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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Fisherman's Warf Fisherman's Warf It was chaos on that Sunday With police and barricades And the streets were overcrowded For the gay pride day parade It was chaos down on Fisherman's Warf The streets and shops and walks We were looking for a quiet place Where we could sit and talk The air was steamed with lobster mist The restaurants were jammed With smell of shrimp and oyster shell And shouts of crabs and clam An empty table on the sidewalk Seemed to beckon us Beside pier forty seven's Bustling crowds and tourist bus Shouts of crabs and nice steamed oysters Piercing melodies Touted vats which wreaked of fresh And strong aromas from the sea Then while we waited for our fare A glass of wine or two Made the chaos seem to vanish and There was only me and you Just you and I alone at last To sit and talk things out And there we sat for hours on end With no one else about When we got up and looked around Chaos ruled the scene Jammed with tourists , crab salad plates And heavy lobster steam And roadblocks meant to ease events Planned by the gays that day Only jammed the traffic in and out Of San Francisco Bay It doesn't matter where you are On a crowded avenue Or among a mob at Fisherman's Warf A tete-a-tete is only two Elizabeth Santos |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
what a deliciously wonderful description, Elizabeth! ^_^ I thoroughly enjoyed this piece, captivated 'til the end.. What is "A tete-a-tete.." though?? ^_^ perhaps you should consider submitting this for the book?? my compliments, Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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PrincessPoet Member
since 2000-04-15
Posts 133Long Beach, Calif. |
Rhythm & Usage well done! < !signature-->Your failures in life come from not realizing your nearness to success when you give up. -Yoruba Proverb Poetry & Friendship, PrincessPoet [This message has been edited by PrincessPoet (edited 06-27-2000).] |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Elizabeth, this just took me to a place I'd like to visit someday. Your words painted a beautiful picture. This is wonderful. Bonnie |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Even though I haven't been to Fisherman's Wharf since 93, this brought memories flooding back. I can still smell the sea aromas and remember special moments of a tete-a-tete. Thanks. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Captivating reading.  Very enjoyable.Kevin "Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals." |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a wonderful poem Liz. So descriptive I felt I was there among the chaos. Though glad I wasn't 'cos I hate large crowds and noise. "tete-a-tete" isn't that french for head to head? Maybe I am wrong French was never my best subject. REally enjoyed the poem though. "monuments put from pen to paper turns me into a gutless wonder" Manic street preachers |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 It's amazing what a glass of wine (or two) and some good company can do to focus our attention no matter what distractions avail us... What a wonderful setting for your poem. If you would like a place a little less congested but still romantic, drive down the coast a bit to my neck of the woods in Monterey.Bob <>< |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is fabulous, Elizabeth! I especially love the last line....WOW! That says it all! Denise |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I could see the scene well I agree. The last line really wraps it up nicely. Joy |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Liz, a most enjoyable read as always.  |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
So you're implying that there's any part of the city that isn't always chaotic??? LOL, loved this Liz! Been there, done that, though not on that day! |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Elizabeth, this is really pretty! I could almost smell the flavours of the story u've painted! *S* Really love it If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I enjoyed your comments on this poem. Thank you all for your remarks. This event really happened a few weeks ago. Liz |
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