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WTBAKELAR

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since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

0 posted 2009-03-21 02:16 PM

Gathering Thoughts
Step by step,
Farther and farther,
As the lapping waves,
Wash away each footprint,

To aimlessly wander,
Nowhere to go,
No one but me,
Time stands still for a moment,

Soft ocean breezes,
Blow through my hair,
Blow my memories,
To a place I wish to be,

Step by step,
My mind returns,
To my old home,
Leaving footprints by the SEA.

The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked.

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

1 posted 2009-03-21 03:04 PM

ok this made my eyes sting...

I miss where I call home so much...

you touched there perfectly

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2009-03-21 03:40 PM

In spite of the fact that I was just a girl when my family moved from our oceanside home, I still miss the sand, the endless skies and the sea spray. Trips to the coast are simply not the same as living there...

You captured this longing to return, perfectly! ~ as SEA can attest!

Linda

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2009-03-21 07:55 PM

Yo WTBAKELAR,

This is a good presentation. Yes, there's nothing like the shore.

The young lady looks like one of my sister-in-laws. If the hair had been black, then she would look like my wife.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-21-2009 09:18 PM).]

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

4 posted 2009-03-21 11:43 PM

Thanks Suzy,
I am so happy you like it.
I wrote it for all who wish to be by the sea again, If only in their dreams.
Linda,
Sometimes, just the simple things like a walk along the shore, feeling the sand between your toes,  Makes everything OK.

Thank you both so much for your wonderful comments.

Sweet memories.  Tracey.

WTBAKELAR

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since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

5 posted 2009-03-21 11:48 PM

Bobby,
The picture is from the Steve Hanks collection,
SEA introduced me to his work.
Ya know she loves the SEA.

Thanks for enjoying the walk.

Tracey.

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

6 posted 2009-03-22 06:50 PM

just coming back for another peek

and to put this in my library!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2009-03-23 08:34 AM

Blow my memories,
To a place I wish to be,

Oh, this is so lovely!! Not for me... but a wish can sure be a welcome respite from reality. *S*

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

8 posted 2009-03-23 09:43 AM

Suzy, that means a lot to me to be part of your library. Thank you.

Ruthy, Thanks for taking a walk with me through a wind blown memory.

Tracey.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

9 posted 2009-03-23 12:09 PM

Tracey, this means a lot to me too, since leaving my gulf coast home for cow fields and farmland.

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

10 posted 2009-03-23 03:22 PM

PS, Isn't it amazing how different a few miles can be? I have not spent a lot of time near the oceans, but have enjoyed the times I have.

Although, I grew up playing in the fields, Mountains and streams around Utah, I have been through every state except Alaska, Hawaii,and a few New England states, oh, and Florida. I took a cross country train from N.J. Where I was born, to where I now call home.

I love this country, and All it's varied beauty.

Glad you enjoyed my poem
Tracey.

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