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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... 
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Looking Back Old tire swing sways gentle in morning breeze. It’s old, ragged rope matching the limb it hangs upon. Unused for so long the rain has filled to overflowing. Watching the wind ripple and spill the water overboard. A sob, then a laugh as memories flood, then overcome. Shaking of white-haired head seeing the frenzy the tire once knew. The boys would play the tire would orbit dangerously. Seemed every other day a collision would bring fresh injury. They didn’t care at all busted lip, knots on head, black eyes. Mama would nurse abit and back they rushed for more. Now, the old tire hangs unused, except for birdbath. Old man with rusted, priceless memories looking back, once upon a time. bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Oh, this poem is precious, full of childhood images of fun, yet the vision still provides a purpose. |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
ummm.. I have no words.. this is such a magical poem.. and gues what?!! I found how 2 vote!! And I voted for this one.. such a wonderful piece of artwork.. another bleeding masterpiece.. *_^ Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful poem, Daniel! Very touching!  Denise |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
Thank y'all so much for the input! hey YU, what is this vote thang? Do y'all have to wade through those N'rthners down at the post office? seriously...thank y'all, bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
B~ A fun-filled nostalgic render. Enjoyed. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Loved this nostalgic little trip.... What a great picture you penned. Bonnie |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Precious memories to hold are the ones worthwhile. |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
again, thanks for the input all! bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ahhh...back in time...and with such beautiful memories !  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BUMP ! This is so good - back for another view. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Vote!! I love poems with a touch of nostalgy and melancholy...Guess I'm juz a hopeless romantic *S* If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
thank you each for your encouragement, it is warmly received and appreciated! and Marge thank you so much for double dippin! Daniel...aka: bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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