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nakdthoughts
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0 posted 2002-11-25 08:34 AM



"Hail Milford High"...Thy praises we will sing

I watched,
my eyes following familiar whispers,
souls touched by the presence
of the past
and I smiled,
my change not as drastic.

And they came, remembering
reflections of friendships
still in hold, these many years.

The night was flawless,
seasoning in warmth
as the tunes brought out
the dancers in us and the floor
crowded in "forget-me-not" words.

Spun once or twice,
flirtatiousness was the promise
of the evening,
bringing out laughter, teasing
and story telling, bashfulness
often turning me red.

Enticed by the memories,
eyes forever searched faces,
seeking the spark of youth
hidden behind the years of experiences,
celebrating those of us
who have come together.

The cameras were flashing
as friend after friend embraced,
stood still long enough for
permanent memories to be made.

And as the evening ended too soon,
it seemed as if only yesterday
we were walking down the halls,
greeting one another
waiting for
that first period bell to ring.


~~*~~

Eyes were upon me
not in pity, but searching for
the warmth they knew I possessed,
sharing touches of knowing,
understanding, yet always asking
about him...

~~*~~

But you reached inside me
drew her out
to celebrate the now

~~*~~


M


"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

[This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (11-25-2002 09:11 AM).]

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1 posted 2002-11-25 08:42 AM


reunions.... remembered...

nicely written


Constance
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2 posted 2002-11-25 09:07 AM


I never attended any of mine----you make me regret that.  You took me there.  That's the gem that glints in all your work. I can walk in and be there. sigh.


nakdthoughts
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3 posted 2002-11-25 09:17 AM


C...usually I see my "friends" on a regular  basis... but since my life was in limbo, I had kept to myself for the last 3 years or so. Now it will be different, I had many invites (hopefully not out of pity) and I will take them up on them...for I miss my
forever friends from school and the pool where many of us worked summers and still others  enjoyed.

Constance, I am glad you enjoyed my little walk of memory...I guess I was lucky, our high school class had over 500 students in it and everyone liked everyone else...all walks of life, we always felt welcome no matter the situation. It's a shame it's not like that today. And I am glad I decided to go, even if alone...

M

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4 posted 2002-11-25 01:14 PM




(smiles) Oh Maureen, to remember and cherish the friendships we make over the years is truly a blessing, sweet firend, know your loved ones will always remember you too and remember each bell rung when you were there beside a close friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Maureen, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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