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The Locals |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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When the day's work is done and supper finished you see them coming out coming out of their houses sitting down on wobbly chairs leaning against façades It's their restingtime It's their chattingtime their gossiptime They watch the street and the people in it nothing escapes their eyes They discuss politics and weather Informing each other of going steadies, weddings, deseased newborns disaster and happiness and silence there's silence too when they watch you going by And you know you will be judged accepted or condemned You will know it next time by the way they say 'Hello' or not at all They accepted me the locals at least most of them cause I learned to speak their tongue A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Thank you, Titia, for showing me a little of your world.... -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Having moved around so much I know well the feeling of being an outsider. This poem says it very well. Well done. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Well, I'm not surprised they accepted you!!!! Lovely woman that you are, how could they not? If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Titia, you would be accepted anywhere, as you speak the language of love, and that my friend, is universal. Thanks for a tour of the town! ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
True story, Titia, the other day I told a friend I was thinking about moving. She asked where, I answered the Netherlands. Of course, I'm not...though dreaming's allowed, right? I love your world! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Like this Titia...James |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
Gossiptalk with the bitties huh? Nice write yuh |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
It is a wonderful feeling - acceptance - to finally get the hello - and better yet, to know they are letting you watch them, record them, to pass on, how it should be... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Titia, An excellent write you fixed this truth like a desert. Enjoyed |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
You managed to learn Zeeuws? Geesh! When my father starts talking that lingo I haven't the faintest idea what he's talking about! LOL Wonderful write Tita.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Titia~ This is a lovely conversational write~ Such a pleasant read~ Thank you so much for sharing~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thanks dear friends, I love them old people sitting there, it's there way of life. And Munda, I do speak Zeeuwsch-Vlaams for I came here when I was 11 years old, but I only speak it with the locals. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Titia- Thanks for this little peek into the lives of the 'locals'. Enjoyed this very much. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is a beautiful snapshot of a way of life, Titia... and I agree with the others. *S* You showed a loving heart and lack of judgement before you ever opened your mouth... and those are universal languages more should learn. *S* Well done! |
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