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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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A wisp of exhaust...telling briefly of goodbye, unheard, unseen by both as tail lamps spoke of the corner’s stop. If only he had moved, just seconds earlier, had shown the courage to face the years between them. Years that had been somewhat harsh upon him, ever unsure of his next step forward into parts unknown...he bore his fears heavily. Fear which gripped a kind heart, keeping hesitance always near, staring back into eyes of kindness...caring eyes... He knew he must not falter this one moment of his life. Yet, even knowing this, his grip upon the envelope tightened ever slightly as he fought the demons to simply just open, just read what he feared most....that which he could not control... Glancing toward the mantle...where memories lay openly for prying eyes to glimpse a piece of his history, past destinies...a small picture, somewhat weathered and having only the colors of day and night to bring into contrast the beauty of a small piece of a man’s soul... As a boy... Two children, puppy love was said to be.... Standing awkwardly before a cake...for they shared one common bond...being minutes apart in age.. One might have thought them twins, were it not for two sets of doting parents scattered in separate states....Some say fate drew them together...others scoffed...laughed...what silliness could.... Shuddering back into reality, the dampness of nerves soggy upon the envelope...he knew time had come....Ever carefully opening the seal, exposing fine paper, a glimpse of delicate cursive script...his heart racing madly....tearing at his will... Unfolding the letter, noticing a postmark of two decades past....and a single picture of two children...his heart raced madly...almost swooning into a faint...Could this be? (GO TO PROSE FORUM FOR PT. III....thanx) AND Part Four...thanx [This message has been edited by Magnus (11-30-2003 02:34 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
God Barry! You are one incredible story-teller! INCREDIBLE! I was hanging on the edge of my seat... now... to go back and get part 1 to put it in my library with this one... |
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PsychoticBunni Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 162Mythical Atlantis |
wow. fate really does twist and turn. especially when manipulators like yourself twist it in beautiful and heartwrenching words. i wonder did they get doubles from the kodak developer??? Meg Meg- And the Texan pushed the Mexican out of the plane and screamed, "Long live the ALAMO!!!!!!!!!" |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Gotcha now, don't I....Huh Dix...?? Now, the craving shall drive the sane to sheer blubbering lunacy....waiting for the next statement....hmmmmm, where might this lead? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
hang in there Meg....I shall take you girls by the hand...and into the past we go.... |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yep, Barry...I'm waiting for more...... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Yahuh...a true rip roaring Magnus standard of perfection... I'm waiting too. TD |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...going to prose now...great read!! |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Barry, I love your stories (but you knew that). What a mind you have...Off to Part III. Don't tell her that I know...but my daughter is over my shoulder reading this one. (smiles) Patricia |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!! Barry you are a fantastic storyteller! Excellent write!! Hugs~ ~ To love and be loved |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Fabulous!! Fabulous!! Fabulous!! How I would love to be able to tell stories like this. But since I can't, thankfully, you can and I get the pleasure of reading them! A definite keeper, Pts. 1 and 2. Huggles, Marti 'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.' |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ And so ... onward I go ... into prose~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You're just determined I'll find more rooms in this home than just Open, right? *G* |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry Not only are you a talented poet but you are also an amazing storeyteller. This was great! Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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pictureme Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 248Ohio, USA |
Ok Magnus you have me hooked.....I am new to this site and I sure hope I can find III. Totally awesome read that keeps the reader wanting s'more! I am impressed with your talent and will follow this thru for as long as you do! :-) Thanks for sharing this....and now where oh where and how do I get to part III? pictureme :-) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
And time goes on.. and on... our past becomes who we are... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
(GO TO PROSE FORUM FOR PT. III....thanx) AND Part Four...thanx ~&~  |
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