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Little_Spyro
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since 2000-01-09
Posts 659
San Diego, CA, USA

0 posted 2000-06-21 07:55 PM





My friend and I were walking down
The vivid and leaf-covered way
In the forest, then we heard the sound
Of a rock being hit with a water's spray.
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The sun, glistening on the flowing river of light,    shone on the sparkling liquid and cast a glow into the rainbow cloud of mist
   gathering in the air. The forest on the sides of  the river rustle with a gentle wind, soothing the troubled soul.
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Soon after that we came to a clearing
And knew that we were nearing
The sound of the rushing river.
Somehow, it all seemed familiar...
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The water, as if it had the consciousness to know    that human and dragon were approaching, gathered up a small wave of itself and hurled it at the awaiting shore, already moistened from the previous eddies.
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In no hurry, we arrived at the shore
And took a good look around.
A strange feeling came, like we'd been here before...
...and there were our tracks on the ground.
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A withered and worn book, floating on the water, yellowed as if it had barely made its journey through time to find the two explorers on the shore.
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Henry bent down and the book he retrieved
From the current that carried it askew.
He asked, "How old do you think this can be?"
"You know, I really wish I knew."

In the book were sketches and notes
Of two that here they had been.
There was a paper inscribed were their hopes--
And a picture of me and my friend...

Apparently, a dragon and kid like me
Had trekked through this region long ago.
They had logged all they had found and seen
And had cast it through time for others to know.

So we set it back to the stream of time
That had brought it to us here.
We couldn't keep it--we must keep in mind
That future friends might hold it dear.

So then we left, found our way back home
To get some rest, and later on roam
Some more.

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The time-worn book floated gently past two hikers, one human, one dragon, as they had stopped to eat. The dragon reached down to pick up the aging collection of notes and hopes. And the two began to read.
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Denise
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1 posted 2000-06-21 09:01 PM


This is one of my favorites of yours, Sam! I think this is a great choice!  

Denise

Denise
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2 posted 2000-06-21 09:12 PM


I guess it would have helped if I had remembered to vote! Geesh.....it's been a long day...sorry Sam! My vote is now cast!  

Denise

kelieth
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since 2000-06-12
Posts 314
Normal IL - USA
3 posted 2000-06-22 02:47 AM


Spyro,
   Spine tingling.  That's all I can say about this.     

Kevin

"Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals."

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