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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
When I was young, no more than twenty, I'd cut class, slipping off campus with its red brick halls, graced with ivy, and its square rooms in which cohabited religiously aligned desks and the wanton randomness of crossed legs. On the west slope, springs comes early bringing Chinook into the rivers and fishermen retiring to the beaches of the Columbia. Playing 'hooky' seemed appropriate. So there I was beneath a tarp, a slice of plastic, blue to compensate for the low overcast and as insurance against a rain threat. I rarely caught anything, but never failed to take my limit of ocean traffic. Even then I loved ships. Looking back, my thoughts vibrate equally to a glimpse of nylon top as the brunette in the front row shifts her weight, and the low, pulsing rhythm of a freighter, whispering to the beach of things mysterious and deeply laden from the Orient. RMW |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 How are ya? you sure a ship and the top of a nylon give you the same vibration? *eg* "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, now there's a view... and a welcome sight, indeed. Welcome home, Robert. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Nicely done Robert, good to read you again. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
a marvelous journey you take us on |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Susan .... I'm well, thank you. You're right. The sea is more constant. Bob Sunshine .... Thank you for taking a moment, and for the usual kind words. Bob Gentle Spirit .... I appreciate that. Thank you. Bob LeeJ .... There you have it, a journey. Thank you. Bob |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bob Wonderful writing, as always!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hello again! I really enjoyed this, can almost taste and smell the salty air, almost feel an ocean breeze even as I sit looking out upon a sunny, still, warm suburbia morning 50 miles from the coast. Thanks for sharing that salty scent! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
RMW Interedting write, enjoyed the read. |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Martie .... Thank you. Keeping you both in my prayers. Bob Midnitesun .... The kind words of a fellow 'Duck' are always welcome. Thank you. Bob Seymour .... Thank you, kindly, for your 'enjoyment'. Bob |
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