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Parker
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0 posted 2001-11-19 11:39 PM


Irondale

A canopy of star and moon
The raven night, the lonely loon
The silvered hint of winter’s white
A forest waits its rebirth rites

Tonight the cool of November comes
A warming fire grows with setting sun
A glass of rum to cut the chill
A word, a laugh, the slur of stories thrill

I spoke of you in desires bold
You, who steal’s my heart this I know
Another world, a far off distant dream
A man, a woman, a need to believe!

I drift off in this dreamy night
Friends are near, a fire warm and bright
This numbing glass, of dreamer's ale
And a falling star………

I wish for you in Irondale.

James Parker Haley  Nov 19, 2001


© Copyright 2001 James Haley - All Rights Reserved
Janet Marie
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1 posted 2001-11-19 11:49 PM


I spoke of you in desires bold
You, who steal’s my heart this I know
Another world, a far off distant dream
A man, a woman, a need to believe!

I drift off in this dreamy night
Friends are near, a fire warm and bright
This numbing glass, of dreamer's ale
And a falling star………
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P-man I LOVE this...it reads like a blues song...
reminds me of a fav old Van Morrison song...
very cool rhymes sweet tease...
written with your signature style...
subtle sensuality, poetic longing and romantic imagery.
so good to see your muse's gifts  

I would wait till the end of time for you,
Then do it all again ... it's true.
I can't measure my love for you,
There's nothing to compare it to.

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2 posted 2001-11-20 02:10 AM


Can I catch a greyhound?   sounds like I'm missing a lovely party!
Kit McCallum
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3 posted 2001-11-20 07:04 AM


Beautiful phrasing in this lovely piece Parker ... very much enjoyed the flow and rhythm throughout.  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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4 posted 2001-11-20 12:05 PM


I spoke of you in desires bold
You, who steal’s my heart this I know
Another world, a far off distant dream
A man, a woman, a need to believe!

I drift off in this dreamy night
Friends are near, a fire warm and bright
This numbing glass, of dreamer's ale
And a falling star………

I wish for you in Irondale.

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this..from you....?   bold indeed....  

this gives me that feeling...you know..that smile that wont wipe off....lol  

wonderful wonderful write love..much enjoyed...!

hugs, g

~dgvarner/fallen rain~

"tomorrow's another day, and i'm thirsty anyway--so bring on the rain!"

Parker
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5 posted 2001-11-20 12:44 PM


Janet, thank you browneye's. a blues tone cool.  

Serenity, come party by the fireside. lots of rum here.  

Kit, thank you very much kind poet.  

dg, well campfires in the quiet woods can be very inspiring. come on up and share some stars.  

Parker  

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6 posted 2001-11-20 02:06 PM


Being that my brain is numb, as I just got up, I had to look up the meaning of Irondale.  (Yes, I know you'll bug me later about that) However, now that I'm clear...I thought it was a wonderful poem.  Very pretty and I'm glad to see that your not just staring at your comp. screen for a change.  

Marina

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Marina Crossley



Parker
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7 posted 2001-11-20 02:57 PM


Marina, I don't think you'd find anything in the dictionary on Irondale. Its a place, had its hay day about 100 to 150 years ago. Almost a ghost town now, main road bypasses it. My 15 acres of forest is just down a dirt road from it. It was a mining town way back then. Iron mining is what I was told when I bought it. It has a little river that runs along the back end of my property.
There's two lakes near by and a small set of rapids just down the Irondale River. In the summer its nice to just sit in the middle of the rapids with the water rushing over you and watch the frolicking ladies...  

Arn't you sorry you mentioned it now.  

Parker

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8 posted 2001-11-20 04:11 PM



Parker, you've not lost your gift, and it's been so long since you were last among us! Welcome home, and thank you for this visual treat, and heartstring pull...


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9 posted 2001-11-20 04:55 PM


Parker, it is good to see your words here again, and such sweet ones. A wonderful dream that I am sure others share. Maybe not Irondale but somewhere.  

Dee

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10 posted 2001-11-20 05:01 PM


Mmmm YES!!  Love this, I do!  And would love to find that campfire!    Great write!
Nice to see you back here!
~hugs, Nancy~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

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11 posted 2001-11-20 05:21 PM


Parker...simply magnificent....much enjoyed
this from you.  thank you.

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12 posted 2001-11-20 07:06 PM


Hey, Park,

Nice to see your words flowing again.
A beautiful write, this.

Haunting.

Corinne

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13 posted 2001-11-20 07:32 PM


Hi Parker, haven't seen you for a long time and reading your poem I know again what we have been missing: YOU.

That must be a wonderful peace of property, I'm a bit jealous, specially the rivers, cause I'm a fanatic fishingwoman.

Titia

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Parker
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14 posted 2001-11-22 12:57 PM


Sunshine, thank you its nice to be welcomed back. I do miss hanging out with you all.  

Dee, thanks I guess Irondale could be anywhere... a camp fire with friends and good cheer. wanna beer.  

Nancy, its just over there see the glow in the night.  

Magnus, thank you very much.  

Corinne, sweet poet.. thank you... I am looking for someone to haunt.  

Titia, thank you. The river just has speckled trout, pan size but very good eating.  

Parker

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15 posted 2001-11-22 06:08 PM


I enjoyed your poem very much. I grew up by an Irondale.  Funny coincidence.  Nice write!
Parker
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16 posted 2001-11-23 02:25 PM


Duncan, was it in Ontario.... thanks for the reply.  

Parker

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17 posted 2001-11-23 06:38 PM


just..uh..happened upon this one again....stumbling as i do sometimes....lol  

i like the smile it causes on my face..  

hugs, g

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18 posted 2001-11-24 01:34 AM


This is a gorgeous piece. I love the thoughts, the words, the rhythm, the flow. Oh okay, I guess I just loved everything about it!! lol

Another world, a far off distant dream
A man, a woman, a need to believe!

Such true words, a dream we all dream in our own ways.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

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19 posted 2001-11-28 06:04 PM



Parker-
   You always write so beautifully.
   This is wonderful, my friend.
   Love it.
   Hugs,
   ~Vicky


"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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20 posted 2001-11-29 01:46 AM


Actually, Parker, it was in Alabama, USA.  Sure resembled the same place.  Small world, huh?
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21 posted 2001-11-29 06:45 AM


Ah if only someone would wish for me like that. This is beautiful, Parker.
Andrea

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22 posted 2001-11-29 10:12 AM


Parker....making me sigh this morning...this is wonderful   I love when you write like this  

"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it." ~Jonathan Winters

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23 posted 2001-11-29 10:18 AM


*sigh* okay now I want to move back to Ontario.....*sigh* I so miss the green and the forest and the water.....This poem touched my heart and your words down the thread drew me into a dream setting. *sigh* absolutely stunning. I just have to print this one out and add it to my library. *sigh* you have no idea how incredible you have just made my week. **big hugs**  

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Parker
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24 posted 2001-11-29 11:03 AM


dg, well there's nothing I like better then putting a smile on a womens face.  

Tracey, thank you kindly, glad you liked it.  

Vickey, nice to see you around. Thanks for the sweet words.  

Duncan, it is, your lucky.  

Andrea, I'm sure someone does.  

SEA, I love hearing you sigh.  

StarTime, thank you very much. Great site by the way.  

Parker

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hey handsome......SIGH  
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26 posted 2001-11-29 12:30 PM





Did I mention I have a Dr.'s appointment today???    

M

It is a blessing to have wings for words and passion in pen.


Marina Crossley



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27 posted 2001-11-29 12:45 PM


This is incredibly beautiful. I love loons, and even the raven is my friend. (now you know I'm looney!) This is a delightful magical place, inviting someone to frolic in the water and splash Love all around.
You just made my morning a bit brighter. We have only 5 hours of daylight now, but the moon was so bright last night it kept me up most of the night, wanting to run around and get a moon burn. Except it was -22F outside, so I sat at the window instead and hoped for a meandering moose or fox to pass by, no luck. I did see 5 moose yesterday in my neighbors yard, but the elusive foxes are just too foxy to be seen by me. No aurora last night either. Gosh, I think maybe this reply should have been put in the prose/feelings section? LOL, thanks for the stimulating poetry. Very refreshing, and now it's java time.

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28 posted 2001-11-29 02:02 PM


Hi Parker--I almost missed this one.  I'm so glad to see a post from you, and this one is a beauty...the imagery devine..and the romantic intent sigh worthy!  The place where you live sounds like a dream vacation.  
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29 posted 2001-11-29 02:46 PM


SEA, your such a tease.  

Marina, and I guess that a reason to dance eh! He must be good looking.  

Midnitesun, wow now thats cold. I feel warm now.  

Martie, thank you. I don't live there its about two hours north of me. In Canada two hours north of anywhere is usually total wilderness, with the occasional small town.
Its just some property I bought awhile back, a great place to get away from it all, and that means no convieneces just a camp fire, trees, bugs, quiet and the stars.  

Parker

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