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Yesterday, five years ago
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Yesterday, five years ago |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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Yesterday five years ago, I kissed Nan on both her cheeks We had been looking forward to this day for several weeks I took a plain and then a bus and ended in Nan's arms A lovely lady, full of wit and even greater charms Few days I stayed, not in her house, she said it was a mess The renters didn't clean it out and that gave Nan some stress Do you still have that dreadfull car, the one that shut me out? I tried so hard to open it and you were laughing loud I've kissed so many others too, Elizabeth, Marti, Ruth, Denise Wonderful memories come to mind, little by little, piece by piece And I've kissed Marge so many times, that day and later on Can't believe, seemed yesterday, that five long years have gone And I kissed Chrissy (now a Mom), Marscha, Maureen, Kethry too lets not forget our Nan from Texas, David I sure remember you I've kissed your precious lady, known as Chipmunk on these pages blue Four year ago she went to Heaven, most beautiful angel that I knew I hugged and kissed ol' Balladeer, his voice still roams my head First night he entertained us well, by sagging through his bed Last but not least I've kissed Fran, Bill, Seymour and his Isabel Lovely people alltogether, we had fun, that I can tell Five years ago, in three weeks time, eighteen people I have kissed Memories are very vivid and you people all are missed Maybe one day, in the future, when I win the lottery?? But until then you'll have to do, with a cyber hug from me  Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sounds like some wonderful adventures...James |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh sweet girlie girl ... that was the most wonderful time EVER !!! And I mean it too !!! LOL ... now who was that man we kissed in the lobby of the hotel in Sanford, ... the one I BRIBED to help us carry out those HEAVY bags !!! And little Delaney remembers getting a kissy from you too~  (Well, she was really too little, but I keep reminding her) You need to come back ... please do ... for we've got lots more kisses for you~ We'll go out fishing ... and just walking in the woods ...~ I love you, Titia ... you are welcomed in my household heart ANYTIME !!! LOL ... My Bill thought you'd left him out ... but he found himself squeezed in there after all~  My love to you ... ALWAYS~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
yOU'VE NEVER KISSED A TOERAG? |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Titia, I remember that week fondly wishing it could happen again. It was a memory in the making, even though as time went on and more friends joined, I ended up sleeping in Marsha's closet... didn't mind since it was next to a bathroom  for the memoriesM |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Titia, I sure wish I could have been there. I would have gotten to see you and everyone else. I could have given you all a great big HUG. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Titia dear...we miss you too Ruth |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Titia darling one, how could I ever forget getting to meet you and all the others it was a magical time. And this beautiful poem brings it back as clearly as if it were yesterday. Krissy and I didn’t leave England until the 19th September, this year I shall be at University it is Freshers week, what a lot of fun I shall have. Although I really can’t see me bopping with the teens can you? Really it is to get orientated to the University, which since Gray has been there for a year already I doubt if I actually need it, but it does give me a chance to meet my tutor and find out how many others are in class with me. But back to this delightful poem it is wonderful and I love it muchly, and a cyber hug to you too. As always Mushy X x x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yessir, there were a lot of Pips Who felt the touch of Titia's lips. The drool that came from Dutchie's mouth Created flood zones in the south. She kissed the pilots in mid-flight And passengers, to their delight. Taxi drivers in their hack Also got a Dutchie smack. She kissed the peddlers on the street And anyone that she would meet. Pedestrians, at any hour Would also feel her pucker power. She hugged the greeters at Wal-Mart Receipients of her warm heart. From Maine to Florida she kissed Too many folks for me to list. In Florida she kissed us all. Our Mushy was the first to fall, Then Kethry got one on the cheek And she made poor Sy's knees go weak! She bearhugged Margie with a smack And I will swear I heard bones crack! Dear Chipmunk got a special one. Our Dutchie's lips were having fun. Maureen? She got a hug as well As, one by one, the poets fell. Kissed all, as far as I can tell And even smacked that Isabel!! We posted sentries through the night To keep an eye on Dutchie's light. If it came on, we scattered quick To grab our big tubes of Chap-Stick! Of all the kisses I recall One stands out as the best of all, Better than all those listed here. That's when the Dutchie kissed the 'Deer! "Come back, dear Dutchie!" we implore. Our lips are healed, no longer sore. You'll always be a special friend. Come back and kiss us once again! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Enjoyed your poem Titia, keep up the good work. LindsayP |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
WHOOPS! NOT FINISHED. [This message has been edited by latearrival (09-20-2007 07:00 AM).] |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Titia I love this. Wish I had been there five years ago. But I saw some of the photos that are on a web site,just by typing in Marge Tinsdale. SO I know you all had a ball. Deer you are something else..."late" |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I had to read this once again...just to read Mike's poem in reply~~~ M |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Well, who would've known that shortly after I wrote this poem, my wish to return to the States is going to happen. Next year September I'll be back. I'll have a whole year of fun, planning this trip. And Deer, thank you so much for your lovely poetic reply. I'm saving a few special Dutch knuffels for you my friend. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thoroughly enjoy every kiss for Titia is the one we miss Waiting patiently with a grin for her to come and kiss us all again !!Deer~ Enjoyed the *giggle-schmiggles* Titia ... I can tell you that I am SO looking forward to next September~ Yes, I am~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Titia, I had to come back and read all of these poems and responses. I'd love to do September in Florida too. I don't know if it's doable but I'm going to work on it. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Hé Keth, that would be wonderful if you could come too. On my end it depends whether my hip will let me. The new hip is doing fine, but the old one is protesting. Oh well, even if I have to crawl, I'll be coming over. LOL Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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