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Not So Simple |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Not So Simple When I was growing up, I didn’t appreciate simplicity. Summer days were long and boring, each like the next, bright skies, sun so hot I always rose early to seek the ocean's cool breath; or ride my bicycle along a boardwalk that wrapped from ocean to bayside; noisy crowds fading to the quiet tinkling of sail masts; tiny waves lapping at my ankles in the wake of water skiers. I didn’t worry if I was loved, or if there was enough money; there was no traffic to fight in my ’71 VW Bug, which seemed to run forever on one tank of gas. I never felt lingering guilt, nor did I give in to depression; maybe because I didn’t know about such things as post- traumatic stress syndrome, or maybe I just snapped back faster, because that’s what kids do. © 2001 Corinne Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 05-21-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
you have spoken a million things in this piece, Corinne, wow, very well done. Kathleen Blake |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, that wonderful simplicity of childhood. You've expressed it well, Corinne! |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Corinne, What a nice trip down memory lane. I miss those days of not having to worry about anything besides what time I had to be home for supper  Thanks for sharing  TaraB |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Corinne, Well you got that right. Beautiful write, enjoyed the read. Sy |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Ohh..Cor..This makes my heart and soul ache for such times. Am I the only one who thinks childlike and childish are two different things..and that childlike is so much more endearing and beautiful..and non threatening to our maturity? Ohh..the way you make me think. I love this, Cor. I truly do. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
so, why don't we continue to snap back??? great write Corinne. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Kathleen and Denise. Childhood is such a precious time, and we don't realize how special until we're grown sometimes. Thank you, Rosepetals, yes I remember that too, mom yelling our names out in the darkening sky! Thank you Sy! Temptress, so glad you liked this, much is lost, I think, in growing up, it's a shame, isn't it? Sven, good question, wish I knew. Maybe we lose elastisity over the years from impacts...thank you. Corinne |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
enjoyed muchly, nicely written. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
corinne, this is wonderful, it struck me right. I always think about the difference between young and old...and wish I was young. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Corinne, this is splendid... regards, Sudhir |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Corinne....this shines so brightly that I am obliged to ...... "blink". Bob |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Mike, Passing Shadows, Sudhir and Bob. Corinne |
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