Open Poetry #18 |
Swing |
Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Swing Swi……….ng……… . . Swi………ng………. high………, toes pointing up to the sky……… . Swi……….ng………. low………, a kicking backwards, I go ……… . I look and I see all the trees, God made me, as I fly………. And I listen to birds chirping loud, one is heard twirling cries……… . . Swi……….ng………. high………, toes pointing up to the sky……… Swi……….ng………. low………, a kicking backwards, I go ……… . Flowers are in bloom; the sky's, one big room, as I fly………. My breath growing deep as I'm pumping steep, up high………. . . Swi……….ng………. high………, toes pointing up to the sky……… Swi……….ng………. low………, a kicking backwards, I go ……… . Sun's in my face, all ablaze as I race through a breeze……… Drinking all of my warmth, a pumping my arms and knees……… . . Swi……….ng………. high………, toes pointing up to the sky……… Swi……….ng………. low………, a kicking backwards, I go ……… . . Swi……….ng . Swing. . Copyright: Newell Elsworth Usher Silver Streak of Silver Springs, Florida January 20,2002 Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Silver spring darling heart I think this is utterly utterly spectacular. The flow the construction the rhythm all combine to make this a truly outstandingly fabulous poem. Rarely is writing this good, certainly this far exceeds my expectations and my expectations for you are always high. YOU are a very good writer and this proves it. This is soooo unique such a wonder to me Absolutely excellent work Don’t stop writing you improve daily and this shows just how well you can Write. Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Marsha, I am deeply humbled by your praise. Thank you. I adore you, darling Mushy. -Silver Streak Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Morcastlin Member
since 2002-01-14
Posts 244The Jersey Shore, USA |
Silver Streak, this was so orignal in style! I loved it! I could see this being sung! Great writing! Love, Bonnie |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Silver Streak - I liked the unique writing style of this one. Brought me back to days when I used swing high on those swings as a little boy. Now, I just stick to the see-saw.lol Very good. Dave |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Loved it..adorable...im a little dizzy from all that swinging i better lay down haa.. ~Vic You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Bonnie for your kind thoughts. -Silver Streak Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Dave. I'm also a teeter, totter guy, now. Although I still love to swing. I have a little stilt house in the Ocala National Forest with three swings on maple trees there and some of us senior kids (lol..) still show off, swinging high. -Silver Streak Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank, Vic! Now you just take it easy. But watching others swing is what makes me dizzy. LOL... Of course, I'm dizzy much of the time, just flying around the skies. -Silver Streak Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Ooohhhhh...I love it, sweet friend, this is soooooooo beautiful as if we're dancing ballet of happiness! (big hugggsssss) I love it, sweet friend, let us all arch high on our toes and leap for harmony! We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is utterly gorgeous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Newell, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
OH YES, I so love to swing...there is something about it...I could just swing for hours...*sigh* this poem is absolutely delightful. I love it!!! I love it!!!**big big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
What a creative style. Nice work here Newell. floria |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you sweet Noah, for your loving thoughts. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Ok, how in the world did you know I love to swing!!!! I have always loved to swing but I can't swing anymore! Don't worry I will soon....hopefully in the spring. well, maybe I just did in this one, thank you Newell. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Startime, for your lovely thoughts. Yes! I could swing for hours, too. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, floria for your compliment, -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Kay, I think that God just awakened me at 3:30 a.m. this morning and said to me. Kathleen is preparing to swing. So write a swing song to remind her that I am with her. She will swing, shortly! And so I rolled out from under my covers and this came out. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Newell...this is very clever and wonderful writing! I love to swing too....but mostly love those old front porch swings in the moonlight. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Nancy, those front porch swings are also my favorite, but for some reason I get all warm and lose control when I swing there. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Swinging is like reliving part of my youth. I loved this. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Thank you, Gentle Spirit! I'm reliving my youth, also. And it sure is a lot of fun! Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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