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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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Heavens' Sail ~~~ A gentle breeze was drifting soft o'er sands beside the sea The shore was cast with boundless lore its' bounty shared for free Her essence carried on the wind from treasured times gone by It spoke of all the times they shared as visions blurred his eye ~ It tingled on his lonesome lips its' tears brought with a sigh The cadence of the crashing waves were mingled with his cry The pangs of love grew stronger still with every passing thought They'd be together ... soon he promised on that ship that sails aloft ~ He slowly walked the tides of time a cane now in his hand The footprints ... if you looked behind were three sets in the sand A loyal friend still at their side who runs to fetch a stick To fetch a smile from those he loved he'd do most any trick ~ At dawns' first light he met a boy with fishing pole and bait They reminisced and spun some yarns he talked about his fate His heart was fading ... borrowed time he spoke of home ... with sacred grace The boy had been there many times a gorgeous cliff above this place ~ His legs were failing ... heart too frail the boy packed up his gear Arm in arm they slowly climbed a path to yesteryear His little dog was first atop a stick was clutched to play The rising sun on golden dew sent mist to greet the day ~ Near the edge ... beneath shaded tree they stopped to catch their breath His finger traced its' trunk in trance the boy played with the dog The crash of surf and seabirds' song were echoed through the years The freshest air from heavens sigh he breathed and shed his fears ~ A rolling mist rose up from sea and hovered on the brink A loving voice called out to him the boy ... knew not what to think Their fingers touched he stepped aboard a ship of floating cloud They turned and raised their hands then smiled Please love our little dog ~ Their ship rose up on gentle breeze they waved ... it passed ... so frail They'll always be together now on their ship with heavens' sail ~ I was that boy ... so long ago it seems like just a dream But if so then where did I get that dog and whose initials are in this tree? ~~~ [This message has been edited by Rex Allen McCoy (edited 07-04-2000).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Dreams coming into existence give rise to new realities. Enjoyable reading. jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! This is so touching and so beautifully done, Rex! I absolutely love it! Denise |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wow! A wonderful poem. Brought a tear to my eye!  |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
jamie ... glad you enjoyed  Denise ... thankyou ... I'm glad you liked it Sharon ... care for a hanky ? |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Rex my friend oh I do so like this muse of yours...wonderful writings with the most incredible images Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nice one, Rex - It gets my vote - and a spot beside Jennifer's "Teddy"?..  |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ooooooooops - forgot the voting part.. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Tracie ... deepest thanks to you you know how to brighten a day Nan ... thankyou and good morning you are most welcome to use this at Port of Poetry ... I'm honoured |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Rex, wow this is so very touching with wonderful imagery, Beautiful! voting. It's been too many nights of being with to now be suddenly without "Jewel" |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, it CAN happen, just like that! [At least it does in my mind...] Nice portrait of yourself, too! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Dark Angel ... thankyou for reading ...I've just started to read your poems lately and find them very well worth reading Sunshine ... thankyou ... I see no reason why it can't happen that way either ... after all ... the initials are in the tree and I have to scoop every day and I have absolutely no imagination ... so it must be true  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ Very tenderly done. I like 'the softer side of Rex' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Rex, this has to be one of your best. Very touching theme and very skillfully executed. Thanks, Pete |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
superb writing perfect imagery and the emotions are a vivid as the images of the waters they sail upon. excellent. jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hummm, I came back for more...so if there is any magic in the click of a mouse, then this must be a sure-fire piece for the book... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Rex this is magnificent! Your reply really cracked me up, scooping everyday and no imagination? scoopin maybe, imagination? Most definitely! (you have one that is) I really liked this one |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Marge ... oooh ... you like my softer side? Pete ... thankyou ... I've just wrote it so ... it's growing on me ... there's a couple others I like as well ... but thanks for your kindness Janet ... thankyou so much ... you write such beautiful replies ... really makes people feel good about themselves Sunshine ... not sure about the click of a mouse ... but a second visit from one so fine ... now that's magic WhtDove ...thankyou ... you're right of course ... my imagination runs freely at times ... hope it never gets me in trouble |
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Siren's Song Junior Member
since 2000-07-02
Posts 17 |
Incredible imagery. This is truely a wonderful poem. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Siren's Song ... thankyou ... glad you liked it ... I'll have to look you up welcome to passions |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow Rex, what a beautifully tender piece of work. I could see each scene as it unfolded. Just wonderful. Bonnie |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
A very captivating piece! Beautiful imagery and thoughts. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Wow,this is awesome and so cool! Gossamerwings ;) |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
It touched me very much. Very good writting!!! LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Rex...this is absolutely wonderful!! Definitely has my vote. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thankyou Bonnie for that lovely reply Marina ... thankyou very much Gossamerwings ... thanks ... glad you liked it thanks for the lovely reply Heather WildChild ... thankyou for your kind words and vote |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Nice poem Rex. Good visualization here and fine rhyme as well. fh |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thankyou Fred ... good to hear from you |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Exceptional writing skills Rex. Many poets like yourself on the board here are exceptional writers, in my opinion, in the old traditional style of poetry. Marge, Elizabeth Santos and I could go on and on. I have to say I see the merit in both styles, traditional and free verse, but I am still convinced in my own mind, that traditonal with well selected words and thoughts is the hardest but most fulfilling. I am going on so. This is a poetic work of art you have written and I love the ambiance of the entire work. The conclusion is wrapped in amazing reminiscence. My good man..my vote is in for sure... Take care.....ethome.. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow! What a lovely, touching story...I'm so glad I saw it...voting! |
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