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Sands of my Heart
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Sands of my Heart |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
SANDS OF MY HEART The autumn turns to winter and the leaves blow through the door The seagull turns her icy glance along an empty shore. The beach is all deserted now, the ocean cold and bleak Its blues and hues have turned to grey, all muted, quiet and weak. Now more than thirty years have passed since last I saw your face I wonder if you’re near, or if, in some far distant place You ever sit and reminisce, in quiet thoughtful pose; And ponder all your memories as you trace the path you chose. Do you gaze downward from the bridge, where time’s fast waters flow, Along the pathways of your life... how fast your children grow! And do you spare a passing thought for absent friends you knew? In far-off days... in summer haze... when cares were far and few. When spring turns into summertime, blue skies return once more And laughing children build their castles on the sandy shore. Tho’ sunkissed lovers surf the waves, with lovelight in their eyes; The test of time will surely find regret in long-lost ties. For friendship’s hand is precious, and it’s hold will life enhance I wish I’d held yours tighter, when you first gave me the chance; And yet somehow, I look back now, and though we’re far apart You’re still there ... right beside me ... on the warm sands of my heart. |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"For friendship’s hand is precious, and it’s hold will life enhance I wish I’d held yours tighter, when you first gave me the chance; And yet somehow, I look back now, and though we’re far apart You’re still there ... right beside me ... on the warm sands of my heart" *my goodness* this touches my heart so completely.... such a keeper..  |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
goodness Rod, what a wonderful poet you are! very beautiful words of love and friendship here... RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Rod, I have not been on this site long, but with rhyming poetry of this caliber I think I just may be! Ivor |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
Tell you what Ivor...you stay....and I'll stay. Howzat?!! It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness. |
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PEBBLES Member
since 2006-10-30
Posts 69South Australia, Australia |
This is the lovliest read. I have read it several times, its like watching a really good movie over and over, and each time you see a new, best piece. You have spilt very precious ink here. Thankyou. Helen |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
absolutely love those last two lines! |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
loved the last stanza in this poem. Nicely done |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rod...most of my poetry when rhymed is out of sinc...I can't seem to trap the meaning when I have to pause to long to think. You manage to do that in a beautiful way. I enjoyed this poem of yours today. |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
Thank you all so much. So glad you liked this one. It was actually set to music and sung by my very good friend Ann Pascoe who is a popular Country singer from Taranaki New Zealand. The greatest thing you can do for another is not just to share your own riches...but to reveal to him his own. |
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