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Walk on By |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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I see the young lovers as I walk by Barefoot they dance in the sand Oblivious to the world around them As they enjoy the simple pleasures of life There too I see the elderly couple Waves lap their feet as they frolic in the surf Hand in hand they walk, sharing gentle smiles Reminiscing their life's loving moments And then there are the secret lovers! On the bench overlooking the beach Ever so careful among the crowd Their eyes meet revealing their love And I quietly walk on by Alone! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Ok first thing you need to do is quit watching the couples. Find the one who is walking alone, like yourself. Then together ya'll can walk into the sunset. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Eagle One, This is soooo full of feelings, and it's tremendously visual, I really love this one, beautifully written. Take care Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* this is a feeling I know well. Alone, but love lives and breathes in my fantasies. I guess it is just a matter of time before love finds us. *grin* at least that is what they tell me. Still sitting here watching a fire by myself is no fun at all. This was very beautiful and filled with familiar sadness. Much love and Christmas hugs to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful visuals in this lovely poem EagleOne ... from sweet youth to seasoned love, excellent imagery!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Of course you know the music and the words of another are now coursing through my brain... but this I liked!... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You are a very observant people watcher! And I understand this mood of melancholy detachment...very nice work, Mr. Eagle! I felt liked I walked every step of the way. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EagleOne~ Just beautiful, sweetheart. Merry Christmas to you, my friend. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
Gee can I ever relate to this poem. Great work. love and light, Richard |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I know the scene and I appreciate what you've seen and what you are wishing for...but you won't be alone forever...very nicely written my friend very nice!....take care...ethome |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Well done Eagle ... lots of imagery in this emotive piece ... me thinks you must be walking on the wrong beach tho ... ya need to visit that one called fate and destiny. *smile* later-people-watching gator jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
She's out there sweetie...just dont give up...hugs to you my very sweet friend |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
inot2B ~ Loved your reply, brought me a smile and for that I do thank you. And yes, wise words too!Marsha ~ It pleases me to know you enjoy my work, as always I thank you. Startime ~ You obviously understand this feeling very well and to be truthful that saddens me some. No one should have to sit by the fire alone! Take care! Kit ~ wonderful to see you as I haven't been around all that much of late. Yes it's nice to know that sometimes the love can last. Glad you enjoyed!Sunshine ~ It is indeed an honour to know you enjoyed! Serenity ~ Mr Eagle!!! Gee that's rather formal…lol . Its amazing what you can see sometimes, all you need to do is open your eyes. Your comments are always appreciated, thankyou!Marge ~ A simple thankyou doesn't seem to be enough! Richard ~ It saddens me to know so many can relate. . I thankyou, take care. Ethome ~ I appreciate you taking the time to add your comments. It was a difficult feeling to try and convey. As for being alone, well who knows what tommorrow holds in store. Janet ~ Any beach is the wrong beach, way too close to the sharks for me…lol. Who was it that said go out and make your own destiny?..I may just have to try that Always a pleasure to have you stop by. Take care my friend.Paula ~ I don't normally give up easily! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
As always my dear friend you shall never walk....you shall soar as all angels do, and don't argue with me....it's Christmas Love and hugs to you my friend...you pen with the light of your halo~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh, do I know this one well. It's a painful thing. |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
Fellow Eagle, I see you favor the beach. In your picture, I think I can make out the a bit of the ocean's horizon in the background. Were you not at the beach when that picture was taken? Keep chilling at the beach, my friend, and one day, you will meet someone there, as alone as you are. Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick by each other as long as we live? |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
If I were the flirting kind, (which I am not!) I would say you should never walk alone, but I won't say that, I will just say this reminded me of a song by Dionne Warwick entitled "Walk on By!" and I love it, the song and the poem!!!!! "Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell." Joan Crawford |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Butterfly ~ I would never dream of arguing with you, I know better . And don't worry, I never walk alone for long, I just have to look into my heart to realize that. Take care my friend.passing shadows ~ Yes it can, and I feel your pain. Take care! EagleScorpion ~ Not so much that I favor the beach, just happened to be there. Irish Rose ~ I try not to walk alone And yes I know that song too. It is pleasing to know you enjoyed this, I thank you."The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Lana Member
since 2000-12-26
Posts 68 |
I don't know which I like more, the picture or the poem, both! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
EagleOne, Hey you! This one had a hint of lonliness in there. My friend, YOU are never alone. Remember that when you are walking. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Lana ~ I have to admit you have got me there, I'm not sure how, or if, I should respond to that reply lol. I'll take the safe course and just say thank you! LW ~ Yes there was, got me on a bad day! I know, and thankyou. take care my friend!"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Eagle, you write a touching poem And I have read this couple of times So now here I am to let you know How much I enjoyed reading this again tonite... Hugs2uPoetFriend Coco |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Coco ~. I'm glad you enjoyed my ramblings. I thank you reading and for your thoughts! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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