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The Delta Queen
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The Delta Queen |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Drifting on the current of a Mississippi dream, Sailing to tranquility, aboard the Delta Queen, Stokers shovel coal below, sweating up a steam, To keep the paddles churnin', down to New Orleans. Up above the pilothouse, Captain at the helm, Lord of all the river, knows its every bend, Keeping watch on "Muddy", as king surveys his realm, For beneath the burnished calm, there's danger to fortend. Off the bow, there's Huck and Jim, aboard their river raft, Below the bluffs of Vicksburg, antebellum grace, Cotton bales piled on the deck, "King Cotton's" fore and aft, Steaming down to Natchez, trailhead of the Trace. Beneath the beacon of Polaris, "Big Muddy" ever flows, The Delta Queen forever sails, in glow of Luna's beam, Soft rippling of the current, sweet song of dream's repose, Adrift upon the memories of a Mississippi dream. [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 10-24-1999).] |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
This poem makes me want to go take the trip. Very nicely done, Mike |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Such a wonderful picture you painted. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I have the picture in my mind and it would look lovely over my sofa! Good one, Mike! ------------------ Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Wonderful imagery Mike! Enjoyed the voyage...... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Well done,beautiful imagery! Liked this much!  ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mike, Nice paint enjoyed the read. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hey, Mike! Being from Missouri and growing up in Hannibal, you can imagine how I can relate to this. Great writing!! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Mike - You really know how to write about the things that matter..ya know?... You know.. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Are you sure you don't write for Broadway? Gods the visual and lyracy of this piece. I almost expect this one to end up as a musical. Cheerful praise to you. ------------------ No matter where you go, somebody's probably already been there and gotten the parking space... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Mike, I like the imagery in this piece. I was on that ship in the Mississippi while reading it. |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Superb imagery, Mike! One can hear the mighty river calling ------------------ "Tread softly, for I have spread my dreams under your feet"~~William Butler Yeats |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank all very much for your gracious comments. They are appreciated. |
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