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Down By The River |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now 
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“DOWN BY THE RIVER” by Bill Charles ~~~~ Have you ever gone with him, down by the river, and lay on the grass together, because he is the one, you admire? With feet in the water, playing footsies and all, knowing it is only he, which you adore? Have you ever seen a graceful swan, as it swam by, reflecting off the lazy river, and into the clear blue sky? And when the swan came near, you gave it some bread, it knew all the contentment, of just being fed… Perhaps his fingers brushed, your hair with tenderness, and you sighed with delight, as they are his soft caresses… He kissed your neck, a most sensitive place, and all you wanted, is for him to hold you, in a tight embrace… Do you feel full of romance, by the river with him, and as you lay together, you kissed him on a whim? But one with the tenderness, of loves gentle caring, perhaps one that he would feel, and know it was daring… Does he know, have you told him about your dream, that you want to stay with, and love him, saying it with your eyes, as they gleam ? Hoping he responds, with you taking that special chance, that you’ll always be together, and he’ll make your heart dance? Down by the river, is a most wonderful place to begin, you and him, just two, and feelings deep within… It is also a magical place, just keeps on flowing by, reminding of loves song, never having to ask why… Flow you lazy river, flow down, and around the bend, taking with you, all of his troubles and cares, and wanting you, to be a friend… For knowing now for certain, and with no denial, loving him, is your yearning , as he is your passion, and only desire… ~~~~ |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
BC~ This is beautiful.......I really liked this........  -SEA |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Yes, Bill...I have done all these things except the playing of footsies..  this was a wonderful reminder of a recent past ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
lovely as always Bill..i always enjoy your format too.... ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
very nice Bill, a river to carry dreams, wash away sorrows, a beautiful swan, a sign of love, being fed only briefly, a wondering of a love that can be. great write. Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
SEA - I'm glad that you liked this one. I also do, what a wonderful place to be together. nakdthoughts - A'hhhh, all of these things you know, what a river eh? Recent memories are sometimes the best ones. Victoria - thank you for the generous comments, I enjoy your writings also. Ron K. Fox - thank you Ron, for stopping by, and for the very warm comments that you write. It's a pleasure having you comment on my writings. Please feel free to toss all the words that you want. |
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ddgoose Member
since 2000-07-25
Posts 250Baltimore, MD, USA |
Bill I have done all of those things down by the river including toes in the water but it was long ago. Thank you for the lovely trip back in time. didi |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Such a tender expression...your clear imagery makes this poem come to life, Bill. Thanks for the read! K The wind shifts like this: Like a human without illusions... This is how the wind shifts: Like a human, heavy and heavy, Who does not care. W.S |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Bill "Have you ever seen a graceful swan, as it swam by,reflecting off the lazy river, and into the clear blue sky? And when the swan came near, you gave it some bread,it knew all the contentment, of just being fed…" I love feeding the ducks and swans and being down by the water. You have captured all of the sweet things in life in your writing. Ariana |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
ddgoose - You are very welcome for that trip back in time. And I am glad that you enjoyed the poem. Severn - I thank you for coming by, and for your kind comments. It is quite a lazy river. Ariana - go down to the river and feed your favorite swans and ducks. I do it all the time, to spend an afternoon. Thank you for your gracious comments, and thanks for coming by. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Footsies is good... I might have to rename my version though... "Down by the Lighthouse"... Ya think??? |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Nan - yes, I do like footsying. Spelled OK? I believe that "Down By The Lighthouse" would be marvalous! I do think! BC |
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