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VAS
Member Rara Avis
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0 posted 2002-09-14 11:22 PM


This is one I wrote in October 1998 when we crossed from Wood's Hole to Martha's Vineyard:

The Crossing
Virginia Salter

Rolling, lifting, rising, shifting
Rumble ‘neath our toes
Cheery faces fore and aft
Coffee tweaks our nose.

Reaching toward Martha’s Vineyard
Heading into the day
Smiling hearts looking onward
Where gulls and dolphins play.

White caps dot the sea scape
Color fills the azure sea
Green sates the gardens
Growing ‘long for thee.

Disembarking at Oak Bluffs
Flags a-waving in the sun
Mothers, fathers, children, too
Scurry out for fun.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2002 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
the_loner_23
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1 posted 2002-09-14 11:23 PM


I loved this. I like the part about the dolphins.

Cold hands means a warm heart

LoveBug
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2 posted 2002-09-15 12:07 PM


You have some beautiful imagery in this piece. I can imagine walking this beautiful crossing myself! Well done.

Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2002-09-15 12:58 PM


Thanks for taking me along for the ride!
I really enjoyed myself!---What? I didn't really go with you?---Well, you made it so real---I thought I had! tehe

~ smiles ~

Earth Angel

tracie66
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4 posted 2002-09-15 04:09 AM


This is gorgeous and made for loely images in my head....thanks

Tracie~

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



BluesSerenade
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5 posted 2002-09-16 07:54 PM


I am always tickled when I read of places where I've been.  There is something special about the summer time on the east coast.  Enjoyed this very much.

Nice writing VAS~

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