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| Open Poetry #11 |
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On A Park Bench Of Remember |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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On A Park Bench Of Remember ~*Marge Tindal*~ After midnight I go walking, strolling through the memories of you. Tell me, darling, do you ever walk the same streets that I do ? In a small cafe along the way the candles cast a flickering flame. God, how you dance within my memory, as our silhouettes waltz once again. In a garden on the corner, I see us there and catch my breath. On a park bench of remember, it's as though we never left. Holding hands under a starlit sky, so full of the glow of the moon. Oh, my darling, how I remember the scented air of gardenia in bloom. Into the daybreak I'm still strolling across the memories of you. Tell me, darling, do you ever take the same walk that I do ? ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I have often wondered the same, and you put it to words well...thank you Marge, for knowing the inner me... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Beautiful, sorrowful, melancholy...perfect Marge. I could picture this wonderfully in my mind. Lovely work!  *Krista Knutson* I'm a slow dying flower In a frost-killing hour The sweet turning sour and untouchable... -Natalie Merchant |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Just beautiful Marge! What a tender walk through such delightful memories. Lovely imagery this brought to mind ... very much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
My poet's cap is off to you, Lady Marge! You seem to be my partner in memories' stroll t'nite! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Marge--lovely peice. Beautifully written... Poeminister "...no single sound too rude upon thy slumber shall intrude, Our thoughts, our souls- O God above! In every deed shall mingle, love." -Poe |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Yes, it seems to me that it wouldn't be fair for only one to keep the memories ~ I'm sure they are shared. Krista~ I'm always glad to share with those who find the pictures in what I write. Kit~ Sweet friend, thank you. Merry Christmas to you. Serenity~ Okay, girl ! NOW I know who it was on my shoulder, whispering these thoughts in my ear - on my way home from shopping tonight ! Thank YOU ! PoeMinister~ Thank you and Merry Christmas. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
Once I walked the streets you spesk of. Very good writing. Love and light, Richard |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful romantic reflections Marge! I love that title! I knew before I read it that I was going to read a typical wonderful Marge Tindal romantic memory piece.....take care..ethome |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Oh Marge! It may just be my melancholy mood but I think this is just perfect. Sensational! I think this will become my favourite of yours. I love it. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
I remember opening this poem when there was zero replies, hoping I'd get to be the first one. After I finished reading the poem over and over again, I realized that nine people all replied to this in like 60 seconds. I'm not trying to jump on the bandwagon when I say, Marge, you are an exceptional poet, and a devout dreamer of dreams |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
oops.. please disregard that whole 9 posts in a minute thing... i goofed up on that one.... geez maybe i should get some sleep.. once again.. a fantastic read!! goodnight! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Oh, I remember sitting on that park bench of remember I think it was in August or it could have been September We fed the pigeons, chased the ducks and watched the children play Believed in all the things of love in which the poets say. The pigeons have since flown away...the ducks float lifelessly They have since that cold winter's day you walked away from me But now I have forgotten you and that day in December To me you're just a splinter on the park bench of remember |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MaxTec~ Thank you. The streets of remember are always open. ETHome~ I thank you for sharing those romantic memories with me. EagleOne~ Oh, hon - I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope it chases the melancholy away. Big hugs from me to you ! EagleScorpion~ Thank you so much for your comments. They are graciously appreciated. EagleScorpion2~ Now who's the dreamer ? Mr.Balladeer~ Hello. I don't believe we've met. I'd ask you to join me here on this park bench of remember - but my flirt will be here just any minute ! And I wouldn't want him to splinter you !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Margie I read this last night but didnt have time to reply... this is such a cool poem... one of my favs by you. wonderful sentiments... going in my keeper box later-memory-gator jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge: "In the small cafe the park across the way the children's carousel the chestnut tree the wishing well.." Your poem reminded me of this special song...you are so special yourself...hugs to you this Christmas! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. It just spoke to me ! Merry Christmas, hon. Martie~ OH ... it DOES remind me of that song too ! Happy Holidays to you and Taylor ! Shhhhhhhhhh ! I think I hear the prancing and pawing of little hoofs ! Merry Christmas, all ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Surely surely they remember too...how could they not? This is wonderful...Merry Christmas Lady Marge |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
"I go walkin' after midnight..." shades of Patsy Cline, but she ain't got nothin' on you Marge, you know I think I will start flirting..... (not with you!!!!!)"Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell." Joan Crawford |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hm.. I have a park bench just like this one... and I do remember... I'm very fortunate too, cuz I know that I'm not the only one remembering... Nice poem, Marge.. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paula~ Yes, I think that they do too. So very glad to know you enjoyed it. Kathleen~ Whoa ! That Patsy Cline could belt 'em out ! Keep flirting, gal. Nan~ I appreciate knowing that you've also got a bench of remember ... So pleased to know you enjoyed this one. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
Oh my, I have been missing my Marge smiles the last few days,(my puter is broken), so lucky am I to get here for a minute at least and see this one..This one didn't give me the giggles like others of yours do, but it sure made me smile which was just what I needed..Thanks Marge!! ~LL~The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i often catch myself wondering the same thing:are our shared memories relevant to you? you, of course, have turned such sentiments into a lovely penning...thank you |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh, I love this, I just did a poem about remembering, and it did not come out nearly this good. Now I am thinking I shouldn't post it. You did this so beautifully. Happy Holidays Sandra |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
so beautiful, Marge..I almost bought a gardenia plant last weekend..I think I may go back and get one..the fragrance is so wonderful when blooming... huggzz ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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yroc New Member
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3 |
are you trying to send them a message? if so perhaps you should put a bit more edge in the tone. I loved thegeneral theme but the tone may need a bit of sharpening because the second and third stanza's come off a little fuzzy...which may be the point but still seem a tad incongruous. nice work though and good luck! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Margie I'm so glad I found this place for your poetry is one of inspiration and awe...you are one talented lady ~HUG~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
My friend, not only do I remember but the memories are like photographs and then comes the dreams that are like watching an old fashioned movie but in color. Yes, I remember my friend. How could I not? A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Marge, bright as a button are you summer and roses are you June and December are you muse of remember is you too. So many different aspects to you all of them beautiful. write on, in song Kethry Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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Martini Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 308Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
So many times I have wondered the same thing... Is he looking up at the stars at the exact moment I am, like we used to do. Is he remembering what we were doing on this day a year ago like I am?? Excellent write.... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LadyLightning~ Thank you so much for the reply. Kaile~ Always I appreciate your comments. CatalinaMoon~ I am glad to know you enjoyed this. I read yours and it was very well done, hon. Wynter~ Sweetie - go get it ! The gardenia has such a nostalgic fragrance. Tracie~ Thank you very, very much my friend. MarkB~ Yes, love - I know - me too ! Kethry~ Gosh, you know I thank you so much. Martini~ I'm sure he flips through the Rolodex of memories too - *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is so beautiful and sentimental. You bring out past memories in everyone who reads this. A keepsake of a poem Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My question is rather simple: Do I ever cross your mind? Are there special memories You savor like vintage wine? Or is your life so busy now Are you so fulfilled You don't spare a thought for me? I loved you... always will. This poem more than lives up to the superb title, Marge... it's one of your best! *S* |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Like Martie - the words of "I'll be seeing you" came back quite vividly - and yes - thos par bench scenes come back to me as well - you've penned this most beautifully |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ Lord knows, I try ! Suthern~ LOVE IT ! Glad to find you in the park of 'remember'. Wilfred~ Thank you so much for walking in the park. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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