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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Once she gathered daisy chains, bouquets of childish giggles, days of barefoot grass and sprinklers. Far horizons hooked her gaze; the gate would open, innocence would pass. The rampant years compressed their pungent rush, congealed their robust flavor - and their sting. Her children scattered; now the vapor brush of distance swirls, though muted echoes cling. She hugs each photo, every scripted thought, as tautened threads of longing make her cringe. Their world of fresh-spun innocence can not be hers to hold - she'll only touch the fringe. In bittersweet delight, their visits pass, a chain of giggles trailing in the grass... Dedicated to all 'long distance' grandparents! Lary |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is very nice. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear laryalee: I really like this and especailly the last line. Very descriptive! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Xeonox
since 2000-04-01
Posts 1764CA, USA |
quite a write. I enjoyed every word and how it mingled with the next one. Ronil (One becomes god only when they have fully understood the role of being a human being.) |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I like the way you took me through time in just a few words. I envisioned an entire lifetime. It's a joy to see all children play the same. But, as a grandparent, I can only capture a few of these moments. Thanks. Melton |
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coyote Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 1077 |
Very well said, Lary. I too think the family has lost that "daisy chain" you speak of, everything seems to be long distance nowadays. Growing up, my grandparents were responsible for much of my upbringing, and for instilling what I consider the best of my traits. At one time, we had four generations living together in our small town. Today the town is decayed, much as our society. Houses that once had families are empty, the old timers gone, the newcomers "different", to say the least. "I wish they could see what I see." Thanks. Billy  "The rose, like the cactus flower, protects herself with thorns. We however, impale ourselves on their beauty." |
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~DreamChild~ Senior Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 544in your dreams |
your wordpower here is great, and the image portrayed is heart-seen. thank you for this lovely piece. ~DreamChild~ |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Wish we could all go back to making daisy chains..a refreshing poem. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good write |
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