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Just Yesterday
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Just Yesterday |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Just Yesterday (16th Anniversary for my Husband) Just yesterday, I heard a song on the radio That transported me instantly back to the past; Back to a safe, warm place when I was very young and secure, Safely nestled in my parents home, knowing they were only a few feet away. Back to a time in my childhood when fantasies were visions yet to unfold; Memories of a child who still had yet, to unlock the mysteries of life … Time to daydream and while away the hours, creating imaginary futures Of what my life would someday become. As I closed my eyes, I could picture the images and thoughts of my youth. Flooding back, came the hopes and dreams I had devised for myself; The fanciful realities I would weave from pure imagination That could only come from the innocent and pure emotions of a child. Swirling then to the forefront of my remembrance, came an image of a man. This was not “any” man, for he was my fantasy. He was the one I conjured up from a youthful mind In sweet anticipation of what someday, might be. In my daydreams, his face always remained hazy, and details of his fine features eluded me; Try as I might, I could never get him to turn fully and face me, And he remained somehow in slight shadow ... mysteriously elusive in my dreams. And yet, he was my surrealistic reality nonetheless. His handsome features, though hazy, were a mixture of a child’s idols That encompassed movie stars, heroes and my dear loving father. His qualities were of tenderness, passion and heroism; Strong and compassionate; warm and giving. My childlike imagination played out the fantasies of all young girls; From that moment our eyes would first meet across a crowded room, To the stolen, knowing glances and first dance, To the moment he would take me in his arms For our first enchanted kiss while the rest of the world Would fade away into nothingness as he wrapped me in his warm embrace. And always in my dreams, he remained my knight in shining armor; My confidant, my best friend, my love of my life … Where never in fantasies would desire wane or love decline … Where always our hearts would grow closer together As we grew yet older through time to eternity. And strangely, as the song on the radio ended, and transported me Quickly back to reality … back to today … Out of the shadows of childhood desires and fantasies … I quietly sighed, and a warm and soothing glow washed over me. For though I was so young when I first dreamed of what would be … Whom I would someday meet, and share my life with ... Never was I more sure than I am today, That the face and features that eluded me so, as I strained to see the man in my dreams … Was the face and features of the man next to me still, as I rolled out of the hazy fog of memories. For you, my love, are the reality of my dreams; The man of my fantasies; My knight in shining armor who swept me off my feet; The man who still dissolves and fades the outside world to nothingness as you Wrap me in your warm embrace even today. Thank you for meeting my eyes across that crowded room; For becoming a part of my reality and life; For making my dreams and fantasies come true; And for proving to be the features and qualities of the man that was promised to me in my dreams. I love you. /Kit McCallum [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 05-07-2000).] |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
Kit, You have beautifully captured how music can take you back. It happens to me all the time, and you have expressed just how magical that is. How lucky you are to have that fantasy. I look forward to all your others. Lori |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Kit-- Oh girl this was breattaking! The kind of love you and your husband share...that stands the test of time type of love is so rare! In this piece you have so beautifully captured the essence of true love. Thanks so much for posting this!! You have my deepest admiration. Take care, Amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Kit, my congrats! This poetry confirms to me that there does exist such a thing as GENUINE and TRUE love in this hectic world we live in. As always it's a delight to read your poetry .. CocoBaci |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
Kit~ I think I'll echo what Lori has already said, how a simple tune heard on the radio can transport one back in time to the safety and security of one's youth. A nice tribute to your husband. best regards, bboog |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Lori: Music surely is the extension of poetry ... a world where fantasies and realities converge ... thank you for your kind words. ~Amy: I have lived my share of broken hearts in my youth, but was so fortunate to have found true love ... I truly believe it waits for all. Thank you for such lovely comments. ~CocoBaci: It is genuine and true love that keeps me going in this hectic world CocoBaci ... without it, I fear I would fade quietly away. Thank you for being so kind. ~Bboog: Thank you for the comments Bboog. I so enjoy transporting myself back in time through songs ... they bring back such incredible memories. Thanks again. /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 05-07-2000).] |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Beautiful, I love it! May your love grow and grow and live on forever! ~Kellsue  [purple]Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill[/purple] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Kellsue: Thank you for the wishes Kellsue ... I wish for forever also. /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
well this is just a big ole sigh of devotion waiting to happen... wow..how perfect and how wonderful to still feel this way after so many years. wonderful work here. congrats on the anniversary. take care, jm It's amazing How you make your face just like a wall How you take your heart and turn it off How I turn my head and you lose it all ... And it's unnerving How one move just puts me by myself There you go just trusting someone else Now I know I put us both through hell ... I'm not sayin That there was nothing wrong I just didn't think you'd ever get tired of me And I'm not sayin We ever had the right to hold on I just didn't wanna let you get away from me. ~MB20~Leave |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kit, this is beautiful!!! Such wonderful memories and writing!!! ongrats on that anniversary....you are very lucky to have found such a love!!! Lone Wolf Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ Endearing thoughts of joy within your heart. Nostalgic trips on melodies of the past are so inviting. This is a lovely tribute to the union you and your husband have ... may your blessings multiply. ~*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 |
Kit, you speak of a love that some of us have only dreamed about. To find someone that special and to hold on to them is indeed a dream come true. This was a wonderful tribute to the man in your life. May God bless you both. Michael |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kit, what a beautiful tribute to the love that you and your husband share. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Janet Marie: I'm still amazed it's been so many years myself ... thank you for the wonderful comments and congrats Janet Marie. ~Lone Wolf: I feel very fortunate for both my memories and my reality ... Thank you Lone Wolf. ~Marge: Thank you for the blessings Marge ... I've seen your Muse comes to you through song often also ... isn't it wonderful? ~Michael: If I had not known heartache, I would not have known love. It was only when I stopped looking that "he" found "me". Never stop dreaming Michael ... ~Martie: Thank you for the kind words Martie ... I'm grateful that he often lets me know I'm treasured also. Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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