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Bill Charles
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0 posted 2001-07-12 11:02 AM


                         “ISLAND LADY”
                                   by
                               Bill Charles
                                 ~~~~
I visited Vancouver Island, sometime a while back,
        it gave to me many things,
                that my heart seemed to lack…
Like how to relax, peaceful harmony of mind, and serenity,
        all of these I had forgotten,
                for inside there was no tranquility…

And while I was there traveling around, a sweet lady I did meet,
        she lived on the Island, with a Frenchman,
                who himself, was pretty neat…
This couple I came to know, and so very good to me,
treated me as one of their own,
something you’d hardly see…

A lady somewhat different, lived there most of her life,
        went through many hard times,
                and a lot of strife…
But each day she would meet, with her caring nature,
        taught me a lesson she did,
                it was quite a booster…

I learned how to be humble, and take little, but give more,
        these two people, for them most anything,
                I would do for…
This is a most enchanting place, where I met them actually,
        her Frenchy they call ‘Frog’,
                and his special woman, ‘Island Lady’…
                           ~~~~

[This message has been edited by Bill Charles (edited 07-12-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Bill Charles - All Rights Reserved
Cpat Hair
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1 posted 2001-07-12 11:20 AM


told well.... and sounds like an interesting couple... enjoyed the journey...


Nan
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2 posted 2001-07-12 11:29 AM


Something about that wonderful place just continues to call  your name, doesn't it, BCI... You'll find your way back, I'm sure... Nicely expressed, my friend...
VAS
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3 posted 2001-07-12 01:37 PM


what fun, what friendliness!!!

btw, did you get to see Fisgard Lighthouse?

have you ever been to San Juan Island in the San Juans?

I went there a year and a half ago, Friday Harbor and Lime Kiln Lighthouse.  The place is full of artists and writers, I want to live there.  Of course, I want to be a writer in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.  I think that Vancouver Island could lend itself as readily to the artist/writer as well.  I'm happy you were able to have such a relaxing/learning experience.  Thanks for sharing it with us in this poem.

Bill Charles
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4 posted 2001-07-12 07:58 PM


Cpat Hair - yes, they are very interesting, and the best... Thank you for reading about the journey...

Nan - ah yes, something about that place does call out to me. I will go back Nan, it's me...

VAS - the most friendy people I have ever met. And yes, I spent a couple of hours at Fisgard taking pictures and just enjoying the place. Just beautiful.

Have not been to San Juan Island, but would love to... I would love to live on the island and write and just spend the time knowing some serenity, and the peacefulness once again that it brought to me while I was there.  Thank you VAS, for your words...


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5 posted 2002-03-23 06:34 PM




(smiles) Wow, this must have been some wonderful time, sweet friend, they sound like such a friendly couple and a delight to meet! (big hugggsssss) I am sure they will always cherish the memories you shared with them, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bill, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

JamesMichael
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6 posted 2003-03-06 08:05 AM


Interesting Bill...enjoyed...James
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always loved your writings
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