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Departing Words
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Departing Words |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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An occasional breeze fluttering a lid moistening an eye, drying a tear as two minds apart share thoughts. Each standing against a rail light winds billowing softest cotton Flashes of red mixed with green lighting the dark horizon A lighthouse beckoning to sailors... Saying “beware” “steer clear” The brilliance reflecting in an eye’s gleam A blink letting another tear fall Why, she asks, standing proud at the rail A sad but determined gaze burning into the night. Why must I always say goodbye Why must I always cry A distant horn sounds a familiar low note One heard many times before She could remember the last time that horn sounded Seeing him there high above her with those gentle eyes eyes that comforted her and protected her. She fell in love with those eyes. A second sound of the horn, a long blast and two shorts.... The letter “D”, she knew this, for he had taught her. And again, the blast of the horn, the letter “I”, then “L”, then a “U”.....and all was quiet.. But, it didn’t matter...that was enough.... “D” for Donna.....said those three words bringing yet another tear to fall and most of all.....a smile.....and hope... |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Enjoyed! It was sad though. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Barry, this is sad but has so much beauty and hope in it too, sweet friend, it can be so heartaching to say goodbye but to always hold that lovers name to heart is a keepsake that is priceless! (sigh) This is very well-said, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Egad Barry!! Goosebumps in 90 degree weather! Sad but beautiful story.. Excellent write here my friend... ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
wonderful poem - full of feelings but also love - guess living life carries many emotions - thanks for such a great read - Paul |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
D...I...L...U... Yes, we do.... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
This was one of the most riveting pieces that I have read of yours. Truly enjoyed the depth and tenderness. Excellent. ThisDiamond |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Magnus hi there this is exceedingly good writing, you always write the scene so well it plays clearly on my mind, and this tearful but the echo of hope is incredible. I love it, and as mum would say I love it ‘utterly’ beautiful writing as always As always Krissy   And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Magnus, I'm not sure but I think your poetry has grown or have I changed. I just know I love your work. You touch that tender romantic side that is so important to life. I really like this. Such a good man you are. Thanks. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry This touches a special place...beautifully told special story. |
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