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BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

0 posted 2002-01-20 01:31 AM


Velvet curtains drawn aside,
spotlights circle around the room.
disappearing where shadows fall,
cast against the backdrop.

Contemplating the drama,
the audience shifting in their seats.
Excitement fills the air,
the sound of drums roll with anticipation.

Glistening water spills in the background
a musical soundtrack, echo's in a dream
each flame of the fire burning,
at the edge of my seat.

Stars struck, creating the glamour,
the cast of life plays out in separate acts.
The visuals of death, the present glory,
portraying the embodiment of a person.

Out of reach, and out of touch
but always within sight.
An unforgettable theme,
misplaced in the second scene.

Pensive as I stare, starry eyed,
captivated by a bit part.
Scripted in my heart
makes me want to cry.

His autograph scribbled on my program.
The high price of admission
that keeps me entertained
staged behind closed doors.


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Midnitesun
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1 posted 2002-01-20 01:46 AM


  I love it! It is a refreshing, unique POV, and the ending was perfect.

"His autograph scribbled on my program.
The high price of admission
that keeps me entertained
staged behind closed doors"

Larry C
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2 posted 2002-01-20 01:48 AM


Yup, Kacy is right...This is good!
BluesSerenade
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3 posted 2002-01-20 02:02 AM


Midnitesun, and Larry C~

Thank you for enjoying the show.

I'm a sucker when it comes to love stories.
it's all so syrupy and sweet,
I can't help my tears,
and the comedy of my errors..  



Mac Attack
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4 posted 2002-01-20 02:46 AM


Neat.  I liked it.


BluesSerenade
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5 posted 2002-01-20 02:57 AM


Neato!!!

Thank you very much Mac~

Canuckster
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6 posted 2002-01-20 07:46 AM


This is very well written and the message between the lines is as strong as the lines themselves.  Very entertaining read and very well done.
BluesSerenade
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7 posted 2002-01-20 11:33 AM


Quite perseptive of you.

Thank you for reading between the lines.

I appreciate you taking the time Canuckster.


nakdthoughts
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8 posted 2002-01-20 12:18 PM



Out of reach, and out of touch
but always within sight.
An unforgettable theme,
misplaced in the second scene.


this of course is my favorite part, being that I feel I am still in the dress rehearsal of my life...waiting for top billing..in someone's

always I find much to absorb behind your words, Blues one *s

hugsss

Maureen

"For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart.
It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul."
(J.Garland)

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9 posted 2002-01-20 12:54 PM


"Glistening water spills in the background
a musical soundtrack, echo's in a dream
each flame of the fire burning,
at the edge of my seat."




Ooohhhhhh....this is such a beautiful story of love from your heart, sweet friend, I love it!!! (smiles) I'm always sitting at the edge of my seat waiting for the coming attractions your loving heart has to screen to us all! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, take a bow! (smiles) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shin eupon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton


Startime
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10 posted 2002-01-20 01:23 PM


STANDING OVATION!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE IT!!! MORE PLEASE!!! **big hugs**

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

BluesSerenade
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11 posted 2002-01-20 02:38 PM


nt~ Thank you so much.  I can certainly relate to what you said about the top billing.  But the show must go on, and it's entertaining at best.  

Dear Noah~  I appreciate you so much.  Your warm and encouraging words are such a comfort to me.  Thank you.

Startime~  Thank you for your applause.
I have this mental vision of taking a low
curtsy and blowing kisses all around.

Ya all come back now you here.  

Irish Rose
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12 posted 2002-01-20 02:49 PM


I love the metaphor, and YOU are so pretty!!!!!

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

BluesSerenade
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13 posted 2002-01-20 03:43 PM


I tend to write in metaphors more times
than not, it gives me something to go on
when all else fails me.  

I'm so glad you enjoyed this Irish Rose,
and thank you for paying me such a nice compliment.  

catalinamoon
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14 posted 2002-01-20 05:36 PM


Really interesting poem, I like the way you staged this.
Sandra

JamesMichael
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15 posted 2002-01-20 07:15 PM


Enjoyed this...James
BluesSerenade
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16 posted 2002-01-20 09:00 PM


Sandra and James~
Life is a stage where we all play a part,
and I wouldn't want to miss it for anything.

Thanks for letting me know you were here.

ShadowRider
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17 posted 2002-01-21 05:17 PM


Heyyyyyy LA!  
this was a stunning write; simplicity mixed with complexity....and i ever hear
you mutter 'I can't write' i am gonna ...uh.....gonna....uh....
well....i will pout at ya!  scared yet?  *s*

Our life IS a stage, isn't it; more fiction than fact; more truth than we care to face,
but we meet some great people along the way, and you are one of the best.

Sorry so late, LA....forgive me...*s*
tSR/JkF

BluesSerenade
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18 posted 2002-01-21 06:05 PM


Well beam me up why don't you!!!  

Thanks tSR/jkf, shall I go on?  

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