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Suetang
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0 posted 2002-12-29 05:34 PM




A small red pail at his feet
And a blue spade in his hand
His feet are below the water
Half submerged in the sand

Surrounded by cool clear water
This day has been so much fun
Lost in his own little world
Beneath the warm Summer sun

He's been busy collecting seashells
And making castles in the sand
The warm wind caressing his skin
As it sweeps across the land

His shadow is growing longer
As he rinses out his pail
He watches a flock of seagulls
On such gracious wings they sail

His mother calls his name
As the sun starts sinking fast
How he wishes time stood still
So this moment could always last

He'll return again tomorrow
With his spade and pail in hand
He'll unearth some treasured memories
As he plays upon the sand




I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

[This message has been edited by Suetang (12-29-2002 08:01 PM).]

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Gentle Spirit
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1 posted 2002-12-29 05:45 PM


Oh Sue this is perfect.  So much love and warmth you share with us on a very cold day here.  Hugs to you.
neveah5
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2 posted 2002-12-29 05:48 PM


The beach is a wonderful place to be.  I miss the beach
cute picture thanks for sharing

garysgirl
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3 posted 2002-12-29 07:07 PM


Sue, I love this....it's just up my alley, with me loving the beach like I do. I've played in the sand at beaches all my life. I still like to, in fact.......  

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~  
                  

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4 posted 2002-12-29 07:47 PM


Beautiful, Sue. Nothing like a child at the beach. And nice to think of warm days where you are, since we are FREEZING.
Sandra

NewEnglandlazurlu
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5 posted 2002-12-29 07:58 PM


Sue, I just loved this so much. It flooded me with memories of my own children when we used to take summer vacations on Cape Cod.

How much fun we had in those days.

Hugs, Marti

Suetang
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6 posted 2002-12-29 08:04 PM


Thank you all so much for your replies and I am so glad my words sent some warmth your way.  As I am writing it is now 36 degrees celsius here in Melbourne today and it is the third day in a row with that temperature.  I can't imagine for a minute how it must be for you over there in snow and below freezing temperatures.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.

Take care

Love Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Krawdad
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7 posted 2002-12-29 08:12 PM


Lost in his own private world
he'll let us all pass him by
It's his time to discover
to explore and to wonder why

Magnus
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8 posted 2002-12-29 08:23 PM


Very beautiful Sue,  and your continued use
of graphics enhances your already well
written work....

Suetang
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9 posted 2002-12-29 08:24 PM


Hello Krawdad

Thanks so much for your beautiful little verse which complimented my poem so very well. I just loved it!

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Suetang
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Melbourne, Australia
10 posted 2002-12-29 08:25 PM


Hello Barry

How lovely to see you and thank you for your most humbling words.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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11 posted 2002-12-29 10:08 PM


Sue:  A sweet poem and picture. Brought back memories!

Betty Lou Hebert

Salty
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12 posted 2002-12-29 10:29 PM


Thank you for taking us to a warm and peaceful place.  Innocence and beauty all wrapped up in one.  


Thoroughly enjoyed this


~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

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