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Ferry to Bolivar
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Ferry to Bolivar |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Afternoon excursion - No particular destination Just a heart's hesitation To let such a day Slip away Unnoticed. Flying fish And swimming bird Might seem absurd. But silver flashes Above wave's crest And dinner dangles From pelican's pouch. A flutter of seagulls Are ferry's flaring train Each hoping to gain Tummy treasures As bags of bread Are emptied For their pleasure. On return to Galveston, Dolphins cavorting Have parents exhorting Kids to look and see Neptune's gift. I watch and wish You here with me. Watching lovers embrace I taste your kiss For I do so miss Being half of two. Inhaling salt mist - Did a drop of this water Ever dampen your face? Hoping for handout, A gull looks at me Keeping pace Effortlessly. I could reach and touch But he reads my mind And moves farther away. He needn't have worried I've already grasped flight. I remember soaring Though I've never had wings. I only needed You. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
And may I be the first to respond to this beauty.....you saved the best for last! Or maybe you found you like posting your work for folks who wait to read it, and there'll be more.....?.....hmmmmmmm? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You touched so many emotions in me, that I am all discombobulated!--and I like that!  Keep 'em comin', sweetums! Big happy huggums, Linda xo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sure wish I had written this! "He needn't have worried I've already grasped flight. I remember soaring Though I've never had wings. I only needed You" |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Suthern, this is pretty, sweet friend, I've always wanted to go there and many other places like that! I've been to Costa Rica and the U.K and am going to Ireland next month, but I'd love to go there! (kiss on cheek) This is so beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, 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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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nicely done Ruth.... very nice indeed... now, that you have garnered a good many responses over the last week and have a cadre of fans waiting to read what next you might grace is with... can you walk away and go back to hiding all those wonderful words under a rock and leave us with nothing to look forward to other than the once in a blue moon posting you are so apt to fall back into?????? I would think you a woman with heart and a sense of responsibility... to yourself..and to others.... but you tell me what now....   |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I've already grasped flight. I remember soaring Though I've never had wings. I only needed You. ============================= well you already know the moth is feeling and loving every word of this... and you said your trip to the beach didnt inspire you??? Me thinks it infused your muse in a most lovely way. And LOL@Ron...he sure knows how to lay on the guilt dont he??? rofl Hed make on hell of a mother-in law  All I can feel is this distance between you and me. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful write Suthern... Much enjoyed the fantastic imagery. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
ok, now I missed this one, and for sure it never made it to my email *stern look* but I couldn't love it any more it makes me want to read again and again, and it makes me want to...fly.... sigh...wonderful writing lady |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'm at a loss for words...you know I've always been a fan of your writing... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ruth...this is brilliant and I am keeping it!! hugs, Chris "Said you'd give me light... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Good Grief!! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
LOL... good grief??? Toe... what's that all about??? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: You’ve been so supportive of each posting... that you think this one best means a lot to me... I wasn’t even sure it was a poem. *S* Thank you so much! *S* EA: Angel all a’flutter, hunh? LOL Thank you, sweet lady... very much. *S* Midnitesun: What a wonderful compliment... thank you! *S* M’Toe: I tell you what... I’ll trade you for Ireland? LOL Thank you very much! *S* Cpat: ROFL... Janet Marie’s response cracked me up... you do lay on guilt with a master’s hand! LOL Howz about once a full moon? LOL Compromise? *G* Thank you... so much. *S* JM: Well, I thought she’d just spit bits and pieces at me! LOL Thank you so much... and ROFL @ mother in law!!! LOL Enchantress: I’m glad you enjoyed... thank you! *S* jellybeans: *sighing* I just can’t please everyone, now can I? LOL Thank you, dear friend... I’m so glad you love it! *S* PS: I know... and I thank you! *S* Nightshade: You are so dear... thank you! *S* Toerag: LOL... I imagine it was a shock to see the slew of stuff with suthern’s name. *S* I’m glad you liked... thank you! *S* Cpat: Tis okay... thank you! *S* |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
A voice of honesty |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
QjQ and James: Thank you both very much... I'm glad you enjoyed. *S* |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I remember soaring Though I've never had wings. I only needed You" yep that tugs at the old heartstrings (shhhh... don't tell anybody I have some) |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, The many facets that are you...and this is my favorite. Romantic, I love it. Bravo. More, more, please.  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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Feathered one: It'll be our secret. *S* Thank you! *S* Larry: What a wonderful thing to say... I truly thank you! *S* |
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BtwnRockandHardPlace Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 98NJ, USA |
That was so great. My two favorite things in life: LOVE and the BEACH. Thanks for the mental vacation. I needed it! *~*~*~*~ |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
Suthern, This was a very nice piece and I enjoyed it...especially the last stanza. Of course I am a little partial because I am familiar with the Ferry To Bolivar because I live in Galveston!   |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I absolutely love this! And the ending soars. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
BtwnRock: I'm glad to have helped! LOL Thank you so much! *S* quatro: Well howdy, almost neighbor! LOL Thank you very much! *S* Pilgrimage: It's definitely my favorite part. *S* Thank you so much! **S |
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