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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
The old canoe was hidden under the brush, Left there, forgotten many years ago. Peeling, faded birch bark; splintered paddles, seats, what was left of them, hanging limply. Seeing it there brought a glimpse of the past. Like a movie in slow motion, a scene from yesterday replayed itself vividly in my mind. Paddling, just the two of us, on the placid lake; Over the hill, kissing the horizon, a tangerine sunset, surrounded by soft peach clouds, silhouetted the gulls, swooping gracefully to the water, As they sang their evening song dusk turned to darkness, bringing with it the stars, We paused, laying the paddles aside, watching the moonlight waltz across the water. Silently, in the stillness of the warm summer’s eve; leaning back into your arms, drifting past yesterday, we floated, into the love of every tomorrow. Looking at you now, staring down at that forgotten canoe, A smile crosses your face, a sparkle ignites in your eyes, Three decades have passed, but oh, how our hearts remember. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bonnie~ Oh, what joy at this scene - alive and laden with memories. 'we floated, into the love of every tomorrow' You've a real talented piece of work here. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
A truely beautiful picture you've painted with your words ... conjures up a few fond memories of my own ... and is that not for what poetry was meant? Nicely done  Rex |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Bonnie; I love this beautiful nostalgic poem. Nothing will spark up things better than memories of the passionate beginnings. You've put it all to verse so perfectly. Love, Ellie |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful Bonnie! So wonderfully picturesque, very well penned indeed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
The love leaks from your words! 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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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Bonnie, memories live forever don't they?? Wonderful poem. . . ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
memories never die ~H |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This was a joy to read. What can I say? Expressive, golden images, and freshness. You have a wonderful talent. Kathleen |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Marge, Thanks so much, your words mean alot. Rex, Thanks, aren't those memories great! Ellie, As always, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kit, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Jamie, Thanks, I'm sure that old canoe is leaking too. Sven, Thanks, and yes, those memories will go on forever. Heather - Thanks so much. Irish - Thanks for the encouraging reply. I truly do appreciate all of your replies, they mean so much. Bonnie |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Great images and wonderfulness of memories. Enjoyed. Pete |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Bonnie the first free verse I believe I've seen from you. I have to say no matter which way you go, you have a way with your imagery that just brings it alive! This was exceptional! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A grand poem true, it is often a wonder what memories can bring forth as images from the heart... a very great read... Thanks for it Bonnie. regards, sudhir |
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MagnoliaBlue Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 367 |
I really love this beautiful read. Cherished memories. Thanks for sharing this. MagnoliaBlue ~My Skipper Jim I love you! Your Lady June~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Paddling, just the two of us, on the placid lake; Over the hill, kissing the horizon, a tangerine sunset, surrounded by soft peach clouds, silhouetted the gulls, swooping gracefully to the water, As they sang their evening song dusk turned to darkness, bringing with it the stars, We paused, laying the paddles aside, watching the moonlight waltz across the water. Silently, in the stillness of the warm summer’s eve; leaning back into your arms, drifting past yesterday, we floated, into the love of every tomorrow. Looking at you now, staring down at that forgotten canoe, A smile crosses your face, a sparkle ignites in your eyes, Three decades have passed, but oh, how our hearts remember. ---------------- Bonnie this is SO beautiful... just perfectly lovely... graceful and sweet with love's lasting images wonderful work...one of my favs of yours headed to my file  take care jm |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Pete - Thanks so much. Rebecca - Thanks, means a lot coming from you. Sudhir - Such a kind reply, thank you. June - Glad you enjoyed, thanks so much. JM - Wow, thanks, means a lot. Thank you all for your kind replies, they truly are appreciated. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh this is a wonderful piece..I liked the picture it portrayed Lovely poem Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
well written poem... good work If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Tracie & Avanti - Thanks so much for reading, and for your kind replies. Bonnie |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Bonnie, this is lovely beyond words! Denise |
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monte Junior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 33 |
you must have really enjoyed your times in that canoe, how simply romantic.... |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
I really enjoyed this poem. I guess everyone has a Canoe in their past. What memories this evoked. |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
This is such a peaceful poem.. Placid Lake and the forgotten canoe. How we all hope we have our own canoe? - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Denise - Thank you, you're so kind. Monte - Sure did, thanks! Linda - Maybe not a canoe, but some kind of vessel, thank you. James - Thanks so much, I hope everyone does too. All of your kind replies are so greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bonnie |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Made me think back over my 18 yrs I've known my husband. Thank you for the wonderful memeries. LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Thanks Heather, glad it brought back some of those special times. Bonnie |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
wow! this is so awesome bonnie! i felt like i was right there in your dream of yesterday... my favorite lines: "Over the hill, kissing the horizon, a tangerine sunset, surrounded by soft peach clouds..." great imagery..!! love it!! dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Thanks for the kind reply dg, means alot that you read it. Bonnie |
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