Open Poetry #48 |
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I've Aged a Bit...But it's all Good |
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Sunshine
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Seems to me I've done aged a bit, but it's all really good for me, especially if I can find my behind down and about by the sea... In St. Kitts we catamaraned, we communed, summoning spirit libations; we met all sorts of friendly folk all joining some sun celebration... in St. Croix by Hotel on the Cay we loved the island way of living take it easy, rest, and sway with the breezes that are a'giving, in Dominica, come see the whales and dolphins all in pods, 90% chances of sightings, by gosh it was 100%, by the gods... so down and about by Grenada way we sailed into its lively port meeting subjects from all lands, down there by the resorts. So now slightly sunburned, but a bit tan I am once again bound 'round by land but locked, I am not, for by memory I'm a blink again by sea, and sand. ![]() (c) KRJ 2-6-12 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You looking good, my friend, and from the tenor of your sweet poem you had a fine old time doing the tropic. I enjoyed the poem, and aging, if done in style, ain't bad a'tall. And you seem to be doing just that. At a cocktail party, one woman said to another, |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I'm eating my heart out... Lori ![]() |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Much enjoyed, my friend and it appears you had a wonderful time. As far as aging goes ... Still look awfully youthful to me!!! j. [This message has been edited by jwesley (02-07-2012 12:33 AM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice to have some fun in the sun...James |
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Balladeer
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Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very nice recount of a very nice time...and, Sunshine....you are looking GOOD!!!!! ![]() |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
oh such beauty in each stanza, this was such a lovely imagery filled write and I love the pic of you sunshiny girl ![]() Love is the life of the soul... |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Beautiful! Oh yeah the view is okay too, I suppose. ![]() |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Sweetsun...I can only imagine how good it is...enjoyed the poem lady |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Karilea, your wonderful experience is rendered very vividly and I enjoy it, especially now that we are having snow and very low temperatures. Forget about age, you look great and happy! Margherita |
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Kit McCallum
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Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
From the words to the picture ... both are terrific Karilea! You look fabulous! ![]() Best wishes, /Kit |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"for by memory I'm a blink again by sea, and sand." Wonderful memories, and a joyful escape even if only for a moment! Excellent write, Ms. Sunshine. ![]() JL ![]() Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Hey Sunshine, just curious as to what port the photo was taken in...looking at the rail, on-ship, I presume?? j. |
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Sunshine
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James - the location is Grenada...from our veranda off our cabin. Grenada was our southermost stop - and while only in the 80's, the sun was fierce on the skin. Thank you all for your lovely commments. It was a nice trip - especially since the groundhog saw his shadow and like Margherita, we're now back in snow weather mode. But my tan looks great compared to my co-workers!! Now, to start planning the next escapade... and someday I may write a poem about the pole dancing... ![]() |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Oh, Boy!! Definitely looking foward to the next installment!! Sure some blue water down there. Glad you had fun. j. |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..bravo Sunshine..looking great..i see poems in your eyes..>>spiros |
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Sunshine
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James, working on it... Spiros...you look too closely, but yes, you see just that. ![]() |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Sunkissed and beautiful! I live near the beaches, but it's far too cold for sand between my toes this time of year. ![]() |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Ms. Sunshine, enjoyed your poem, your beauty shines brightly. Ms. E |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You are a beauty, mid-west girl-- you've always had that set of...teeth. But some of us, unfortunate, must greet each year with grief. Not all of us are standards for a cruise ship ad, or Fuji isle... Some of use count pils from vials and place them in a calendriss. I look at you and I believe: "She smells just like Sweet Honesty!" Talcum. Towels (fluffy white) and polished nails so French they're white. I'll bet you own a nice sarong, with fringe that teases not-too-wrong. I imagine boys that get you drinks so fast so you'll forget. With a Perino, tall and carrot sticks carved like small dolls so you'll be naughty with the dip. ![]() Yep, I'm seeing all of this, and not a bit of it in me. Grace is for the beautiful-- the witchiness, that's you, and ME. I'm leaning with the fringe these days, my upper thighs (seen better days) but actually they ruled the nights. (And held the title pretty tight.) I guess that's all I have to say. You're always pretty, night and day. A Swimmer, synchronized! I say! * * * Happy Valentino Day! <3 |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've been chained to my desk... but through this, I enjoyed your vacation vicariously! *S* Glad you had a wonderful time!! |
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Sunshine
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Ladies, thank you for the comments... and serenity, my dear dear... that lady you described? Only in our dreams and drams, lovey! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Oh, I like this. I want to go! I want to see it, too. You gave me a big dose of wanderlust. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
A delightful poem, filled with Sunshine..:-) And the picture of that perty gal, makes a country boy blush, and look down at his feet... "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." |
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