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Camelot
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Camelot |
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
I let go of bitter memories, the times I tried so hard to please I know I'm better off this way. When a woman is reminded of the feelings that have blinded She cannot face another day. As the sun breaks through a rhapsody, I hear another melody the strings untie my heart within. A moving theme from Camelot, an underscore of love I sought reminds me it was real back then. I begin to start developing, a love I'll be enveloping in time I know a heart can mend. Kick the covers; open up a door, it's time my soul and spirit soared. But one thing I can't comprehend. When did my naivety become a liability? I never learned to play the part. A foolish girl once wrapped around, a dream, a thought, a tender sound still learning what's inside her heart. There's a special kind of listening, an inner voice, a christening I'll make a wish for what I need. If the world has given up on me, well, I guess that kind of sets me free did I say free? Yes, free. indeed. Carolina |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Carolina, this is wonderful, I love it. We do have a lot in common. Sandra |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Carolina, you have such a fresh unique style of writing that is very appealing...this poem had a lot of well written emotion...i could feel your words coming off the page. quite impressive!! take care. amy  "Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
CarolLinaLuna~ Such lovely ink from your pen~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is excellent writing, Carolina... Lovely, Regards to you, Sudhir |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Even in Camelot there was moments of betrayal but love was for a lifetime. I, too, enjoy your words. Most excellent!! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
another winner . . . ps..as if you didn't know-- One legend has the nickname being applied to the state's residents as long ago as the Revolutionary War. According to this story, the troops of British General Cornwallis were fording what is now known as the Tar River between Rocky Mount and Battleboro when they discovered that tar had been dumped into the stream to impede their crossing. When they finally got across the river they found their feet completely black with tar. Their observation that anyone who waded North Carolina rivers would acquire tar heels led to the nickname first being used. Others say the nickname was acquired during the War Between the States. During one of that war's fiercest battles a column supporting North Carolina troops was driven from the field. After the battle, the North Carolinians who had successfully fought it out alone, happened to meet the regiment which had fled to safety and were greeted with the question, "Any more tar down in the Old North State, boys?" "No, not a bit," shot back one of the North Carolina soldiers. "Old Jeff's bought it all up," he went on, referring to Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy. "Is that so? What's he going to do with it?" "He's going to put it on you'ns heels to make you stick better in the next fight." Upon hearing of the incident, Robert E. Lee smiled and said to a fellow officer, "God bless the Tar Heel boys." A letter found in 1991 by State Archivist David Olson lends credence to another more direct theory. A letter from Maj. Joseph Engelhard describes a fight involving men from North Carolina in which Lee was heard to have said, "There they stand as if they have tar on their heels." The letter, dated August 24, 1864, told the tale of a battle on the outskirts of Petersburg, Va. Engelhard was elected secretary of state for North Carolina in 1876. hope that helps----heh There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well done. . . Camelot being one of my favorite subjects. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Absolutely wonderful writing that I can totally connect with. My being naive has gotten me into more trouble. It sure scared me into keep the door shut.  A poem truly worth the read. I love it. 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 |
Beautiful piece of writing, I can relate to many of the thoughts here. I must have missed your debut here, as I was away for a week, so I will now say a big welcome to passions and I look forward to more of your writings If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A moving theme from Camelot, an underscore of love I sought reminds me it was real back then. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Let it never be forgot That once there was a spot For one brief shining moment That was known as Camelot!" Your lines brought the song into my mind which played ever so gently over and over as I read your beautiful poem. This is a keeper! Well done! ~hugs, Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
aoppreciate the feedback, all the info thanks so much, appreciate being read, it's been a long time.....thank you again. Carolina |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Always nice when we find our freedom...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
The days of camelot were mythical and magical. May all of your days be as such, this is beautiful Caroline. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
being from S. Carolina...like the name... needless to say....and I do so much like your style of writing.....superb.. Thank you.... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautifully written, Carolina! I especially love the rhyme scheme! |
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
Thank you, I worked very hard on this one! Carolina |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Naivity is priceless when approaching love with newfound spirit. So sad when others take advantage of that. They will never know Camelot. You have created your own in this. Stay magical. Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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