Open Poetry #13 |
Echoes Of Yesterday |
Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I hear the echoes of yesterday where once upon a time as children our laughter filled the air. We frolicked in golden rays of sunshine as the scent of lilac clung to gentle breezes blowing by. There were days of youth sheltered by a loving father who stood close enough to guide us with care and wisdom, all the while giving us room to grow into adulthood. These were the days filled with friends and fun, before learning the inevitable fact that life can not only give, but can take as well. There were days of sadness spent from not knowing the mother that seemed to still somehow pass her love into our hearts, as there were times of fears and loneliness from love gone wrong to withstanding life's trials. Tears of joy flowed the day my child was born, the first time those little blue eyes looked into mine and I knew that I was indeed needed. Tears of sadness flowed the day we lost the man who had meant so very much to us all of our lives. There are days with you that fill my life with love, and my heart with a warmth that comes from the light that burns deep in my soul for you. There are memories, to numerous to count... to important to be forgotten... Within each and every memory... I hear the echoes of yesterday. (If you want to know a poet, read their words. This is just a small glimpse into this simple poets life. *s*) On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. ~Me~ [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (edited 04-25-2001).] |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
A little memories, a little history, a lot of wonder. [This message has been edited by sigheyes (edited 04-25-2001).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Alot of memories sigheyes, just a little history. Welcome to passions. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
This is simply prose in poetry! Wonderful! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
And lovely echoes they are. Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lady I do thank you so very much for the kindness that you have shown me today. I appreciate that very much. Hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Interloper, some of those echoes sound like a symphony to me. Thanks so much. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Spine Grinder Senior Member
since 2000-10-28
Posts 1127Standing In Silence... |
Some of these memories were so happy, others so very sad D. I remember...... hugs to you. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a wonderful Father you had...I feel the love you shared, and the memories. And is it not the most special feeling in the world to look into your child's eyes for the first time? Thank you for sharing a piece of you and your life, in poetry. I thorougly enjoyed your story, and of course your poetry is always lst class. Please visit me at my new homepage: |
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Coco Junior Member
since 2001-01-28
Posts 48 |
Tears of joy flowed the day my child was born, the first time those little blue eyes looked into mine and I knew that I was indeed needed. Tears of sadness flowed the day we lost the man who had meant so very much to us all of our lives. GS, your poem got me all emotional sweetie where my heart just wouldn't slow down it's beat as I swiftly wiped away my tears... Great writing and I thank you for the touching glimpse into the echoes of a yesterday... Hugs2uDearPoetFriend |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
SG, those of us who loved him and knew him will always cherish him and all he did as he raised us from such small children. and I know that you will never forget that day, or the day April was born either. Hugs to you sweetie. Luv, me. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Mysteria, it was something I had contemplated on doing for quite some time. I just wasn't sure how to get it into rhyme, and said to myself, the heck with rhyme. He truly was an amazing man, he gave so much to us three girls, raising us on his own. That is why he truly is "our greatest hero" I wrote that the night of his passing, and it hangs in each of us girls homes now. Thank you, and God Bless. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
coco, dear heart, I didn't mean to make anyone cry, just to share a few memories. I thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. Hugs for you. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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