Open Poetry #12 |
Some Old Song |
Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
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. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
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. . . -------------------------------------------------------< !signature--> To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 01-31-2001).] |
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aurora rain Member
since 2000-11-15
Posts 90 |
oh, what a beautiful poem. i felt the emotion there. definitely. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
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 |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy the read |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
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. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
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.... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
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 |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'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... [This message has been edited by snowpants (edited 02-04-2001).] |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
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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