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JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2004-07-02 10:58 PM


In The Middle of The Desert

Me and my camel were
not doing so well.
We needed some water
or a wishing well.
My tongue was hanging out,
my face was turning red,
If we didn't find an oasis
with water pretty soon
I'd be dead.
I wiped the sweat from my brow,
adjusted the turban on my head,
that's when I spotted an
oasis straight ahead.
There a fair maiden met us,
a vessel of cool water
in her hand, I quenched my thirst
and then she took my hand.
"Come with me, I grant
a wish to you."
She led me to a silky pond,
we talked, we swam, we shared
some kisses too.
In the middle of the desert
me and a maiden shared water
from a wishing well.
Tonight we sleep in each others
arms, tomorrow perhaps I'll have
beautiful stories to tell.

JamesLee
July 01
2004

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the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1 posted 2004-07-02 11:55 PM


This is a very beautiful poem. I loved it.

Cold hands means a warm heart

iliana
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since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434
USA
2 posted 2004-07-03 12:46 PM


JamesLee -- enjoyed the story and now waiting for the morning after.  Good to see you back!   ....jo
passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
3 posted 2004-07-03 04:45 AM


and I'll be here tomorrow then
JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
4 posted 2004-07-10 09:59 PM


Thank you the loner, iliana and passing shadows...I wrote another one or two about the desert but I have some I want to post first...James
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