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The Ice and I
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The Ice and I |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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The Ice and I My shadows are entombed in fifty feet of snow With bombers on a tarmac so many year ago Standing in the midnight sun to watch them fly away My shadow turned to ice as I blocked the sun its way. Get a pick and shovel and removed the snow of host You’d find me standing there an ice blue looking ghost. Along side an ugly bomber soundless to your ear But believe me when I say these sounds I still can hear. I did not care and never gave a thought to growing old But now I’m almost eighty and shiver in the cold. And though it’s hard remembering happenings of today My memory is a crystal clear of things of yesterday. And soon I’ll past to history for those to read to know But my shadow will remain in ice beneath the tons of snow. And I never thought at twenty I’d build my monument A novel one of ice and snow instead of pure cement So if you ever feel, you want to know the truth Then get a pick and shovel and dig me in my youth. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I think, I do believe, I've uncovered enough to see 50 again.... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm smiling... but then I've been fortunate to have a glimpse of a picture of you in your youth.... Nice write, my guy Sy..  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
My shadows are entombed in fifty feet of snow With bombers on a tarmac so many year ago Standing in the midnight sun to watch them fly away My shadow turned to ice as I blocked the sun its way. Get a pick and shovel and removed the snow of host You’d find me standing there an ice blue looking ghost. Along side an ugly bomber soundless to your ear But believe me when I say these sounds I still can hear. I did not care and never gave a thought to growing old But now I’m almost eighty and shiver in the cold. And though it’s hard remembering happenings of today My memory is a crystal clear of things of yesterday. And soon I’ll past to history for those to read to know (indeed .. wisdom penned in gold) ======================== So if you ever feel, you want to know the truth Then get a pick and shovel and dig me in my youth. ============================ YOUNG ... OLD ... tis not a matter of issue... for it tis plain and simple ...I JUST DIG YOU!!!! *winkiewinkie* Sy.. this poem is cooler than most will ever truly perceive ... and so is the poet who wrote it... and you have my total respect and admire for this gifted inspire. We are all wiser for seeing the world thru your eyes of wise. thank you for that. I wish my 2 grandfathers who were both in the Navy were still here so I could share this with them.  meI love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Sey, this was chilling, but written so well. Thank you for sharing it...........you can just feel the words embrace you. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Sy, I hope you don't think you're going anywhere, we won't let you! Cor |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, Go a little deeper and you'll hit twenty. *L* Nan, To my gal NAN. I miss you. *L* JM, You are my winkiewinkie And my tinkerbell With you I'd spend More then one wish Of my wishing well. Love Ya Sy Gentle, Beautiful comment, thank you. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Dearest Corinne, I'll do the best I can. *L* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Make a wish then Stinky *winkiewinkie*   I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
d i g g i n g STRUCK GOLD! |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Sy, Very splendid write. If my dad was living, I would share this with him, he was in the Navy in WW2 and would be 85 now. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Just about the time I think I've read your best, you give us another gem... so let's not hear of age, dear Seymour... you're a young man with lots of experience and in your prime of talent! *S* This is wonderful... and too important for me to make jokes... so I'll simply say that every layer you reveal is better than those we've already come to know and love. And I'll add a heartfelt THANK YOU. *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, Made some good wishes. ww s Sunshine, Well now that you struck gold, cover me up again so I don't melt. LOL *L* Gemini, I know many of my friends are gone.And I'm sure he could have told you many a story. Suthern, And I thank you for your readings and comments. My humble and sincere thanks. *L* |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sy, I've seen one of those planes. It was on display at a local airport here a few years ago. This is a most wonderful write. Such good work. Michael Proust- |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Have many memories of michigan,,, but only half that old. But there is one thing i can say, i will never again shiver in the cold. That is why i moved from the north to the south some odd years ago. To mid florida to build other memories without any snow. Liked your write.. I can remember 20 and hope when i get 80 or so i can still remember them...... Bernie  A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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