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Prints of Shortsands |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now 
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Only a slip of pulp and adhesive, color and gloss gleam on the face- turned over, it`s gone; just white, white, white. This is when one-hour was quick, long before digital magic, maybe disposable point-and-shoot because the young lovers were penniless; no mobile phoning to hurry, or distract- the infamous web still just a dream in middle-class America. See how they cling- they are honeymooners or vacationing lovers, all the same... here he struts, gold muscles in the sunlight, hamming for the camera- there, she`s caught in a graceful half-turn, dancing away from the viewfinder- longing to be caught by those same hands. Smiles, white by the foaming waves, impossible joy in the August sun. Here, closer in the sand, the blonde shine, the yearning reflected in his blue gaze returned by hers alone. Heat, on the skin- pinked by the day, glimpse of green gingham daisy-trimmed bikini top; how he bites his bottom lip forever- and the diamond`s wink, new on her hand. . . . *I was just having fun going through old pictures  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Nice photo, nice looking couple, they seem very happy. My wife and I often laugh at the times when we had to scrape change together to get 25 cent chili-dogs from Der Wienershnitzel. $2.16 and we had eight dogs to go... dinner and leftovers. Didn't have a television, computer, or cell phones. How much easier it seemed to just live. Your poem was a joy to read. Thanks for sharing. Have fun with the pictures. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thanks, Andrew Scott.. yeah, I`m never sure if it really was a simpler, `better` time, or if it`s simply glazed by nostalgia~!  . Best~ Amaryllis |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Hi, A, and perhaps there was a time, in the late 40's and 50's, that people simply had TIME and what a gift that would be today. Seems like we lost that concept of just taking: 'time.' extraordinary writing, Jeff |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Love the concept if relating a view of old photographs. I quite enjoyed it. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine writing. Thank you for sharing the photo and the time with us, Amaryllis. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Great writing. I am unable to see the photo for whatever reason!! Marti I do the <color=orange><b>MS Walk</color></b> everyday!! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Your words paint the picture, Amaryllis, and very well indeed. Although we're inclined to only remember the good times I have no doubt that it was a better time. Helen |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You captured a great moment here, so hearwarming and such an endearing poem, A~ Those were the days when we had our whole life in front of us and the sky was the limit. Made me smile at the memory. Hugs, you~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Amaryllis...Such a lovely emotive quality to this, touched with the patina of time. Wonderful writing. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure to read...James |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
I want to thank all who have commented here, it is so very appreciated! My best~ Amaryllis A pile of scribbles here: |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wonderful imagery, dear Amaryllis. The photo inspired you most beautifully. Love, Margherita |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..Amaryllis..>>i much enjoyed the poem; it captures the happiness so well ..spiros ------- |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thank you very much, Margherita! The picture is flavored with years. . Thank you also, Spiros~ I appreciate your stopping by to read me~! . My best~ Amaryllis . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~g~ A pile of scribbles here: |
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