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Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
0 posted 2008-10-04 01:14 PM

“AWAY FOR A WHILE”
by
BILL CHARLES
~~~~
Been away for a while, too long of a journey,
trials and tribulations were many along the way,
seen hell at times and then made my way back,
was in too many modes of complete disarray…

I reflect how quickly the years have disappeared,
but not too talk more, enough of this and that,
I came back tonight to post this poetry of mine,
perhaps meet poets of before, and others to chat…

My muse is of romance, love, and lost dreams,
words I write for you to ponder is my affliction,
some writings may touch you, yet others may not,
read them if you will for I’d be very beholden…
~~~~
© Copyright 2008 Bill Charles - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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1 posted 2008-10-04 01:39 PM

Our troubadour is baaack! Hi, Bill! Gosh, you have been sorely missed!

What a pleasure to be reading your words again! May all your trials and tribulations be behind you now that you have returned to our pip home! It has changed somewhat. Some of our old friends are no longer here ~ but we have many new ~ and talented! ~ friends among us now.

Giving you a humongous, welcome-back hug,
Linda



Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
2 posted 2008-10-04 02:00 PM

Welcome back, dear Bill!! Yes, you have been missed very much. I do love your poetry and it is really a wonderful gift to have you among us again! May your tribulations be forgotten and may your days be filled with joy and creativity.

Love and a warm welcome back hug!
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)
Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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3 posted 2008-10-04 02:36 PM

I don't think I know you Bill but nice to meet you. I hope you troubles are behind you. I'm looking forward to reading your poetry.
                                     Ida
Bill Charles
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4 posted 2008-10-04 03:08 PM

Earth Angel,

Yes, it's been a long time, and it feels good to be writing again. Sorry to hear about some of the friends of old, but I look forward to meeting the new poets here...

Thank you for the hug,

BC
Bill Charles
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5 posted 2008-10-04 03:11 PM

Margherita,

Thank you for your kind words about my poetry. I hope to be writing again for a long time to come.

A'hhhh, those hugs and kind words mean a lot.

thanks again,

BC
Bill Charles
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6 posted 2008-10-04 03:13 PM

Ida,

Always glad to meet the new poets here. The troubles are gone in the past, never to return.

Thank you for the kind words, and I look forward to reading your writings also...

BC
steavenr
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7 posted 2008-10-04 03:29 PM

as it is said, "that which does not destroy us, makes us better"...good to see that you have not only survived your difficulties, but have thrived from them

welcome back (from one who leaves and returns, leaves and returns) at least, I can be counted on for that...need to go back and read some of your work...
ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22
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Michigan, USA
8 posted 2008-10-04 03:51 PM

So very nice to see you again here on the blue pages. Welcome always back Bill.
Glad to have you feeling better.
Nan
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9 posted 2008-10-04 05:50 PM

Farewell troubled days
Wisdom returns to share with
Family of friends
secondhanddreampoet
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10 posted 2008-10-04 06:25 PM

a fine 'write'!

especially EXCELLENT line:

"My muse is of romance, love, and lost dreams,
words I write for you to ponder is my affliction(!)"

serious applause!!
LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28
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Australia, Victoria
11 posted 2008-10-04 09:56 PM


Welcome back Bill and although we have never met I wish you well. The fact that

you are writing again shows that you are overcoming your problems and are back among friends. Good luck to you my friend.

Lindsay
Bill Charles
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12 posted 2008-10-04 11:38 PM

steavenr,

Ah yes, I totally agree with your wisdom. To thrive from the past is heaven sent... Thank you for the kind words,

BC


This Diamond,

Nice to see you again on these pages of blue. Thank you for the welcome back...

BC


secondhanddreampoet,

Thank you for the applause, it's very appreciated...

BC
Bill Charles
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13 posted 2008-10-04 11:40 PM

Nan,

My dearest friend, hello. Thank you for taking the time when I needed it, and also for your friendship. May all your days be filled with a smile...

BC
Bill Charles
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14 posted 2008-10-04 11:43 PM

LindsayP,

We have not yet met and I thank you for your kind thoughts. I miss the many friends here I have made over the years. The best to you...

BC
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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15 posted 2008-10-05 12:12 PM

My muse is of romance, love, and lost dreams,
words I write for you to ponder is my affliction,
some writings may touch you, yet others may not,
read them if you will for I’d be very beholden…


a very fine muse to have too Mr Charles!
Welcome back to our pages blue... I remember your name from a few years back.. good to have you with us again... love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........
Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
16 posted 2008-10-05 12:44 PM

Roniece Dawson-Bruce,

It's good to be back here for sure. Hope to see friends from the past, and also make new ones...

thanks for your reply,

BC
Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 posted 2008-10-05 02:52 PM

Yo Bill Charles,

It's nice to meet you.

This is a fine poem, I like it okay.

Bobby
Marge Tindal
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18 posted 2008-10-05 03:08 PM

Bill~
ALWAYS nice to see you spill some ink on the pages blue, Bill~
Can't wait for one of your truly romantic pieces~

*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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Bill Charles
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19 posted 2008-10-05 06:03 PM

Robert E. Jordan,

It's nice to meet you also, and thank you for your reply...

BC
Bill Charles
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20 posted 2008-10-05 06:05 PM

Marge,

Ah yes, the ink has been spilled on these blue pages once again.

A romantic piece coming up shortly... Thanks for the reply...

BC
1slick_lady
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21 posted 2008-10-05 11:41 PM

BC welcome back
Bill Charles
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22 posted 2008-10-06 12:21 PM

1slick_lady,

Thank you for the welcome. Nice to read your writings once again...

BC
jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
23 posted 2008-10-06 05:26 PM

Ah, good to see you again Bill...like family coming home. This was a terrific way to say Hello again....look forward to a lot more from you...always enjoyed the read.

j.
Larry C
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24 posted 2008-10-06 05:44 PM

Well sir, welcome home. It is indeed a pleasure to see you back. I'm still in Arizona. You?

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.
sklagurl17
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25 posted 2008-10-06 07:13 PM

Lovely.
garysgirl
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26 posted 2008-10-06 09:10 PM

Hello my hopeless romantic buddy!!
Good to see you back on the pages of blue, Bill.
I've been going and returning quite often myself.
Seems as if the blue pages call me back, though.
Looking forward to reading more of your work.
BIG Hugs,
Ethel
Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
27 posted 2008-10-06 11:36 PM

Jwesley,

Good to see you still here writing as you do. Yes, it's like coming home for sure, and thanks for the welcome home, as I've missed these blue pages.

Larry C,

Thanks for the welcome home to these blue pages. It's been too long away. I'm in British Columbia now, what a beautiful place it is. Not sure if I like all the snow though...

sklagurl17,

Appreciate you're reply. Will be reading your poetry for sure...

garysgirl,

Hello you romantic you. I'm glad to be back, and plan on posting regularly. Yes, one can never go away from these blue pages for long.
thanks for reading my work, and the warm reply...

Thank you all,

BC
nakdthoughts
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28 posted 2008-10-09 05:35 PM

Just ((hugs))

M
Paul Wilson
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29 posted 2008-10-09 06:26 PM

Bill...Glad too see you've come full circle and are back here sharing your poetry with us once again. Sort of like the song "Hotel California" You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.Welcome back my friend...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul
Bill Charles
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30 posted 2008-10-10 12:57 PM

nakdthoughts - that would be a good thing for sure, nice to see you...

Paul - Yes, it seems one can never leave these blue pages for long. Good to be back writing and posting once again...

BC
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31 posted 2008-10-17 02:55 PM

I know the being away all too well and hope to be able to slide back in here one of these days for more than a moment. *S*

It's good to know you'll be here. *S*
Bill Charles
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32 posted 2008-10-17 03:44 PM

suthern - I felt even while away the drawing back of the blue pages. It's been a while, but back I came. Looking forward to reading you once again...

BC
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