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Our Porch Swing
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Our Porch Swing By Larry Chadwick If I build for you a porch swing, Will you sit and swing with me? Can we while away the day, Reflecting on what might be? As the moon begins to rise, And when the stars come out, Would you swing with me, Sharing what life is about? Even if the storm clouds come, And the rain begins to pour, Can you sit and swing with me, Counting what we are grateful for? I don’t care if it’s scorching hot, And the sweat begins to run, I hope you sit and swing with me It would be such blissful fun. I think I’ll build a porch swing, It will fit both you and me. Where we’ll look into the future, And pursue the things we see. June 18, 2003 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (06-19-2003 09:44 PM).] |
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JilGirl Member
since 2003-05-24
Posts 364Washington |
You had me swingin' along! Terrific write! MUCH enjoyed! Till oceans cease to flow and deserts lose their sands, may beauty surround you every day and wealth be in your hands. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
think I’ll build a porch swing, It will fit both you and me. Where we’ll look into the future, And pursue the things we see. Larry, I love to swing in a porch swing.  This brought good memories. Thanks  Ethel |
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Forgotenandgone Member
since 2003-05-07
Posts 52NC |
I dont have a porch swing but my friend does and we swing and talk about life alot on it thanks for that... |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
got a few "porch swing memories" filed away myself. a wonderful refreshing write Larry. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
No better way to spend a summer evening. I hear Arizona gets pretty warm this time of year. Get on it Larry.... I love those swings, especially when they come with cushions.  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JilGirl, Thanks! And it's nice to meet you. I hope you've found a home here. Ethel, Cool! And thank you dear girl. Me too. Forgotenandgone, Sweet! A quality moment of life for sure. Edder, Perfect! And thank you. It's nice to finally meet you. Lori, Thanks. Cushions? LOL Yup hot indeed. But I don't care. I've built them but never for myself. What's with that?  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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sounds absolutely delightful! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Love this one Larry. Warm and touching write! |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Sounds good to me! Deb |
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pisumnux Junior Member
since 2003-06-11
Posts 49Troy, NY |
I'm going to have to build a porch swing whenever I get a house now. It is a beautiful poem. Thank you. "There are three things men can do with women: love them, suffer for them, or turn them into literature." |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Larry C, I love porch swings and it also brings wonderful memories for me, too. Your title caught my eye and the words inside it touch my heart. Awesome! Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love swings... and this gives the smiles they do... love it! *S* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
AHA! so this is the secret!!! I'm supposed to become a swinger???  nice write, bro |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
But of course I'll come swing with you! Um, on the porch swing I mean. Or would you rather swing on a star.. carry moonbeams home in a jar..lalalalaaa! Sorry...it's such a happy poem I got carried away.  ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy Lee~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dixie, Thanks so much. ethome, Well thank you. Deb, Me too! Thanks. pisumnux, That is a good plan. Thanks. Saunni, Someday. And thank you dear girl. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, Excellent. And thank you. Karilea, Perfect! Kacy, Well I am! But no swing right now. LOL And thank you. Nancy Lee, Will a Mason Jar do? Huh? Will it? I'm ready girl. And thank you for the fun. 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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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"Even if the storm clouds come, And the rain begins to pour, Can you sit and swing with me, Counting what we are grateful for?" ummmm....YES!!!  you know I would awww, just think this is the sweetest ever |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Larry...this is just beautiful. Such lovely thoughts, and I love porch swings. The only part I could do without is this... "I don’t care if it’s scorching hot, And the sweat begins to run," I think I've had enough of 'scorching hot' for now...LOL. I love this, though. Nicely done. Hugs, ~Vicky "My friends are my estate." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Reminded me of when I was a little boy spending time at my grandmothers and she had a huge front porch with a porch swing on one end...we spent lots of time on that porch swing, and in her rocking chair...James |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Susan,  HONEST, I wasn't ignoring you. And such a totally cool response! Vicky, LOL Well, I would have to agree as of a few days ago about the heat. And thanks for your kindness. James, I have similar fond memories, cool. Thanks. 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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