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Charlie Farnes-Barnes
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Charlie Farnes-Barnes |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Charlie Farnes-Barnes Charlie Farnes-Barnes lived In the bottom of our garden in the dustbin Before the days of black, plastic sacks. And he used to scare me... Because I could never see him But I was assured that he could ALWAYS see me And I can remember peering in to that bin Trying to find him But I was told that he was out But he was ALWAYS out And if I'd have been allowed I'd have waited by that bin All night long Waiting for Charlie to come home. Of course, Charlie didn;t really live in the bin That was just where I pictured him He was there all along it's just that back then I didn't know where else to look. Anyway, one day Charlie passed away And I was a grown-up. But it's alright, Now I know where to find him Now he's everywhere I look And he still watchs over me But it doesn't scare me anymore Now I know he's keeping an eye on me Keeping me safe. And like I say, We don't use dustbins anymore Now, we RECYCLE. [This message has been edited by simon (01-15-2008 11:05 AM).] |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Simon, Welcome to PIP! This is a very clever write, and so vivid. My Charlie didn't have a name but he lived in the basement and chased me back up the stairs whenever I had to go down there. And you're right, I can still see him now and then, I just hadn't thought about it that way. I enjoyed this! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Welcome to Pip! An interesting, cute first entry, thank you. love Margherita  |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
simon, Welcome. This is a little creepy, is that what you were going for? Nah, just kidding. I like this a lot. I've heard of these imaginary people. I've never had one myself. They probably don't exist for city kid, but what do I know. My wife had one, but she lived in the country. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
A warm welcome to this wonderful site a wonderful piece. enjoyed Tom |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Welcome to the sight. Enjoyed this very much and could the reference to recycling have a double meaning? Ida |
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Im not a poet and i no it Junior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 14uk, peterborough |
Loved it... i never had a charlie =( |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is adorable. I never had an imaginary friend. i didn't need one with my supply of siblings, but my granddaughter had one. His name was Archie and she was very protective of him. He was very small and we had to be careful not to step on him. Joyce |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A charming write, full of imagination! Welcome to Passions. Please, check your Email for a Very Special Greeting! " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
ah Charlie ::smiles:: He told me that his name was "Larry" This one is being saved. Thank you for it. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Simon... welcome to our blue pages... this was a lovely first post - and I'm sure Charlie watches over you very well look forward to reading more of you .. love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 I enjoyed this whimsical write! |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Thanx for all the nice comments. The reference to 'RECYCLING' Is related to my Grandad, it's something his dad told him, he told me etc. |
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