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ebonygirl
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0 posted 2012-08-19 01:00 PM


                     A Melody

Marvin Gaye is playing at the coffee shop
we look around to see who recognizes
his sultry voice, sing "What's Going On"

Oh yeah, we know who we are
our heads bob gently
shoulders sway
lips whisper Marvin's words
hum his melody

Reminiscing back to that time when

I was at...
I was with...
I was so...

Oh yeah, I remember...
Chemicals wash all over, our brain and other areas
pulses felt everywhere
a lucid day dream
lips curl into slight smile

Oh yeah, I remember...

Now, plays,
Deep Purple
Child in Time...


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E.M.L.


© Copyright 2012 E. M. L. - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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1 posted 2012-08-19 01:25 PM


quote:
Oh yeah, I remember...
Chemicals wash all over, our brain and other areas
pulses felt everywhere
a lucid day dream
lips curl into slight smile


Oh yeah. I'm there with you. Smilin'. Gaye does it Gaye's way, and there is no other. Oh yeah.

Switching gears now and "Child in Time" become important. Those days. Music was alive . . .

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
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2 posted 2012-08-19 04:48 PM


*sigh* a time when music had such meaning...stunning write...a wonderful melody...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

ebonygirl
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3 posted 2012-08-19 05:39 PM


Thank you, JP and Karen, for stopping by
with a plateful of sweet comments.
Ms. E

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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4 posted 2012-08-19 09:16 PM


You took me there! And it felt soo good!
Way to go!


Lori

ebonygirl
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5 posted 2012-08-20 01:43 AM


Thanks for being there with us, Lori.
Smiles, Ms. E

Margherita
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6 posted 2012-08-20 08:23 AM


You recreated the atmosphere so well. This is very captivating, dear Ebonygirl.

Listening to "What's going on" now ...

Margherita

ebonygirl
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7 posted 2012-08-20 09:20 AM


Enjoying the music with you, Margherita.
Thank you,
Ms. E

jwesley
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8 posted 2012-08-21 12:07 PM


This was wonderful, my friend!  I have most  of Marvin's, and most of Deep Purple too.  "What's going on and Inner City Blues" rank one and two with me.

And loved the write ...

j.

ebonygirl
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9 posted 2012-08-21 12:21 PM


Thanks James... my favorites too!
Ms. E

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10 posted 2012-08-21 04:08 PM


Now you've done it! LOL You turned my mental jukebox on and I'm gonna get some funny looks on the bus if I give voice to "let's get it on!" when I'm surrounded by strangers! ROFL!!!! (This is just before they put their hands over their ears! LOL)

Yup... we know who we are. LOL Love this!!

ebonygirl
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11 posted 2012-08-21 04:49 PM


Lol... lol ... SUTHERN Woman! I am ROTFL!
Ms. E

Michael
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12 posted 2012-08-21 05:45 PM


Ah, I was already feeling it, (that chemical wash you spoke of), then you mentioned "Child in Time"...  that set me off.  I absolutely love that song.  One of those you can close your eyes to while you open up your soul and let it take you away.  Epic!

Michael

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13 posted 2012-08-21 06:03 PM


Great write!!
Brought back lots of memories!
Big smiles, Ms E.

JL


Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

ebonygirl
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14 posted 2012-08-21 07:12 PM


MICHAEL! That's exactly how I felt!
Eye speak, brother... lol,
Ms. E

JL... bigger smiles back at ya!
Ms. E

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15 posted 2012-08-21 07:48 PM


Amazing how music can drag you back through time and suddenly you are there in a happy place in time,a great reminder of the power of music.

Thank you for these words of truth.

Goldenrose.

music was my refuge.i could crawl into the spaces between the notes and curl my back to loneliness - Maya Angelou

ebonygirl
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16 posted 2012-08-21 07:57 PM


Yes, Goldenrose!
...music can take us back in time in an instant!
Smiles, Ms. E

Spiros Zafiris
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17 posted 2012-08-21 08:48 PM


..>.i, too,fully understand this one..
enjoyed much..>>spiros

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ebonygirl
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18 posted 2012-08-22 01:30 AM


Hey, JP, Thank you for the information...
I'll look into it!
Smiles, Ms. E


Thank you Spiros for looking in and feeling it too!
Ms. E

secondhanddreampoet
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19 posted 2012-08-29 07:44 AM


fine 'write' !
JamesMichael
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20 posted 2012-08-29 10:11 PM


A pleasure to read...James
ebonygirl
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21 posted 2012-08-30 02:10 AM


Thank you, DreamPoet and James. I do appreciate
your kind comments.
Smiles, ms. e

Elizabeth Santos
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22 posted 2012-08-30 06:13 AM


You are the messanger
You set the mood
We just listen
thet's good poetry
Liz

Marchmadness
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23 posted 2012-08-30 05:42 PM


This is so you, Edna. I like the way you have broadened you outlook. I respounded before, don't know what happened to it.
                            Ida

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24 posted 2012-08-31 07:29 AM


very nice...
ebonygirl
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25 posted 2012-09-04 01:35 AM


Thank you Liz and Ida I appreciate your kind comments.
E

ebonygirl
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26 posted 2012-09-04 01:36 AM


Treasurefort, thank you kindly,
Ms. E

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