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ladysixstring
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0 posted 2000-08-19 03:19 PM


Won't you lead me home tear sailor
I'm afraid I've lost my way

With a few more ends left to tie
And a few words left to say

It's been so many years now
It hardly makes me cry

Still, your memory brings joy to me
And a tear to my eye


Won't you lead me home tear sailor
For the years have come and gone

But time is of no consolation
When you're tired from hanging on

Still, I find no peace of mind
No matter how I try

But your memory brings joy to me
And a tear to my eye




-jaimie
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© Copyright 2000 Jaimie D. Travis - All Rights Reserved
Irie
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1 posted 2000-08-19 03:57 PM


Oh such a bitter sweet piece you've penned her Lady six string!

I have not had the chance to read your work until now....
I'll be on the look out!  


~Sheri

catalinamoon
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2 posted 2000-08-19 05:49 PM


Oh, I can feel that loss, and the memory that is ever close. I too, remember and miss people from my past. And it seems as though the longing never completely goes away. Beautiful poem, the emotion came through clearly.
catalinamoon


Words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think.
Lord Byron

ladysixstring
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3 posted 2000-08-19 07:39 PM


Thank you Irie, and you catalinamoon, for understanding...

-jaimie
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Martie
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4 posted 2000-08-19 08:20 PM


I love the term 'tear sailor' and the way you have formed this poem...well done!
ladysixstring
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5 posted 2000-08-19 11:54 PM


Hi Martie,  I was hoping someone would comment on the title... Thanks!!

-jaimie
www.ladysixstring.com



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6 posted 2000-08-20 01:57 AM


I agree. Tear sailor is a very unique and clever title. You DO have a way with words, Lady ")
ggrn3
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7 posted 2000-08-20 03:43 AM


My dear Ladysixstring
  You've done it again. So elegantly penned.  I believe you are fast becoming a favorite.  Your already one of mine.  Keep them coming.

Garfield

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8 posted 2000-08-20 04:15 AM


Lady6String~
Oh, the title caught my eye ...
I greatly enjoyed the content of remembering.
~*Marge*~


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Sudhir Iyer
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9 posted 2000-08-20 07:25 AM


absolutely classy way with words... and the title... exquisite...

Jaimie, enjoyed this one much...

regards,
sudhir

Seymour Tabin
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10 posted 2000-08-20 07:35 AM


Ladysixstring,
A unique title and I enjoyed the read.

ladysixstring
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11 posted 2000-08-20 05:32 PM


Once again, you are all so kind... thank you.  This was written for my grandmother who passed away a little over a month ago.  

I had been toying with the title for a couple of months but had no idea where to go with it.  

After I got the phone call about my grandmother... I picked up my guitar and wrote this in just a matter of seconds.  

I still feel it needs something more... but I'm not sure what... maybe what is missing is  the chance to let my grandmother hear it.

-jaimie
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12 posted 2000-08-20 08:36 PM


Pehaps Jaimie. . . perhaps. . . but each time you play it. . . she hears. . . believe me. . . I know. . .

Wonderful poem. . . your heart shows in this one. . .

----------------------------------------------------

That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


tori
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13 posted 2000-08-21 09:14 AM


Love this one Ladysix...  the bitter sweet memory

If with pen in hand I've made you think
I've not wasted one drop of ink
Vlh.
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