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......Ask Me To........
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you had known me then You would have asked me to dance. Being the free spirit I was, I might have given you the chance. If you had known me then You would have liked my style. I was hip, I was cool With an honest and open smile. Fear was unkown and getting older was so far off. If adults discussed "golden years" I would flip my hair and scoff. But, years do fly by Time does not freeze You live life as you must and not as you please. My youth has since parted. Though I still flirt and blush. When questioned of age I say it with pride - but in hush. Home life is good now I am blessed with romance. Yet, if the right tune should play Would you ask me to dance? ~~~~ Chris Barker Jan.31,2003 ~~~~~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwwww, this is such a heartfelt and innocently felt poem, sweet friend, I would certainly dance with you a friendship dance! (does happy dance) This is lovely, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, 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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Chris--Why you little flirt you!  Youth is a state of mine, I think you're in. And, I'll bet you can still flip your hair.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Chris...this is so wistfull and genuine.. a lovley introspective piece. Dance till till your toes twinkle  |
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Krystopher Morris Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 130Ancient land called Chivalry |
Dance the night away, Chris! And don't forget to have fun doing it! Thanks for sharing this inspiring write! Poetry is love and love is life. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
But, years do fly by Time does not freeze You live life as you must and not as you please. isn't that the truth although I am trying to reverse it *s hugs M |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Noah - I would love to dance a friendship dance with you sweetie. Thanks. Martie - I think I can still "flip and flirt" with the best of them..lol. Thanks for reading and commenting sweet lady. Janet Marie - Awww, thanks dear poetess. M. Life might not be lived as we please, but it can be pleasing. Thankyou. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Krystopher - ooops, I almost missed thanking you for your comments - thankyou! "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
I remember the days of my youth when I thought I was ten foot tall and bullet proof. paladin |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
paladin - In my eyes you are. thankyou sir. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Ahhh this is so cute Chris! Yessss..flirting and dancing runs in the family I think. Love this one...I really do! ~Hugs and love ya, Teed~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Nancylee - Ya mean it's genetic? lol. Awww..it's all in fun anyway. Miss ya lots, love ya!! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Chris, I'd ask you to dance no matter when!!  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yes. A nice read, and a nice sentiment. Thank you. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Balladeer - lol. Thankyou dear poet for your humorous reply. Ratleader - how very kind of you. Thanks. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Chris, I don't care how long the line is or was...I would ask you to dance!  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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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I would ask you to dance, my friend, but a slow dance, my favorite. Yes, age sure does run up on us quickly, but there truly is a lot to be said for getting older. I kinda like it. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very nice verse. I like this style [This message has been edited by passing shadows (02-01-2003 04:13 AM).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
"That old time rock'n'roll - That kind of rhythm just soothes my soul..." I'm there with ya, m'friend...I enjoyed this a lot... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Everyone should dance, any time all the time... [you can find me in my kitchen with a broom...] and the answer to your question? YES! He'd be a fool not to! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Larry - aww...how sweet. Thankyou. Michael - a slow dance it will be then. Getting older is an adventure of it's own. I kinda like it too. Thanks! passing - Thankyou for reading and commenting. Nan - Rock on girlfriend!!! Thanks! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea - oh, you popped...or should I say tap danced your way in while I was thanking the others. Yes, you are never to old to "shake your booty"...lol. Thankyou sweet lady. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Chris, I love this...the poems as well as the replies. I think we all around here could "shake our booties" if we wanted to...... some maybe faster  . . . and some slower  but still dancing....lol  |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
This write took me back...way back to my early high school days and reminded me of miss opportunity..well done, Chris.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Nightshade - to dance with you would be my pleasure... Would you care to dance????? BC |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ethel - thankyou my friend!! scorpio - thankyou for reading and commenting. Bill - I'd love to dance..thankyou |
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