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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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When a little boy takes a tumble and a fall HE looks forward with abundant joy knowing he has a story for one and all "Look at my scar... this one here" Pointing to here and pointing there With each story his friends give a cheer "That's how it happened,honest...I swear!" When a man looks to his past Across his face shines a grin Towards his scars his eyes are cast Asking once again..."DO you remember when?" He shares his stories with such pride Trying to recall each little part Though now there are some that he will hide Proud he is not of the scars on his heart Mark Bohannan |
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Jan Member
since 2000-06-14
Posts 114 |
Mark, I was smiling while reading the first versus, think of my six year old, and then thinking of my oldest, my 35 year old husband, and I laughed at how true this is. And then I read the last part and felt sad at how true that is too. Wonderful, wonderful work. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Very nicely done Mark...I thank you for the insight...and it is so so true...beautiful work. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Jan--thank you and I am glad you can relate to this through the loved ones in your life. It's one of those "MAN THINGS" that make us so weak sometimes. serenity-thank you for your kind words and yes unfortuantly it is true. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A very thought-provoking poignant piece... surplus of thinking in this... well written, Mark, very well written... regards, sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sudhir- thank you and glad the thoughts were not lost in this. There may be a follow-up. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark* I too had visions of my little 4 yr old angel showing me his War wounds of the day...so proud when he didn't cry...then as I think of the Men I know...how they too are to proud to shed a tear while hiding the scars of the heart. Your work has once again brought me a moment of reflection...beautifully done~ [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 07-11-2000).] |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
So much can be said in such a little space ... There are some excellent writers here ... I can't break away ... Thanks for sharing, Mark. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--Enjoyed the look into the little boy and the man...well done! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
When a man looks to his past Across his face shines a grin Towards his scars his eyes are cast Asking once again..."DO you remember when?" He shares his stories with such pride Trying to recall each little part Though now there are some that he will hide Proud he is not of the scars on his heart ----------------- Mark... i must disagree... it doesn't make you "weak" it shows your heart and soul. it makes you a poet...a man.  love the wisdsom and vunerabilty of this poem later-gentle-poet-gator jm I think I could need - this in my life If you're gone - baby you need to come home there's a little bit of something me In everything in you MB20 |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Bdc-thank you once again for reading and I am I glad you liked it. Reflection is nice sometimes.  Ma Miller-yes there are and I am not speaking of myself. I spend alot of time reading and losing myself in others creations and I too love it. Thanks for reading. Martie-glad I could share it with you. Thank you. jm-It feels so good to be called a poet from one such as yourself. I enjoy your works, your sweetness and of course your moody muse.   |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Mark, an excellent poem, so beautifully written with gentle wisdom. I really love this poem. "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else" faster-Manic street preachers. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Brian-A big thank you to you my friend and I am glad that you liked it. Didn't want to give away one of the secrets of men but I think the ladies already know anyway. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Mark, this is such a great piece to read! I don't know what else to say except that I really appreciated the sincere thoughts..... Life is but a dream... |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
A very true piece you have penned here Mark. Excellent writing. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Mark...tonight...we will talk |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sunny1, Marina-- thank you both for you kind words. Paula-- yes we will |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
When I read this I could only smile and think to myself, Yeah! you nailed it here. Very well done! < !signature--> God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown [This message has been edited by EagleOne (edited 07-13-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
EagleOne-Glad you liked and that it hit home and I will ignore the obvious pun just waiting to be picked up. Thanks for reading my friend. |
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Cuddlez Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 422Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
Hit that one on the head for sure... Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Cuddlez- thanks. It is something that has been bothering me for a long time. |
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