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Just A Dream
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Just A Dream |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
I wandered by the river where a strange tree grew, with leaves of bright vermillion, and bark of shining blue. Beneath its shade an old man sat with wizened face that knew, I was so sorely lost that day, beneath its mottled hue. From tattered books that were my life, he read soft' and slow' aloud. Spoke of things that felled my gaze, and no man would be proud. With cupping hands he held my pain, and bade my guilt release. Said, don't you know, my troubled son, all men have books as these? I felt the power within his touch, the warmth within his grace, and when I looked into his eyes.... I saw my father's face. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Very touching, Redstart. And that is all I have to say. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
Dreams are strange, Jerry. My thoughts are with you and all the folk of South Louisiana. I watched a newsreel of a woman being saved from her car, today. She was all but dead, and some angel saved her. And her, little dog. Warmed my heart, yes it did. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh so poignant poetry. Your ending touched me deeply. Great work, it's a real pleasure to read you Red. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Beautiful piece redstart best to you,jo |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Beautiful piece Redstart best to you,jo |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Yes, all of us have those books. Comforting verses here. |
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