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Doug Pretorius
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0 posted 2002-11-18 12:22 PM


My First Stone
Novemeber 17, 2002
Copyright 2002 Doug Pretorius

Yet another riddle,
wandered into my mind,
about when I was bit a boy,
in the grand scheme of time.
Another stone skipped about.
among the shore's breaking waves.
much as this rhyme dances,
neatly through these staves.
A beautiful blue summer day,
when I was but three or four,
I'm told that's an early memory,
the first one is usually after a few years more.
But I digress from the story,
you're surely eager I tell,
the next thing I remember,
is the ring of the lunchtime bell.
Oh, but perhaps I forgot to tell you,
just where I was that day,
a lovely little fair weather resort,
nestled in a quiet bay.
And did I mention who I was with,
because I was naturally not alone,
yes, my father looked on proudly,
as I skipped my very first stone.

© Copyright 2002 Doug Pretorius - All Rights Reserved
CSKpoet
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1 posted 2002-11-18 12:32 PM


awesome and very poignant!
Enjoyed much,
Cher

moonflower
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since 2002-11-17
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magical land of make-believe
2 posted 2002-11-18 12:37 PM


ahh..childhood memories..arent they great?..this takes me back in time..i liked your words very much..
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3 posted 2002-11-18 12:52 PM


Doug...Very enjoyable.
To dream of childhood days when we recall all we've done is a wonderful journey...Paul

Madame Chipmunk
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4 posted 2002-11-18 01:26 AM


A memory very nicely re-played, Doug
I enjoyed it a lot
~ hugs and grins

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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