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Wiser Eyes - about a 60's teen idol when he's 85, in 2030!
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Wiser Eyes - about a 60's teen idol when he's 85, in 2030! |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Wiser Eyes The silent stalls still haunt him He walks among the gloom He almost hears the sounds again The memories start to loom He walks on now, his step is slow, His hair now silver gray His eyes still hold the same bright light They did in younger days He sits down now and hardly moves His eyes sweep over the scene His thoughts move backward to a time When he sang of a homecoming queen Sometimes, but only rarely now Someone will stop to say "Hey, didn't you used to be that guy....?" It always makes his day His daughters come to see him And bring the grandkids too They love to hear the stories of The things he used to do He tells them of the crazy days The concerts and the shows Of having fun, but getting lost The things he didn't know He sorts his life through wiser eyes And ponders each decision He knows he made some bad mistakes Which came to their fruition He thinks back on his past two wives Still cares so deeply for them He thinks of them as rare gems, both Still feels they were good for him He slowly rises and starts back up To the house that's been his home He remembers all the laughter here And regrets ever having to roam Though alone he lives through quiet days He still can hear the crowd He thinks of all good times he's had And almost laughs out loud He still gets mail from his dear fans And relishes the time He spends with letters and each card To them he's like fine wine They still proclaim their love for him In every line they write He feels so blessed to have them still They're cherished in his sight Much later as he drifts to sleep He thinks his life's been good He'd like to start all over again And relive it if he could As dreams begin to take him now He smiles within his sleep He's riding out in front again This victory he'll keep |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Memories from upon a stage Where peace and love did grow Flashbacks in lyrics of age Where he once was the show Turmoil and confusion were the way For the many souls of our land Memories of yesteryear I must say Are but nothing short of grand. Very lovely piece(peace) loved it much  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Liked it American Princess...smooth...James |
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shy lady Junior Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 10 |
I really like this poem, it's sad but beautiful. Very nicely done.. Shy Lady |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful story American Princess! What a great feeling to be able to look back on life with happiness and no regrets. Very nicely penned! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
AmericanPrincess~ What a wonderful job you did with this concept. Tracing the steps of his rock and roll to the steps that take him home. I'll bet there are many idols who stood on the stage as celebrities that have these very recollections. I enjoyed the read very much. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Thanks Mark, I liked yours also. This poem is based on true facts in this particular celeb's life! American Princess It's only me, thinking out loud... |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
Princess....Princess....what can I say! You have excelled all expectation with this one. I laughed...then I cried (yes real salty ones!) then I reflected on how nice it must be to reach a ripe old age and look back on your achievements....not just the usual small dents that people make but whopping great creaters that influenced and shaped peoples lives......magic! You must write more my friend..xx |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Wonderful poem. My father still relives his teenage life. He is eighty and still dances a few times a week on the dancefloor..and yes he loves all the fast dances too.ha ha..even the polka.. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
What a wonderful piece this is!!! I think you did a great job on this one.....it's a well-written story, and I'm going to go read it once more!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I like it very much, princess. I doubt if there are many past rock stars who can remember anything! |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
interesting concept... i liked this poem a lot, a fresh concept, nice ballad form....nicely done american princess "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- rlt |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Thank you James.. I tried! Thank you Marge...I personalized this abit for this particular celeb, which his fans will notice, but I think you're right, alot of the stars of the past will have the same feelings. What a big part of our young memories they were! Thanks again, American Princess It's only me, thinking out loud... |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
And thank you everyone else! I'm glad you enjoyed it.. American Princess It's only me, thinking out loud... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This made me think for some reason, of Rick Nelson, who never made it to 85, sadly. But I know it applies to many. Great poem, I truly enjoyed it. catalinamoon |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Dear Cat, Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it's a shame about Rick Nelson..but this one's not about him...this one's about a "Daydream Believer!" Nuf said! American Princess It's only me, thinking out loud... |
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