Open Poetry #18 |
Garden Of Memories |
Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Silence reigns through halls embellished in tapestries of yesterday. A multitude of colors cascade over dreams of tomorrow. Echoes carry through out abandoned corriders once filled with magical moments of grandeure. Mystical bands play to the ghosts of what once was, only to be heard by empty ballrooms filled by the elite of the past. Laughter resounds on cobblestone paths through gardens of memories. Fountains begin to crumble into the dusts of today, but yet, if you listen closely you can still hear the music.... and the band plays on. 01-20-02 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 (01-21-2002 09:44 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) Sooooooo hauntingly beautiful, sweet friend, yes, the memories will always remain, and the songs and voices will always be held and cherished close to the heart wherever we travel! (kiss on cheek) I love it, sweet friend, this is wonderfully spellbinding, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Nicely done..makes me think of the big band sounds my mother loves to listen to..nicely done Donna...dancing away.. hugs ~Vic You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I could hear the music of yesterday playing in the background of your words. This poem is beautiful even though parts are painful. **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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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Vic, Noah, Startime, thanks for leaving your thoughts and words. I appreciate it. Just some late night ramblings after watching some old movies....thanks. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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jim kittelberger New Member
since 2002-01-21
Posts 1 |
Your poem, I am sure, conjures up different memories in your readers. But, I as one who has entered the serious senior citizen stage of life am well attuned to your words. Abandoned corridors, empty ballrooms evoke strong feelings, and a yearning to do it all over again. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Lovely, lovely, lovely! It took me to the great hall in the Von Trapp house in the Sound of Music. Then to others I've seen in other movies and read of in books. Empty halls with but ghosts of memories floating and flitting. Enjoyed the read, the melancholy, the reverie. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Gentle spirit " you can still hear the music" what a lovely sentiment this is. floria |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Laughter resounds on cobblestone paths through gardens of memories. Gentle Spirit, this is so lovely, it is going into my library. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
this is beautiful...somewhat longing and also tranquil at the same time...memories...that is what it all comes down to.. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Humble thanks to you all. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Donna~ let the band play.... beautiful Lauren~ Tomorrow's another day |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GentleSpirit~ 'if you listen closely you can still hear the music....' What a nostalgic read~ Thank you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Gentle Spirit - gentle indeed is the garden of memories... bc |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lauren, Marge, and Bill I thank you all for your words. I apologize for the brief answer but am trying as time allows. Hugs to you all. I appreciate you taking a few moments to read. Hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
The music of your words..drifts dear somy as an measureless ancient melody. Fabulous write!...Hugs! Sincerely, Regina |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Donna, Don't know where you are...but don't want you to get too far away. I like the emotions that this poem evokes. Miss ya! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Dear somy~ thanks so much. Miss you girl!! Larry, thanks sooo much. Could I please have the next dance?? On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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