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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Seems like yesterday upon that bike when a tooth chipped as crawly critters fell and scurried. Or two days before tomorrow when you lay there behind that curtain, fighting for life... Losing... Or was it a week before next month when I first figured out what IT was about? My first time in love..as Auburn walked the lawn, only to leave...the heartbreak... Wasn’t that two days ago? The time I caught the ball in the old snotlocker...breaking it...that was only last week? Yes, seems like yesterday when all of you lived not just in a dream...or an occasional nightmarish scene. In the mirror, I see you, my grandfather...staring back at me...for it was yesterday, on a fateful day, the same number of years ago....when I lost half of my soul..... I understand how it feels to be your age now..and I pray I don’t have to look out from that tent, into the eyes of my grandson.... I want to grow up with him first... And give him the other half of my soul, not the emptiness that I have felt for almost half a century... Wasn't that just yesterday? My, how time flies... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Barry... you got me good with this one bud... too many are the times I have wondered where the time went and felt those parts of my own soul crumble as one or another was lost... good piece of writing.. with some pretty deep feeling behind it.. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Ron...relating very well to what I have written...Saturday marks another milestone for me...UGH...another B'day....used to be the legal speedlimit...(before they raised it back up)....If ya know what I mean... Thanx... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Know what you mean.... you got about 8 on me then...lol..but I don't think my miles were highway miles... must have been stop and go traffic..lol In case I am not around..a happy early milestone to you..and wishes for many more.. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Bumper to bumper...with bad brakes!!! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Barry - yes, it seems like only yesterday everytime I see my little girl with her two little boys......umm...I guess she is a grown woman now...but just a day or so ago I could have sworn I saw her skipping rope in the backyard.... hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Barry, seems this wonderful poem of yours has evoked many thoughts in some of us. Seems like yesterday for so many things in my life. Darn, I'm sure it was yesterday that I was my daughter's age. Hmmm..... Thanks for all the thoughts to ponder. Hugs, Marti |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Chris, I know the feeling well...they grow so fast... Thanx Marti, yes, something to ponder. Maybe a reason for me to double my efforts to make the most of what I have... |
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gyiel marlok Member
since 2003-06-08
Posts 145OHIO |
well,what can i say,growing up,or growing apart,loss or gain,i don't know |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
gyiel, yes, a thought to ponder....with mine, we want them to grow up, but at the same time we are losing a very precious part of their lives to memory... Both are wonderful things... Thanx for commenting.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I understand how it feels to be your age now..and I pray I don’t have to look out from that tent, into the eyes of my grandson.... I want to grow up with him first... And give him the other half of my soul, not the emptiness that I have felt for almost half a century... Barry, this really touched my heart. And yes, it seems only yesterday that my little girl was playing with her dolls.....now she's playing with her own little girls...... But, she's still my little girl...always will be, too.  Hugs to you  Ethel |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Ethel, life just moves too fast at times... Especially when you look ahead and then behind...and the behind is longer than what is ahead... Yes, I have watched mine grow too...it is a treasure... Part of the reason I write poetry....to give it to them when they are grown.. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I can't say I know all of this.. but I know the part about losing half your soul...  it was somewhere between five minutes ago.. and the beginning of time.Warn me next time! This is beautiful. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I know the feeling. It does seem like my son was burying his Ninja Turtles dolls in the backyard just yesteday. Now he is studying to go into the ministry. Of course, I got this four year old little girl here...the greatest surprise of my life. Oh, the twists and turns. Makes it interesting, doesn't it? Lord knows, it makes for good poetry. OK, I am rambling again. Sorry. You know I love your stuff! Patricia |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry I felt your words deeply and I was reminded of how when my Dad died, I felt like I had lost the left hand to my right. I still feel that way but my writing has helped ease the pain immensely and the warmth and love felt from people like you is priceless. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is excellent Barry in that we all can relate to it..in one way or another. "Sunrise...sunset...sunrise...sunset. Swiftly go the years..." This brought a big ole lump to my throat for sure. And btw...what is the speed limit over there anyway?  Have a great birthday poet sir! ~Smiles & Heart Hugs, Nancy~ |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
very good write/read "mag" as always... QjQ |
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Canon_D_111 Member
since 2003-06-04
Posts 58New York USA |
yes it was two days...before my dreams... wonderful |
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Canon_D_111 Member
since 2003-06-04
Posts 58New York USA |
yes it was two days...before my dreams... wonderful |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 yes, how time flies.[This message has been edited by passing shadows (06-13-2003 03:54 AM).] |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Precious powerful poetry Barry - where does the time go....Paul |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
These boards move too blessed fast.... love the back pages.... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Barry, I saw this pop up and hoped you were back. This is so meaningful to me, as well as many I guess. It's hard to feel the time fly by,I am coming up on a big bday myself. Yuck! Hugs Sandra |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
Barry,I so feel you in this.My oldes starts junior high this year and it seems just yesterday my kids were babies.In a blink of an eye they'll be grown.hmmmm Life's too short share what you can and they'll be greatly rewarded. angelblueyes |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you, Sunshine for putting the light back on this wonderful poem! Barry, I nearly missed this beauty poem that came from deep inside of you. Stirred up many memories and emotions in me. One thing is for certain, I have enjoyed reading your poetry yesterday!--and I am enjoying it today!--and hopefully you will continue to post, so that I will be reading your words for many tomorrows!  Linda |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
time is a very interesting thing! life moves too quickly and those we love come and go. they say its a part of life, but all i know is i wish we had each other just a little longer. children grow up so fast. we should treasure the time we have with them, as I'm sure you did! this was a great write. take care. amy  "love is like a butterfly-- |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - this has to be one of the best ones I've read of yours, and I've read many. Yes, it does seem like it was just yesterday... BC |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
So like you to pass out the present on your own birthday... As far as speed limits go...did save gas...(giggling here)... Enjoy your day, for the celebration is for the whole man...not just the years passed...easy miles I say. TD |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...this is so very touching! |
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