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EllenMoran
Junior Member

since 2002-01-03

Posts 24

0 posted 2002-01-03 12:39 PM

(this is the closest I could find to a "nervous newbie posting" icon)

The rocks crunched
ever so softly beneath my feet
as I entered your memory.
With lullabies of a grandmother’s scolding
and the gentle rhythmic squeak of swings,
I was just another passerby
picking out a foothold against the flood of time.
Blue and green and gray
is my stained memory of you.
Though I was just a passerby;
I could have been there
anyday or everyday;
on that day you knew me.
Soul-communion,
and I went dumb, the gentle power
of generations eternal awing me.
In all the languages, no words, níl aon focal …
only a struggling to reach the omniscience
of eyes, heart, mind.
"I will return"
I promised you,
and I know when I do
you will know me again.

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

1 posted 2002-01-03 02:03 AM

Let me be the first to welcome you and tell you this is absolutely terrific writing!
I mean it. Glad you are here.

'Fiction is the truth inside the lie.' ~Stephen King

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

2 posted 2002-01-03 10:19 AM

Welcome To Passion's!
This is really good first post.
Wonderful way you weave the words of time and memory.

Deb

Solstice Son
Member

since 2000-09-19

Posts 469

3 posted 2002-01-03 11:21 AM

OOOOOOOoooooooooOOOOOOooooooo!!!

MORE MORE MORE!!!!

...and welcome

Sol

" The question shouldn't be...'Why are we here?' but rather 'ARE we here? "

Leonard Nimoy

EllenMoran
Junior Member

since 2002-01-03

Posts 24

4 posted 2002-01-03 02:29 PM

I am making note of that post for future use

EllenMoran
Junior Member

since 2002-01-03

Posts 24

5 posted 2002-01-03 02:29 PM

darn thing posted twice

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EllenMoran
Junior Member

since 2002-01-03

Posts 24

6 posted 2002-01-03 02:29 PM

thrice

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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2002-01-03 07:23 PM

This is wonderful! Good first entry and hope to see many more. Welcome to Passions!

Betty Lou Hebert

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

8 posted 2002-01-04 09:09 PM

'Tis lovely, indeed! Welcome to Passions, Ellen! Please check your email for a special welcome from Passions!

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

9 posted 2002-01-05 07:16 AM

Ellen, you may change that icon any time, for you have nothing to be nervous about...welcome to Passions! We're going to enjoy reading you here...

kelieth
Member

since 2000-06-12

Posts 314
Normal IL - USA

10 posted 2002-01-05 10:52 PM

If this is a lapse in your writing as per your comment. Then I feel I would be overwhelmed by the power of your true work.

I think this poem is wonderful the way it is. I look forward to reading more from you.

And as all before me welcome to PIP.

Kevin

"Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals."

RadikalGenetics
New Member

since 2002-01-03

Posts 8

11 posted 2002-01-06 01:21 AM

Vivid and Precious, it felt so real.

Mother_Earth
Senior Member

since 2000-11-20

Posts 1370
1/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan

12 posted 2002-01-06 07:56 PM

Ellen, you did a great first poem and thanks for sharing with us. Welcome, ME

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

13 posted 2002-01-06 08:24 PM

Exquisitely written! Welcome...can't wait to read more! Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

EllenMoran
Junior Member

since 2002-01-03

Posts 24

14 posted 2002-01-06 08:47 PM

Thanks so much, everyone.

This was one someone once very dear to me had loved in this form, but I had this nagging feeling it needed work. Good to know it isn't totally awful, but I think I have an idea for some things to work on.

Anyway, thanks again for the warm welcome. I think I'll stick around a while

bestgirl911
Senior Member

since 2000-10-04

Posts 551
Clio, MI , United We Stand

15 posted 2002-01-12 09:09 PM

Ellen...

What wonderful writing....and what a great beginning at the Pub....welcome and I will surely be watching for more....

Best

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

16 posted 2002-01-12 09:47 PM

Aha! I found my picture of Galway Bay! My sister took this picture on her trip there in June of 1995! Beautiful, isn't it?!

ooops....it's a little too big, I'll have to resize it and repost it.

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Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

17 posted 2002-01-12 09:55 PM

Let's see if this fits any better...I hope! Yes! Perfect!

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EllenMoran
Junior Member

since 2002-01-03

Posts 24

18 posted 2002-01-13 09:51 AM

Absolutely beautiful, and right near where I was walking that day

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