What Used To Be.....By Larry & Regina

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rwood
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0 posted 2002-01-19 08:32 AM

I couldn’t really help myself, as I returned to memory’s lane.
It always seemed a comfort, though I sought for you in vain.
For there I seemed to find, how pleasant life could be.
Sharing time together, remembering you with me.
~*~
As a whisper in the willow, I can still hear your name
The feelings that I cling to, linger within unchanged.
Even as I try to deny the scent of our reverie
I breathe in and you are there, billowing vividly
~*~
Why would it be so? It should not be
That time has passed, and still I feel the same.
But then I recall the moments that we shared,
Intoxicated by the things that we had dared.
~*~
Then I realized, there were many desires, many firsts
That unfolded between us as perfect verse
Flowing, rhyming, timing, designing
The depth of a masterpiece, descrying
We stepped away for a moment to adore
somehow, it didn’t need anything more

~Thanks for drawing me back into the poetry world with this one.~

Sunshine

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1 posted 2002-01-19 08:42 AM

A beautiful duet and my compliments to the both of you for I don't know who wrote what, as it should be...a true blending of thought...

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-01-19 08:59 AM

Regina and Larry, A beautiful duet!
You two blended so well together....
very very well done!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

Victoria

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since 2000-08-12

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3 posted 2002-01-19 09:00 AM

Beautifully written Regina and Larry..

nicely done as always

~Victoria~

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

-Ziggy

Janet Marie
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4 posted 2002-01-19 09:25 AM

As a whisper in the willow, I can still hear your name
The feelings that I cling to, linger within unchanged.
Even as I try to deny the scent of our reverie
I breathe in and you are there, billowing vividly
~*~
Why would it be so? It should not be
That time has passed, and still I feel the same.
But then I recall the moments that we shared,
Intoxicated by the things that we had dared.
~*~
Then I realized, there were many desires, many firsts
That unfolded between us as perfect verse
Flowing, rhyming, timing, designing
The depth of a masterpiece, descrying
We stepped away for a moment to adore
somehow, it didn’t need anything more
======================================

Well how could one not love this melding of rhymes divine ... this is lovley you two...
I love the theme and emotion running thru this and the play on inspiration and poetry in the last verse...
wonderful dueting of muses ...encore encore...
and I too thank Larry for "bringing you back to poetry"

It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken ...
for handing you a heart worth breakin'

~nickleback~

Gentle Spirit
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5 posted 2002-01-19 09:46 AM

Larry, thank you for bringing my dear somy! back to poetry land, And Reg girl thank you for coming back! I have indeed missed you and this is such a beautiful duet. Well done to both of you!

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

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Tennessee

6 posted 2002-01-19 09:59 AM

Sunshine: Gracious thanks..I am free verse, he is rhyme divine..so indeed to blend that well..is a great compliment. Poetic inspiration.

Nancy: Thank you magic lady. I appreciate the opportunity to rhyme and blend anyday.

Victoria: Many thanks dear poet! Our appreciation of your read.

Janet: You are always there..nudging me..I hope I can do that for you. He is a great team player. And coach! Thank you dearly.

Somy~: I have missed you too! I peek in from time to time. Just my winter self showing. Thanks so much for being here.

And you too Larry.

Sincerely,
Regina

strbbux
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7 posted 2002-01-19 10:04 AM

This is just wonderful, thank you for such an enjoyable read, floria

Larry C

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8 posted 2002-01-19 12:01 PM

Regina,
Coaching Regina hahahaha. Like one could direct such a free spirit, or would need to. I deny it! Besides to coach someone requires skills which I certainly don't have.

The pleasure is in the association with such a lovely person of such free and natural talent. A muse I suppose...that's it! Thanks always Regina.

And thank you to each of you for the kind words about our poem.

[This message has been edited by Larry C (01-19-2002 12:02 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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9 posted 2002-01-19 12:30 PM

YAY!!! Ooohhhhhhh...Regina, it's soooooo great to see you again and Larry, as always your poetry makes me smile! (big hugggssssss) This is such a beautiful duet, sweet friends, holding sweet memories true is such a beautiful feeling and when we hold on to them we can always go back and re-live the magic and bliss! We all love you so much, sweet friend, you two are fabulous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

10 posted 2002-01-19 12:59 PM

rwood - you two write well together. Verses match, and the words. Great write...

BC

Tracey
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11 posted 2002-01-19 01:57 PM

You have written these memories with great vivid clarity. A beautiful harmonic blending in your duet. And it is great to see you back Regina. Though, I know what you mean about the winter self, I get that way too.

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

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

12 posted 2002-01-19 08:25 PM

Well I am glad your "winter self" came out of hibernation to do this poem with Larry, good job you two!

~* CARPE' DIEM *~

Ivy Rose
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since 2001-12-29

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13 posted 2002-01-19 08:53 PM

FABULOUS DUET!!!! Such love and longing packed into its wonderful verses. Glad you two collaborated. ***Ivy Rose

A Whisper's Caress
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14 posted 2002-01-19 09:24 PM

Regina, Larry,

wow, what a combination the two of you make.
This is filled with so many great lines...
wonderful write, congrats to both of you.

Startime
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15 posted 2002-01-19 09:49 PM

WOW!!!What a stunning duet...you two flowed perfectly together...I love it. **big hugs**

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

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