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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
(Author's note: This was an assignment for a poetry class at a college where I teach. Tell a story from long ago without adjectives or adverbs. Ken) Adventure! I sat on the grass in the front of my home and heard my mom caution me not to go roam. Her counsel went drifting right out of my head, But soon I would pay and be sent off to bed. My friend, who was Darrel, and lived near the park, And I took his bike for a ride as a lark. We wandered and roved o’er the town of our birth, And found ourselves playing in the sun on the earth. Our stomach’s were grumbling; I looked at a clock and stared at the time which displayed at the dock. The words of my mother came back to my ear. I knew that my trek would soon impact my rear. With worry and fright, she had sought high and low Conferring with neighbors who looked to and fro. We simply had been in the city downtown ’Twas only three miles and yet such a frown! For we were but seven that day long ago When sunshine and spirit let us forget “NO” Yet smiles were radiant when we appeared home But mostly I ‘member being seated on foam. [This message has been edited by kayjay (04-16-2003 11:29 AM).] |
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Black Swan Member
since 2003-02-05
Posts 165on the moon |
lol, this is adorable. My mom was very protective of me when I was little, I would run off just as you did and she would give the "Iam angry because I was worried" speech. hehe nicely done!  ~Talia |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ken, this is wonderful and your rhyme is amazing! Now..you must teach me to 'da dum' okay?  ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
LOL! Ken I giggled when I read this and it flooded me with a memory of my son, Jason. When he was in the 4rd grade, 9 years old, he and several of his friends rode the commuter bus into Boston, 10 miles, just to see what it would be like! They got off, walked around Tower Records, got back on the next bus out of Boston and came home. Proud as peacocks they were. Meanwhile, there were mothers who were frantic not knowing where they were!! It is a day 'we' will never forget! Thanks for the memory; I think...Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
---and I believe that the adventurous spirit of the boy that you were, is alive and well in the man that you now are! Enjoyed the peak into your earlier days. Luvin' hugs, EA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
An adventure - indeed! Reminds me of when... but that's another story...and another time! |
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karebear07 Member
since 2003-04-15
Posts 64Texas |
That was so cute!!! it made me laugh because i remember when i was young and i would get introuble for wondering off. -Kara <>< |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I can't deny beyond a doubt That some of you have found me out. The spirit lives and yes, boy too, For years have passed since tale was new. So "Swan" and E, I give you thanks For choosing me from all the ranks Of poets here who write so well. You simply, truly, ring my bell. And Marti, Linda, thank you both For truly I'm a relative sloth. To Sunshine always a cheery bow I'd like to hug you all somehow Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Kara, for your praise I find it helps in many ways And welcome too to Pip's fun site I hope to post soon on your write. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (giggles) Awwwwwwwww, I believe every boy has a spirit of wanderlust in them because I want to see much of the world as possible too and want to live near the ocean! (big hugggsssss) This is a wonderful portrayal of this lifestyle, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ken, thank you for sharing! ![](”http://www.wtv-zone.com/thequeen21/easter/lastsupper.gif") May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton   And that's the most wonderful thing about creating. It will always be a mystery. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
this write is just fabulous, one of a kind and very well written |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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