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Sunshine on a Bench (ode to Karilea)
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Sunshine on a Bench (ode to Karilea) |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
I saw myself on timeless bench With Sunshine by my side Her laugh, sweet as honey Her smile, a moving tide We shared the freshness of the breeze Till leaves came dancing by And then she spun, like golden thread Her thoughts, through poet's eye "I'd wait forever, and a day to share this bench with you; or any, for that matter, this is just one poet's view But now that we've the moment, I'd rather hear your breath, Collecting thoughts from others Is treasure for my chest..." Soon, the sun began to settle but her features did not fade... It happened, I imagine on a bench that Sunshine made. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a beautiful gift  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
how lovely and oh so true...would love to meet her in person and sit a chat for awhile, bet she'd have some interesting stories to tell.... A great tribute for one wonderful poet. |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Dixie & Lee, Thanks. Sunshine is, as her name suggests, a warming influence on MANY here! By the way, the inspiration for this poem is her recently written "Seatscape". I think you'll get my intent if you give it another read. Rf |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
*smiling* oh what a poem, to a wonderful poet from a wonderful poet...... long deep breath, and oh I did so need to smile. so thank you for the writing of this |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Robert, thank you for this. It is always enjoyable to think that you've inspired someone else. You're a pleasure! |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Jellybeans, As if Karilea needed my poem to know the truth! BTW, it's my pleasure to have made you smile! Rf |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
A warm bench that would be, a view shared by many and a justifiable and considerate tribute. Poets against the war is redundant |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Robert A lovely tribute to a beautiful lady. I've had the pleasure of sitting on such a bench with her. |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Sunshine, I enjoyed writing every line! Robert |
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