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hoot_owl_rn
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0 posted 2000-04-07 10:30 AM


(Just a goofy little poem here, playing with some rhyme schemes)

Fate Intercedes

In dark of night, such grand delight
Despite the stormy weather
Safe inside, they’d shared a ride
In the cab together

His name was Bill, her name was Jill
And while the cool rain fell
In warm back seat of taxi neat
They sat and talked a spell

She was a writer, he a firefighter
They both were twenty eight
She liked Poe, He the Alamo
And both were running late

He liked the sea and so did she
They both liked Robert Frost
She met his eyes, as blue as skies
And laughed, I think we’re lost

“Tenth and Abbey,” she told the cabby
“Hey I’m going there too!”
“To a dinner party with Beth and Marty?”
He laughed, “This can’t be true!”

“You’re my blind date. We both are late
And we’ve already met”
“While they are waiting, anticipating
Their plans we’ve now upset”

They laughed of fate and being late
They laughed at best of plans
Then at the party of Beth and Marty
They entered holding hands


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 To love means never to be afraid of the windstorms of life: should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings. ~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross



[This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 04-07-2000).]

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Denise
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1 posted 2000-04-07 10:53 AM


This is absolutely delightful, Ruth!! I love it! It gave me a great big smile!!  

Denise

Janet Marie
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2 posted 2000-04-07 10:58 AM


hoot-girl this is NOT goofy...
its absolutely CHARMING!!!
the rhyme and flow are PERFECT...and the emotions and imagery are a delight to read.
very cool poem hoot!!!you seem to be enjoying your self poeticly these days...and we are enjoying  too  
take care,jm

 The stars shine so bright, now's the time
I close my eyes - soft wind touch my face,
Cool sand upon the place where I once kissed you
And held you close.
Now I will reach for the stars...
Because Oh my love, that's where you are...
Though the storms of black night rage on
I still see your face
I still feel your lips on mine
And though my heart feels all alone without you
I still hear you sing to me
I still hear your voice on the sea...
vertical horizon


TerryW
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3 posted 2000-04-07 12:33 PM


Lovely, Ruth!

     This is very good.  You won't believe this, but I just had a blind date myself, and  everything turned out lovely, too.  We have been talking on the phone ever since, and things are going really well.  Thank you for brightening up my day with this one!



 ~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

Nicole
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4 posted 2000-04-07 01:20 PM


Oh this is so cute...I love it!     Play around with rhyme schemes more, please!  
weaubleau
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5 posted 2000-04-07 01:30 PM


loved your rhyme scheme!
i just went on a blind date last weekend, and i'm here to tell you that they don't all turn out this well!

hoot_owl_rn
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6 posted 2000-04-07 01:40 PM


well guys...I have a blind date tonight and can only hope it goes half this well...lol
Martie
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7 posted 2000-04-07 01:40 PM


This is such a charming story and done so well...brought me a smile, it did.
Danny Holloway
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8 posted 2000-04-07 02:15 PM


Fate has a way, that only fate will know.
Hoot, this was really fun to read.

Meadowmuse
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9 posted 2000-04-07 02:19 PM


Ruth, what a darling poem tale! Thanks for sharing this here...it's lovely!
I hope your blind date tonight is wonderful and full of vision.  

~ Claire

Seymour Tabin
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10 posted 2000-04-07 02:21 PM


Hoot,
This was a delight to read, enjoyed your wit and humor. *L*

Mike
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11 posted 2000-04-07 04:05 PM


Enjoyed muchly.  Now you have returned a smile to me... *smile*
kitkat
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12 posted 2000-04-07 05:00 PM


This was witty and a bit humorous. Goofy-no way. I enjoyed the read.
WhtDove
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13 posted 2000-04-07 09:21 PM


Ruth I love it! Uplifting and cheery, and just FUN!  

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YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!



Balladeer
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14 posted 2000-04-07 09:28 PM


Play on, Ruthie!!!!!
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15 posted 2000-04-08 08:02 AM


Hoot~
This is adorably cute.
Hope you have/had a grand time.
And ? ? ?
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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INclan
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16 posted 2000-04-08 08:43 AM


Pure Delight!  Ruth, you have out done yourself.  Yes, I really enjoyed it.  I liked the ending best....they entered holding hands.

INclan

Pepper
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17 posted 2000-04-08 08:52 AM


Absolutely delightful Hoot ...
It's the 8th and I'm dying to know ...

 "Shoot for the moon.Even if you miss,you'll land among the stars."
_Les Brown_

lucky
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18 posted 2000-04-08 09:23 AM


Hay...

I was just thinking... is this "interceding" stuff hard to come by, or can I pick one up on the way home from 7/11..? But really, I think I'll just tip-toe out of here before I get in any deeper.

 

Cerenity
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19 posted 2000-04-09 12:05 PM


Hi Lady Hoot,

How charming this was, I enjoyed it so much.

Thank you, Cerenity


[This message has been edited by Cerenity-1 (edited 04-09-2000).]

hoot_owl_rn
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20 posted 2000-04-09 05:33 PM


Hey everyone, thanks for the replies.
I'll have to admit, I think mine turned out better  

NamelessOne
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21 posted 2000-04-10 01:59 AM


I love it very cool and funny
Lost Dreamer
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22 posted 2000-04-10 02:22 AM


Ruth, This was excellent writing, and I elated for you that everything went great  
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