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Lady of the Sea
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Lady of the Sea |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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She walks along the beach... Making footprints in the sand... Her shoes are clasped within the grasp of cold and shaking hands... The water's stormy tides are smashing hard upon the shore... This is where she's come to think... So many times before... Through all her life, she's loved the smells, and sounds of the great sea... As a toddler making castles... Or a young girl running free... The first time that she gave herself, was on the golden sand... And later, it was here.....a young man asked her for her hand... With babies of her own, She brought them here to run and play... And held them as they watched the tide, sweep castles all away... The happiness of growing years flew by her, one by one... Then came the year she lost it all... Her marriage was all done... But life goes on, and sings a song, for everyone alive... She learned to stand up tall... and play the game to just survive... She also learned to guard her heart, and hide it's fragile key... The only time she felt at peace, was here.......beside the sea... So many years have come and gone... Her time is growing old... She gave her heart just one last time... He also took her soul... So now she looks upon her sea... with memories of the past... And walks into it's welcoming depths... to find her peace... at last  [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 09-16-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
What an emotion filled poem. Happiness,contentment, serenity, and all that leading to the sadness of (or beauty, depending on who you are) in the end. Loved this one alot my friend. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you Mark.....it's just about life, and all the emotions encompassing one woman's time. In the end, she returned to the only thing in her life that had always been there for her. Not sad....just the end! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
HAPPY I am to be able to bring this one back to the top...sorry I missed it the first time thru my twin...this is lovely and wrenching all at once...beuatiful Sunny girl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sunny1...see my footsteps besides yours? |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Paula... I'm glad you brought this back, also. It's kind of my life in a seashell, so to speak, except for the ending!! Thank you, my twin.....  < !signature--> Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 09-21-2000).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Sunny this has it all, flow, and beauty, perfect lines and a stunning finish. Sunny girl this is true gold, how well you write and always so honest and compelling. Love it as always. Thanks for the gift of sharing. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Sunshine.... It's always good to see your footprints next to mine....then I know for certain that I am not walking alone, my dear friend..... Thank you so much...... Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Marsha... I always enjoy your replies so much, as they inspire me to do better. When you say you like my work, it only makes me want to give you something more worthy. I thank you, my friend........ Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Good evening Sunny, Geez, they have me working so hard I thought I read this one. But then maybe I did and didn't know it. But, maybe I didn't and thought I did. But if I did read it, then I can't figure out why I didn't reply. But then, Oh well, here I am anyway. Always you write so smooth, and so from your heart. Not many like you Sunny. Bill |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sunny, I couldn't believe I found this wonderful poem on one of the back pages with only 9 replies. It's so well written and as you know, I am also a great lover of the sea. I'm leaving Passions...you probably don't know yet. You're welcome to e-mail me whenever you like and I do hope that you will. I'd still like to co-write a poem someday with you when you've got the time. Anyway, take care my dear friend and I hope to hear from you. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Bill...... I really am glad you stopped by to read this one!!! You know, you just work too darned hard, so any chance you get to relax is good!!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Michael... No, I didn't know, and I will write. I thank you, as always, for your kind and generous words.......we shall all miss you terribly........  Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
SUNNY1, I am behind  I didn't catch this round one but I grabbed a hold of this read rite now and other than what poets have said above, permit me to say I found this one to beOne of your BEST  Dani |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Oh how I do love the beach and the ocean. Water and shores of any kind I do enjoy! This is wonderful Sunny! ~Sheri |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Dani... It's ok to be behind!! My Grandmother used to say that you get a better view of things from the back.....it's less crowded and more relaxed!! Glad to see you here, and so glad you liked this one. It's kinda special to me, too....... Thank you so much!!!!  Hi Irie... Yes....you sound like me! I was raised on the beach, and still prefer it to any other place. Glad you had fun here!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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