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Driving On the Skyline
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Driving On the Skyline |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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Each year, my Lorelei and I make our pilgrimage to the Skyline Drive in western Virginia. For those of you who live in this part of the country, if you haven't done this lately, perhaps you should again. It is worth the day. We drove along the Skyline, in the shade of golds and reds, Blue sky painting the background, the top down overhead. We paused at various turnouts, held hands and took our time, This Saturday framed in autumn, with my lovely Lorelei. She loves the brilliant rubies, I favor the striking golds, We both rejoice in the topaz and the riches nature holds. So we drove along the Skyline, seeking the treasures there, Me with my lover, Lorelei, in the brisk clean autumn air. The lavender wild flowers that grew along the winding lane, Looked painted by an Impressionist, as if by Claude Monet. The accents to the granite's gray we knew would fade with time, And so we dedicated this Saturday to a day on the Skyline. As afternoon approached us and clouds overcame the blue, We stopped at the Panorama Inn for a lingering interlude. We reflected on the Skyline's colors, and those we hadn't seen, And closed the palette with a blackberry sundae, shared by Lorelei and me. My Lorelei, my navigator, relaxing by my side, Pointing out sights I nearly missed as we went driving by, Made this day the perfect way to spend in idle ease, As we drove along the Skyline in summer's sweet release. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 10-16-2001).] |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
This is a marvelous portrait of the land we love, and the apparent love of two... Thank you for this early morning gift! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Thanks for your sweet compliment. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 10-16-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LongJohn~ Ohhhh, I have taken that drive and it is indeed beautiful~ What a lovely telling~ Thank you for sharing~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Stunningly beautiful. You brought the whole trip to life giving me a vision of beauty shared with the love of your life. What better way to spend the day than this. MAGNIFICENT. A trip filled with gentle memories. By the way tell your sweet wife I will be looking forward to pictures of you two from your halloween party. *grin* A saucy pirate and his mermaid will be wonderful inspiration to us all.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
Love you love you love you Let me count the ways.... More than the golden leaves, On a perfect autumn day ...and when the cruel fate of time Has taken my dear lover away I'll return to Skyline drive; Order a Blackberry Sundae (with two spoons) And remember a sun kissed autumn day. [This message has been edited by Lorelei54 (edited 10-16-2001).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh I was just there a few weeks ago and it gave me such inspiration for a poem at the time. Already posted that one. *s* /pip/Forum50/HTML/003460.html It truly is a beautiful sight, I have pictures of the sun setting slowly. Each picture more beautiful than the last!! Thank you LJ! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. ~Me~ (I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth) [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (edited 10-16-2001).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
My dearest Lorelei - Thank you so much for giving me life. I love your poem, and the soul from which it came. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Gentle Spirit - There is something magic on that two-lane road that traces the backbone of Virginia. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
ov corse your kitty was relaxing in the back seat whilst being chauffered. |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
speaking of kitties..I want one! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
John, You always suprise me when you get serious. And though I've never driven the skyline Your palette seemed to me perfect. In case you don't know it, your a damn good poet. Love to Lorelie |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
erk! My dear, sweet Lorelei - Do you have ANY idea what you having a pet kitty will do to my reputation as a kitty kicker? Would you settle for a stuffed kitty? I noticed the neighbor's cat wlaking by the other night. Perhaps I could stuff it! Whatta ya think? *looking around, hoping nobody reads Lorelei's request* |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Sy - Thank you for the great compliment. In addition to being an irresistible siren, Lorelei is a terrific muse. She inspires me to write when I don't think I can. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Interloper - LOL@kitty chauffering - That comment almost slipped by me. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
This is so lovely, reading about the devotion you have for your wife, I just loved this......you are so blessed! Both of you!!!!! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
As afternoon approached us and clouds overcame the blue, We stopped at the Panorama Inn for a lingering interlude. We reflected on the Skyline's colors, and those we hadn't seen, And closed the palette with a blackberry sundae, shared by Lorelei and me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wow! What a lovely day you two had. Blackberry sundae...yum! Enjoyed the read. Deb |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh my ... what a wonderful tribute to a getaway for two! Wonderful cadence and rhyme LngJhn, and such pretty visuals, a lovely read!  I was down this direction a month or so ago, though I don't know if I was in this particular location ... it was indeed spectacular in this area, even before the leaves are turning. One of my colleagues asked what the beautiful blue flowers were that we noticed winding down through the middle of the road, but none of us knew ... do you happen to know the name of them? Much enjoyed! Best wishes to you both, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 10-16-2001).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sounds like a lovely drive especially if your sharing it with someone you love...James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Gold and red and relaxation... Where the hell's my invitation? Here I am, still stuck in summer And I consider it a bummer. No fall leaves, no fine romance... It would seem that circumstance Has somehow fouled up my prescription? Think I'll just have a small conniption. *G* This is great, LJA... At least I can READ about fall color and forevers. *G* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Maybe.....just maybe I will get up there one of these days....You have painted a beautiful scenery. Thank You. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I feel like I was on a trip (no the kind where you see something new!) What a beautifully rhymed poem of your love of nature and your wife. I have never been that way, so thank you for letting me sit in the back seat for a bit with you two. ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 10-17-2001).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
you know those times Lorelei inspires you when you don't think you can write? You're right!  Oh, all right *grudgingly* you can write a little  OK!OK! You write good!! Happy now??? GEEZ! |
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