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Bridge To Yesterday
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Bridge To Yesterday |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... 
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~Bridge To Yesterday~  centuries ago in Bermuda 1620 to be precise they built the world's smallest drawbridge twenty-two inches of space would suffice Somerset Bridge, as it is called, connects Somerset Island to Mainland when a vessel approaches, a passer-by will raise the bridge by hand it's opening, a single plank will clear a sailboat's mast traffic light signals right-of-way till boat is safely past to the west there's Elys Harbour to the east is the Great Sound blessed is a heavenly place on earth where such beauty can be found the next time you visit Bermuda take a jaunt across the isle experience a piece of history step back in time for awhile ~vlraynes The original Somerset Bridge, was one of the first three bridges built in Bermuda in the 17th century. It remained operational until just a few years ago, when it was rebuilt and it's mechanics were modernized. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 08-09-2001).] |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Ahhh Vicky, This is wonderful! To look back in time...what it would be like to be there! Such a sweet way of writing it...thanks for sharing! Hugs Cindi |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ I can't wait ! This is marvelously done ! You burned the midnight oil researching ... and it paid off handsomely ! What a unique piece of historical significance to share with us.  I LOVE IT ! Let's go there ! ! Okay ? ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Isn't it delightful to come across a word or a site of historical reference and turn around, dig out "more" stuff, and then compose something of this making? I have a close friend who likes to "research" stuff, I think I shall ask her to post an old favorite of hers.... Well done Vicki...Very well done! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
cindi- I just fell in love with the pictures of this little bridge, and decided I just had to share it's story. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Love and hugs to ya  Marge- LOL @ you! Just couldn't wait, huh? Well, that's perfectly fine with me! I'm sooooooo happy you like this one! Thank you for encouraging me to attempt a research project...it was so much fun! From the first moment I saw this bridge, I just fell in love with it! Got my bags packed...ready to go there when you are!  Love ya, sweet lady Lady In White- Yes! This was truly a delight to write. I have Marge to thank for encouraging me to spread my poetic wings and take on a research project...now I want to research EVERYTHING! LOL Yes...please do have your friend post any of her favorites she'd like...I'll read them all. I so enjoy learning new things. Hugs to you, sweet friend. Vandana- Thanks so much...glad you enjoyed. hugs to all, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 08-09-2001).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I love historical places and things. This is wonderful. Sandra |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I have always wanted to visit Bermuda - and your poem entices me even more now I always enjoy the creativity of historic poems and you penned this wonderfully, well done!~ Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Rindercella Member
since 1999-11-12
Posts 64La La Land |
I have been there and it is as charmingly alluring as your poetry. Bermuda is such a lovely place. Thanks for reminding me. *If the shoe fits ... the castle is yours* |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Vicky--Thank you for taking me in this enchanting poem. I would love to visit Bermuda one day. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sandra- I just fell in love with the pictures I found. Glad you enjoyed this. Melissa~ Thank you so much...really glad you enjoyed. Rindercella- What a kind reply...thank you. I hope to go there someday myself. Martie- Let's go! Marge wants to go to...we'lljust have a party in Bermuda! Glad you enjoyed this...thank you. Hugs to you, sweet friend. Thanks all, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 08-13-2001).] |
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