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Journey Through Time ( Inspired By Augustsky)
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Journey Through Time ( Inspired By Augustsky) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Journey through Time By Paul Wilson Flame of candle shielded by hand Illuminates pathway thru the dark Walking down well-worn path On this journey I embark Stars light up night sky As Harvest moon gives off orange glow Shining moonbeams on a clearing up ahead My mind re-lives dreams of long ago Flame of candle that guided me to this place Suddenly goes dim as Autumn wind begins to blow I turn to leave a voice says don’t go Where it came from I don’t know Be not afraid… come closer the voice says As I stumble in the dark Who are you I ask quite timid I am from the future was her remark You are on a journey she says I am here to help and guide you This night the moon and stars Will share their secrets with you Before we begin this journey You must clear your mind Of all things from your past And all things that bind Come…sit with me awhile she says As the clearing is bathed in purple light Close your eyes… rest your head Before we take flight this night When I awoke she was there To comfort me and take me by the hand Stars and Moon marked our path Through the heavens to a distant land I got to visit and talk with All my relatives from another time One by one they welcomed me As we travelled through space and time Back to the 1700’s Our destination to another world so vast Stopping in a foreign land Greeted by relatives from the past They told me of struggles and hardships Endured through the years Battles fought and won With their blood, sweat and tears Onward we travelled to the 1800’s So much has changed over the years Wild West and gold rush the big news Iron horse and telegraph greeted the pioneers Spent some time with relatives Some farmers some ranchers some outlaws Stories they shared with me made me wonder I guess we all have our flaws Spent time in the South with the blue and gray Just to spend time with my great great grandfather The stories he told me I’ll never forget Especially those about my fathers father Into the 1900’s we set our sights I knew my journey was about to end Through time and space we traversed Back to the clearing we did descend The year 2020 pulled us back to the present Time spent with the past I’ll never forget Relatives I met and places I’ve seen Hopefully are not over yet I hope one day my children’s children Will travel through time and space Just to visit me and relive history all over again To walk in my footsteps and visit those in a different place Copy Righted 8-14-2020 ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Starmcneil 1955 Member Posts 174 Alberta, Canada |
Absolutely delightful...you wove time so well that the vision opened clearly for me...what a trip...thank you and thank you to augustsky...love the beauty and vision |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Karen...So glad you like this. I had a wonderful time writing it, and thank you Sky for the inspiration...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Oh..Poet Paul, I'm Honored if I had even the tiniest bit to do with this beautiful creation. What an Enchanting journey you take us on, I Loved every step!  Well said,& I Enjoyed my friend.. Sky~ Sometimes..Miracles are just good people |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
These visits with our people that have gone before..laid a path for us..how Incredible. My 2nd read, did I say I loved your piece Paul.. Sky~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sky...You had very much to do with me writing this, you planted the seed with your poem about your ancestors. All I did was help it grow. Thank you so much for the idea. This is the first positive poem I've written in over 8 months. Thanks again dear lady. I hope one day I can return the favor...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You creative side is beautiful when stoked Paul. I knew you had this in you, and glad to see it coming to the fore once again. It’s a beautiful thing to witness how other poets work can inspire us as poets ourselves. A very enjoyable weave, sir. Michael |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...Thank you so much for your positive reply. I think I could have put a more personal touch ( relationship) to my ancestors in this, but then that gives me an idea for my next Journey Through Time. I am reminded of a saying, goes something like this " A man is not an island by himself and cannot stand alone" we must be receptive to the help of others and never. never close the door to our faith and beliefs. Thanks my friend for allowing me to visit you from time to time via e mail and telepathically...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This one gave me chills. Not in a bad way. It feels magical, and reminds me of time travel movie scenes. Also, some of my most beautiful memories happened under a harvest moon. Your mention of it makes me smile with calm. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Temptress...Thanks so much for taking time to read and reply, I really appreciate it, especially when I can make someone as sweet as you smile...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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