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Tennessee Angel
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since 2000-06-03

Posts 661
Tennessee

0 posted 2001-01-31 07:41 PM

I was driving down the road,
in my own little world,
not thinking much of anything.

Then, just out of the blue,
the radio played a tune
done by some old eighties band.

In the blink of an eye
I was sent back in time
to the days when you and I were one.

And I can still see
us walking on the beach
and the water glistening in the sun.

I wore my heart on my sleeve.
And you swore you'd never leave.
Oh, but just look at me now.

Reminiscing in my car
as I hum a couple bars
to a song I haven't heard in years.

A song that used to be ours
when we used to be in love
when you thought the sun set in my eyes.

It isn't sadness that I feel
'cause I know it wasn't real.
Simply adolescent fantasy.

So I find joy in the song
because I can hum along
and be lost in that old memory.

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2001-01-31 07:43 PM

yes Angel. . . there's always that one song that opens the mind. . . and brings back a smile. . .

thanks for sharing it with us. . .

welcome back btw. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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aurora rain
Member

since 2000-11-15

Posts 90

2 posted 2001-01-31 07:47 PM

oh, what a beautiful poem. i felt the emotion there. definitely.

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

3 posted 2001-01-31 07:47 PM

T.A.

Oh yes, I think we have all been there with you. You will see something or hear a song that just reminds you of the days of yesterday out of the blue. Well written.

It is great to see you here again my friend.

LW

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

4 posted 2001-01-31 07:48 PM

enjoy the read

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2001-01-31 08:11 PM

TennesseeAngel~

'A song that used to be ours
when we used to be in love
when you thought the sun set in my eyes'

And don't those old love songs
just seem to be the ones that become the classics ?

I just LOVE a memory with a melody !
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Tennessee Angel
Senior Member

since 2000-06-03

Posts 661
Tennessee

6 posted 2001-01-31 11:00 PM

Sven - You're such a sweetheart..Thanks for the welcome back..I've missed it here and it's nice to be writing again.

Aurora -- Thanks for your kind reply.

Lone Wolf -- What a lovely response. I am so glad that you enjoyed this piece..

Vandana -- Thank you so much!

Marge -- Boy have I missed your lovely comments..it's funny you picked that verse..that's the one I started with and kicked around for awhile til I had a poem to wrap around it.

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

7 posted 2001-01-31 11:05 PM

well done, angel...yep, those old songs do that to us....and it's great to be able to listen to them and wistfully smile instead of breaking down....

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

8 posted 2001-02-04 09:59 AM

Well.........YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I think we can all relate to this one and I wouldn't trade a single one of those memories nor the songs that go with them. Excellent write and what a wonderful way to reflect back and find a smile and the warmth of some happy and carefree times.

If you find yourself stranded in a storm
...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together

snowpants
Member Elite

since 2000-09-16

Posts 2061
KS

9 posted 2001-02-04 11:42 AM

'And I can still see
us walking on the beach
and the water glistening in the sun.

I wore my heart on my sleeve.
And you swore you'd never leave.'

Wonderful write, TA! It's great to hear a song and be reminded of old times. Love this!

sp

...if I ride these dreams to the Irish Sea,
oh, even there, I know your heart rides with me...

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Tennessee Angel
Senior Member

since 2000-06-03

Posts 661
Tennessee

10 posted 2001-02-04 03:09 PM

balladeer -- As always, I love to look and see a response from you! Thank you so much for your kind replies!

Mark -- It takes a little bit of time and maturity to be able to look back and smile but when you reach that point, it's a wonderful thing. And I wouldn't trade a single memory either.

snowpants -- I can always count on you to read my stuff even when no one else does. Thank you for that.

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