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Gregory Street
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Gregory Street |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Gregory Street She rode a pink and white bicycle Every summer day, down Gregory Pony tail with a blue stripped ribbon I remember that little smile of Jessica…. Well paradise isn't here, anymore And the suburbs just ain't that pretty Not without that innocent little smile Not without them playing on Gregory We all moved to a sleepy little street Some place away from the fear, the hate Some place where neighbors still waved A place of hope, a place like Gregory Street The leaves have all fallen, in autumn winds And there's no children playing in the piles Cause paradise isn't here, not anymore And nobody sleeps soundly on Gregory… And nobody sleeps soundly on Gregory, since Jessica found daddy's loaded gun. James Parker Haley Jan 10, 2001 |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh James such a sad ending, so much truth in it though. Our streets once havens, now it seems they are no longer safe. ~HUGS~ a plenty Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
How sad. This is my main reason why I fight with my husband about getting a gun. I have four children, and they always know how to find them. A sad, but beautiful poem. With the word, I am mighty, with the pen I am free.. dragonpoe |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Parker~ this is very sad, to say the least......her parents should have been more responsible, and taught her gun safety.......I grew up with several guns in my home. My father took the time to teach me respect for what a gun can do.........and how to use one very well, if my life depended upon it. A gun is NEVER a toy or to be left carelessly lying around where a child has easy access to it, however, I do believe we should TEACH our children and have the ability to keep our homes safe. My brother and I never, not even one time "played" with a gun. EVER. Very important message you have here dear friend, sure to stir a lot of emotions.  -SEA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah James, too true...and I can say no more... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Tracie, all too often its the innocent that are gone for our mistakes. Thanks for replying. dragonpoe, the concept can be very scary... thanks for replying. SEA, your parents are probably the exception and that is the sad truth. Thanks for replying sweetie. Sunshine, thanks for replying.... Gregory could be any suburban paradise, this poem is not about gun controls, I guess its just about the serpent in all our eden's. Parker |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
James, this is excellent!!! One of your best for sure. I love your message in this one. What some remember as Paradise others believe it is hell. Terrificly penned! Now I have 3 favourites from you. Marina< !signature--> It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 01-11-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
God, I'm depressed! "Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
parker..another awesome story from the mind of a great poet.. very good msg.. love it! hugs, g "oh baby baby, its a wild world..its hard to get by just upon a smile..." cat stevens |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marina, thanks. There are alot of lost paradises out there. Irish, sorry about bringing you down. I'll write a cheery one next. dg, thank you. How do you know its not from the mind of a nut?  Parker |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
What an powerful twist this poem takes at the end. This made me take pause and think about all those parents who believe they've hidden a gun. WEll done, my friend Liz |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
oh..well....poet..nut..same same....lol hugs, g |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
James, wow, the twist at the end was a real shocker, I didnt expect it at all. It is so sad and so tragic isnt it? Well Done Maree I need a lullaby a kiss goodnight Angel sweet love of my life Oh, I need this ~Natalie Merchant~ |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
BTT for this one. It is just to good to let it slip by... Me It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Man, after reading this, I must say that I'm kind of sad....and my heart goes out to Jessica's family....great write! Nathan |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Liz, thank you. I'm sure most of us don't take enough pre-cautions for most danerous things in life. dg, yes same same.. Maree, i guess its those twists that wake us up suddenly... and usually too late.  Marina, thanks. Nate, Jessica is just an example of what happens all over the world with dangerous... I am happy to say, this did not happen on my Gregory street, atleast to my knowledge. Gregory is still a sleepy street with lots of kids playing. Parker |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Parker...doesnt have to be a gun...could be anything that threatens our children...and sends us fleeing into the night...such a sad sad thing...here its drinking...the kids are bored so they find some idiot to buy them alcohol then they go road tripping...and we lose two or three each summer... [This message has been edited by Paula Finn (edited 02-23-2001).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Its a never ending cycle, always with a tragic outcome. Parker |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Oh Parker!  Like a flower plucked too soon, whose petals wilt and fall, this child of great beauty was taken from us all. This brings back something pushed right to the back of my mind. Same outcome, except it was Daddy who found the gun. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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