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Lost On The Sea |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Lost On The Sea ~Marge Tindal~ 2000 My love went sailing. He bid me a fond farewell. He said he would return, my heart with him did dwell. The days and nights of longing, fresh in my memories. I waited for my love, to return from the seas. I watched and I waited. Both to no avail. Then I heard the sad refrain, the tolling of the bells. The tolling of the bells, filled me with fear and dread. The cacophony of the tolling chimes, telling of the dead. The ships at sea were searching. Now the search was done. The tolling of the bells said no one would come home. On nightly watch I remain, hoping, against hope, to see my love come walking through the door, bringing my heart back to me. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
He still thinks he's lost on the sea, Saying to himself, "Who'll rescue me? Watching the waves, as they take him out farther, Lost not forgotten, upon the blue water. Maybe someday, he'll be found and rescued, From the note in the bottle, that floats in the blue, Then all of a sudden, he sees the scope of a sub, LongJohn's been rescued, from his hour in the tub! |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
This is so sad so much emotion , the longing I can feel |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, This was a sad poem until Toe came along I was just in the middle of sadness when he made me laugh Well, anyway, it's lovely Good to have you back Love ya, Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Such a sadly weaved tale, but nicely written  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marge: I love your poem... it's beautiful! And welcome back to posting... you've been greatly missed!!! (I hope you're feeling much better! *S*) And ROFL @ Toe's response... Who would have thought that such a sad poem would have opened the door for you to take another shot at that sailor??? LOL. Well done! |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Such a sad tale, Marge!! Though, I do love a good story in poetry. Well done. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful and sad, filled with longing and hope. Loved it! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
A sad and well written poem Marge. You amaze me. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Toe - Guess that means you might have enjoyed it? LOL ! Whiskey- So very glad you enjoyed. Elizabeth, my friend- Glad you enjoyed it. Hoot - Thank you, my friend. Suthern - LOL at the Toe, huh? Sally S.- I'm really glad to know you liked it. Keeper - What a beautiful response. Artistry for sure. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Denise - Yeah, gal ... I figured you'd enjoy it. Martie- Thank you soooooooooooo much. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Margie....I love all your stuff...(even the "parts" I ain't experienced"...)....I really shouldn't have posted this nonsense to such a dear sweet poem and person...but LongJohn is such a good subject, and I couldn't have had a better "lead" yanno?.....You're such a talented one, and I've been wonderin' where the hell ya been?......Luvya....Toe |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, So glad to see you back, missed you and your wonderful poetry. This one is great and I enjoyed the read. *L* Sy |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Marge: Keep hoping and LOL @ Toe... HUSG Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Very beautiful and very sad, with a lovely feel to it. Yet again, you guys here make me want to go see the ocean. It's odd to love something like that as much as I do and have never seen it, huh? lol...anyways, exellent work! *Krista Knutson* ~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack, Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare, Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water, Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
wonderful effort, missed your works... glad to see you back... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Toe- Thank you. Seymour- Always glad when you drop by for a read. RainbowGirl- Thankss, gal. Alwye- I would wish for you that you get to see the ocean and all of its beauty. Mike- Thank you ... good to be back among my friends. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Beautiful poem, Marge. I hope one day your heart is returned to you... Michael |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thanks, Michael. And one day ... perhaps it will. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marge, This is so sad and moving, I know the sea can be so unforgiving. Wonderful work. Parker |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Tremendously moving, Marge. I love it. You've been missed, my friend! It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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