A Year Ago New Poet Richie Anniversary M & K duet, with love to those who shared

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Marsha

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0 posted 2003-09-24 09:27 AM

A Year Ago
New Poet Richie Anniversary
27 - 30 September 2002

A year ago, has it been that long?
Since we met to hear poet's song
All those memories I hold dear
I can't believe it's been a year

we gathered together and cried
the airports were fun, though I died
when I saw the banner on the breeze
and looked at you smiling, at ease

I can't forget that first sight of you
The way you smiled, your laughter too
Our visits to Denny's were a delight
We seemed to be there every night

if Denny's got sick of just us three
remember when three became we
for breakfast, we played foreign host
and met there when some had got lost

We visited Margie for the day
Although we got lost on the way
But we arrived in time for lunch
Though for all of us it was our brunch

with Margie to lead us all around
we knew our direction was sound
with good friends to dinner we went
till all of our money was spent

Driving with Krissy was such fun
Even in that hot Florida sun
We got lost and then found again
Krissy thought my directions were insane

oh how we laughed loud in the car
when distance became more than far
we travelled in circles so it seems
though this gave us time for our dreams

What a delight when the poets met
A happier meeting you’d never get
Bill sang, and ‘Deer entranced all
Then off to Denny’s again at Lyra’s call

When Krissy and I arrived there
We heard how Denny’s had taken care
Of the Chipmunk and her spouse
Then we carried her off to the house

It was a villa in New Poet Richie
Not a house but that didn’t rhyme you see
This brief explanation for those who know
How this poem should really flow

This meet was an outstanding success
For that you should thank our hostess
Kethry will lie and say it was me
But I tell the truth it was Kethry

So much has happened to us two
But I'll never forget the touch of you

Marsha and Kethry

In loving memory of Lyra,
and all who made the trip so very special

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

[This message has been edited by Marsha (09-24-2003 09:31 AM).]

Sunshine

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1 posted 2003-09-24 09:36 AM

What a tribute. It speaks so highly of the care and concern, and love, we all have for our poetic friends. Thank you for this Marsha...

it's so good to have you home.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

2 posted 2003-09-24 10:05 AM

Kethry and Marsha, this is such a beautiful write from the hearts of you two. I'm so glad that all of you had such a wonderful time in my home state.

I came to Passions almost a year ago (Sept. 29th) and I remember all the poems and words you all shared with us when your trip was over. Each of them was special and heart-felt....with sadness and happiness all mixed in together. It seems bonds were made that will last a lifetime...that is wonderful!!

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Hugs to both of you

Ethel

Susan Caldwell
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3 posted 2003-09-24 11:07 AM

Why aren't we going this again? I wanna go!!

SharaRose
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Somewhere out there~

4 posted 2003-09-24 11:08 AM

WOW....what a ride...hehehe Sounds like fun!
Thanks for sharing the ride.

SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

suthern

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Louisiana

5 posted 2003-09-24 03:31 PM

And how many times did you return to that airport? LOL

This is delightful, my friends... I do wish so I could have been there with you... but I'll be the first to admit no one wanted to be around me right then... including me! LOL

Having heard Marsha's voice reading this to me makes it even more special... Wonderful job, ladies! *S*

Pilgrimage
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Texas, USA

6 posted 2003-09-24 04:28 PM

Let's do it again! And this time, let's have the murder we were going to do, and all the other stuff we never got around to because we were laughing too much. I've never felt so close to people so quick before in my life.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Kethry
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Victoria Australia

7 posted 2003-09-24 05:24 PM

Mushy,
you bring the chips and I'll bring the dips
and language will not be a barrier
we had so much fun in the Florida sun
I wanted to linger and carry 'er (well actually it was push you around in a bloody great wheelchair)

Bill sang his tune that made the gurls swoon
and Deer read his tales with panache
Seymour and Nan gave us lessons in plan
and of laughter, there was a big stash

then we took a punt and set up a hunt
with treasure to be the surprise
we foreigners didn't know how the sultry heat flows
and we watched as you melted your eyes

still the laughter rang loud and of you I'm so proud
cause persistence and plan was the key
we could do it again but I'm just not sure when
maybe the other side of eternity.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Marge Tindal

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8 posted 2003-09-24 06:05 PM

Awwwwww, it was truly such a special time~
I miss you all ... and ANYTIME you want to come back ... let's MAKE IT HAPPEN !!!!!
We all KNOW that trio of Marsha, Kethry and Krissy can pull it off !!!

I'll be back to add some thoughts ... but couldn't wait to just pop in with a
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
noles1@totcon.com

angelblueyes
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Oklahoma

9 posted 2003-09-24 06:14 PM

I'm glad you shared this and let us see this side of you all.

Crystal

vandana

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10 posted 2003-09-24 07:16 PM

nice read

Titia Geertman
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11 posted 2003-09-24 08:48 PM

When hearts come together in poetical song'
I'll join you my friends and sing along

Those memories never fade and you wrote them beautifully.

Couldn't help to write a memory poem too.

I just love you guys

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Suetang
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Melbourne, Australia

12 posted 2003-09-25 12:41 PM

Hello Marsha

Your words were so warm and uplifting and I can only imagine what a wonderful time you all had.

"For memory has painted
this perfect day
with colors that never fade
and we find at the end
of a perfect day
the soul of a friend we've made"

Take care.......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Balladeer

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13 posted 2003-09-25 10:51 PM

When all is said and done, memories are what we have left. You, Mushy, and Kethry did such a woderful job in making these memories possible. Words on a screen are nice but nothing to seeing the face behind the words. England, Australia, the Netherlands, the U.S...all together sharing pieces of themselves with each other..now THAT is the real U.N.!!

Thank you for everything you did to make it all possible...you are a very special lady

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