore
I see the captain that’s manning the wheel
This captain I’ve seen,
Six long months ago
My one true love,
Oh, I’ve missed her so

Six long months have passed
My message in a bottle was found
By the one it was meant for,
I’m sure she is proud

The bottle contained a note,
And on the note it read:

“My dear, I’m here,
Here in your heart,
Have nothing to fear,
I’m here, my dear.”


I had hoped one day,
That she would return
To my side, where I am whole
She has returned

It’s been six long months,
Since I’ve seen her last
I wrote down my note
And prayed for the best

Stranded on an island of thoughts
With a pillow of memories
And a blanket of images
Of her at my side

My message in a bottle
That I sent out to sea
My goal was to find her
Have her come to me

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MarkG
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since 2007-06-21
Posts 48
California USA
1 posted 2008-06-22 04:49 PM


i loved reading it...so beautiful and pure...a great story and beautufl wors that sing...great write.

Mark

KeyLimeSorbet
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since 2008-03-05
Posts 74
Colorado
2 posted 2008-06-24 03:03 PM


This was truely well written, and what a great love story :-)
steavenr
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since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058

3 posted 2008-06-24 05:20 PM


nice write...liked how you wrapped it all up with your ending
jbal892
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since 2007-11-25
Posts 58

4 posted 2008-06-24 08:59 PM


Hey, I'm glad you all liked it!  It's always a pleasure to hear people like my work.
A Romantic Heart
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since 1999-09-03
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Forever In Your Heart
5 posted 2008-06-26 10:57 AM


a Beautiful love story~

Your title reminded me of one of my favorite songs, by Jim Groce~Time In A Bottle

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