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Time On My Side
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Time On My Side |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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Time just slips away and the days they start to flow. When I was young and strong I could only see light, against the years I had everywhere to go. And the rivers I would cross and the sunsets I'd go through, running like a free horse out of the fold when there was nothing to do but dream about the new. In the moonlight under the big Oak tree I drew my first love up close to me. I remember how she set my soul free, Oh what a friend wish I could do it again. The years went by so fast I took that girl and made us a home, surrounded by the youth we needed to live we watched the time pass til we made it our own. Then we lost our way and now we're on our own. I was running from her she was running from me never thought about the pain that was starting to grow. We stayed past the limit wasting our time, crushing all the values that we brought in. We lost in the end we were way out of line and there's no going back there again. The Autumn days have finally come. There's shelter in the memories now. Hindsight's visions are on the run, now I got time to look around. Oh...time and time again, I still think of you my friend We had our good times and I miss you sometimes but I got time on my side again. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
HEY YOU ... I am smiling so big finding you name here... Im so pleased to see you posting again.. missed you muchly E-babes....now Ill go read the poem ... ===================== And the rivers I would cross and the sunsets I'd go through, running like a free horse out of the fold when there was nothing to do but dream about the new. In the moonlight under the big Oak tree I drew my first love up close to me. I remember how she set my soul free, Oh what a friend wish I could do it again. =================== I was running from her she was running from me never thought about the pain that was starting to grow. We stayed past the limit wasting our time, crushing all the values that we brought in. We lost in the end we were way out of line and there's no going back there again. ================== I love this bittersweet, wisdom kissed poem E. and as always..the tender emotions are dressed up in your sweet rhyme and lovely imagery. hope your back to stay... your a part of here later-missed-ya-gator jm |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Been there...done that. Good depiction of a road well-traveled...  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks so much Janet for your kind words I really appreciate them as you well know. Thank you Balladeer.... I know what you mean I have too..this was the best way I could think of to poem/song/write it...take care. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
wonderful my friend. . .as always from you. . . did I mention that it's nice to see you back? so glad to welcome back friends. . .  --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Really a nice way of putting it, well traveled or not. Enjoyed this much-o... jwesley |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
So nice to have you back! This is a beauty...those memories are held like the precious gems that they are...cherished and polished from time to time...excellent writing~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ETHome~ Right back where you belong ! 'Oh...time and time again, I still think of you my friend We had our good times and I miss you sometimes but I got time on my side again.' Enjoyed the pen. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Well hey there you...I have missed you...welcome back...and with such a sad write...its sad when you can see it happening, yet just cant seem to stop it... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Good to see your name in the scroll again, m'friend. and writing with yur usual flair...I loved the pull of time in this, don't be a stranger!!! love your work. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Sven and keep up the great work!! Thanks JWL for your comments love to hear from you. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
ethome, I just love the way you write songs. boy I wish I could hear some music to them. Always amazing. Parker |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
I was running from her she was running from me never thought about the pain that was starting to grow. Life in art, I know these emotions well...great read! Robert Joseph |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
WEll written poem.you drew me in to your life's journey. A little rocky but well lived Thanks Liz |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Butterflies_don't_cry for the comment I appreciate your words very much. Thanks Marge...it's been a long time but it's good to be back....thanks for the last stanza recognition and your always exuberant replies....ehome Hi Paula I've missed everybody and it's good to be back in the swing of things...thanks so much for the kind words..ethome Hey Serenity I see our little buddy is back for another run....wonder how he'll do this time? Thanks for the encouraging words and I'm glad to hear from you again...ethome |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you, Parker I do have a few of them to music with a co writer that writes the melodies. You can go to mp3 and do a search under the artist Michael McCaslin for the song 'My World In Your Eyes' I wrote the words and he wrote the music.......thanks for your comments..ethome (Eric True) Thanks for the comments Robert I appreciate you taking the time to stop and read....I'll be doing the same......ethome |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Elizabeth I must have missed you the first time...always good to hear from you, thanks for the comments I really appreciate them....ethome |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Great writing, glad you got time on your side again. It is still not my friend. Really like this.. Sandra |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you very much catalina you really do have it if you want it....ethome |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Reflecting is often so much easier when set to music...this must be a song, or "could" be, at least. A wise look back and calm look ahead. Rainydays |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Ethome, this is a really great poem, welcome home. I love this one of yours, so full of feelings, just wonderful. I've missed your posts I truly have. Take care Mushy Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
We stayed past the limit wasting our time, crushing all the values that we brought in. We lost in the end we were way out of line and there's no going back there again. E. it's true, there is no going back again, unless to the memories. I realized yesterday that I lived in a fantasy world, thinking I had the perfect life, when in reality, there is no such thing. So much for the blinders of love. ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you rainydays I appreciate the fact that you took the time to read this poem... ethome Marsha thank you for such kind words I can honestly say I missed being here....ethome |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
ethome, Beautifully sad, yet I felt a certain longing for the memories of yesterday. A lovely write. Marcy [This message has been edited by Alle'cram (edited 11-06-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you very much nkadthoughts for your kind words...much appreciated...ethome Thank you Marcy...I never forget your name because my daughter's name is Marcy...for the nice compliments looking forward to reading more of yours.......ethome |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Such a beautiful poem..almost missed this one..nicely penned indeed.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you very much Victoria for the fine comment I appreciate that you took the time to read this....take care.....ethome |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ethome--You write such a sad song, but also one of wisdom...what a journey life can be, huh...and you write a poem from the heart, with the beat of a song...I hope you sing it! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you very much Martie for your kind words it's really good to hear from you. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
yep - been there- share those bittersweet memories - make good use of the time left - you can't be sure of how much is left |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i love the beat great write hear yuh good job! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Wilfred for your comments and thenk you for taking the time to stop in and read this poem....ethome Thanks walt I like your crazy poems so much I don't mean that in a bad way I just love the creative ability. I wish I had more time to read everyone's work...ethome |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Such tender memories and reminscense Ethome, beautifully written. I loved your thoughts in this sentimental journey of emotions. Excellent! Best wishes, /Kit |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Kit I really enjoy hearing from you ....I always enjoy your poems and responses they are so much from the heart and thanks again for taking the time to read this one...ethome |
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