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Sand.... (repost from 6 -- thinking of the summer)
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Sand.... (repost from 6 -- thinking of the summer) |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sand I stare as they dry and roll to the ground symmetrical, circular, crystalline shapes in the blaze of the sun, like flawed diamonds, reflecting, the rainbow as they fall. Closer I stare and watch their dances in the ocean breeze They skip and float on the curves of their Coppertone colored world Moving and flying and landing where they know NOT. Pounded by the ocean to their cosmic minute existence I want to brush them aside but, I dare NOT. Is it the beauty of the sand that I see, or the interesting places they sit on your tan, as you lay by the ocean in the breeze? James Parker Haley Feb 16, 2000 |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
alluring it is and i hope it is |
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notlikely2 Member
since 2000-06-16
Posts 308UK |
Brilliant! I am glad you reposted this as I only joined the forum today. Thank you. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Thanks Walt...it is it is... notlikely2, well welcome then to a fun and friendly place to be.. Parker |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
I really enjoyed reading this... it sure brought me some wonderful thoughts... lovely poem. Peppermint Life is a Wheel |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
in the blaze of the sun, like flawed diamonds, reflecting, the rainbow as they fall. Closer I stare and watch their dances in the ocean breeze -------------- I want to brush them aside but, I dare NOT. Is it the beauty of the sand that I see, or the interesting places they sit on your tan, as you lay by the ocean in the breeze? -------------- perfect imagery p-man perfect emotions too heres to a long hot summer  later-sunburn-gator jm [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 06-16-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
i remember this one James. I always liked it. Nice of you repost it as summer nears. BTW....since Sven has excepted your challenge in his poem...when can we expect yours? Marina |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
James...Your poem about sand has made me longing for the ocean, to feel the sand between my toes and feet, I just got back from the beach with a tan, reflecting from the sand!haha  When are you going to post that beautiful poem of yours???? [This message has been edited by A Romantic Heart (edited 06-16-2000).] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
This brings back memories of hours spent at the beach looking at the grains of sand and tring to get it out of the swimsuit Great writing Parker, thanks for reposting, I don't think I caught this the first time around! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
peppermint35, well you are welcome. Janet, thank you dear, just watch wear those sands land... Marina, thanks, it wasn't a true challenge to Sven, but if he wants to do it, more power. ARH, well then you were having all he fun.... Butterflies, well you are welcome too, a beach girl eh..... gotta love it. Parker |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
How I love the beach and watching the tide, this brings back memories, and how I love your poem. Thanks for re-posting this, I missed it the first time Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Melissa Honeybee, thanks for your reply.. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Clever, Parker. I enjoyed this again! ~ Claire |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Nice written. Enjoyed the read!!! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Meadowmuse, thank you, haven't seen you in awhile, missed your lovely poetry. vandana, thank you. Parker |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Parker, thanx for replying to my one syllable poem...am here to return the favor ditto Janet Marie's comments...l love these two stanzas best..such lovely description of the sand here...like "flawed diamonds", "Coppertone colored world", "cosmic minute existence"....WOW! LOL at the ending...like the personal ad, you once again show such delightful cheek here glad i didnt miss this |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
James~ What a wonderful read...imagine where all those minute little pieces of sand have traveled to and from...very visual piece I loved it Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
kaile, thank you, if you like a little humor, checkout "I Wished Upon a Falling Star" a little cheek their... tracie66, thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it. Parker |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
mmm....I can almost feel the warm sunrays and the sand squishing up between my toes....indeed a very visual and a very beautiful piece. *Krista Knutson* "Cherish your vision; Cherish your ideals; Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts. If you remain true to them, your world will at last be built." ~James Allen~ "We've made houses for hatred...it's time we made a place where people's souls may be seen and made safe"...~Jewel~ |
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