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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-02-09 04:22 PM

So many times I've walked these shores
as the cold water swirled around my feet
and I viewed the remains of the day
Back then we were together as lovers
and there were two sets
of footprints in the sand

We cast out our dreams and our wishes
into a star studded sky and it felt
like our love would last forever
So many times you kissed me tenderly
beneath the moonlight as the tide moved in
Our love seemed to grow stronger day by day

Little did I know that the same tide
would take your love away as our love
became all washed up
like a lonely piece of driftwood
Now there is only one set of footprints
in the sand and I am left with just
my memories of when time stood still

No one is here to share my dreams and wishes
and as the day draws to a close
and I hear the fading cry of a lonely seagull
I see that the sky
will be void of stars this night

Suetang

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-02-09 04:25 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) So very heartaching but beautiful, sweet frirend, my heart goes out to you and your lost love, though I know deep down that soon the waves will come once more and a true love will forever touch your heart and the tides will forever rock gently, leaving the footprints of eternity behind always! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is sad but gorgeous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

PearlsB4Swine
Member

since 2002-02-01

Posts 130
where the heart finds me

2 posted 2002-02-09 04:36 PM

Sue - just finished reading the Remains of the Day myself. I knew there was a poem there in that title. Wonderful metaphors,
as well as describing what we all feel when
the hard days are even harder to erase.
PB4S

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

3 posted 2002-02-09 05:12 PM

Sue,
powerful and stirring write. I'm sorry for your loss if it is in real life and say good vivid poetry if it is not.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

4 posted 2002-02-09 06:41 PM

And yet they seem like soft and beautiful memories...James

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

5 posted 2002-02-09 08:35 PM

Sue..beautiful words and a very nice pic. to
go with them...a warm smile I must say...

srsmith25
Junior Member

since 2002-02-07

Posts 22
Indiana

6 posted 2002-02-09 08:47 PM

Very touching poem and well-written. I will watch for more of your work. Thanks for sharing.

Stacy Smith
http://26ssmith.tripod.com/eyesofwild/

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

7 posted 2002-02-09 09:51 PM

Lonely and sad but those feelings are expressed beautifully here!

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

8 posted 2002-02-09 09:56 PM

Beautful piece with much great imagery.
Loved it....hugs, Nancy.

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

9 posted 2002-02-10 12:18 PM

Sue,
Hey...you sure flipped that love coin over. A lot from the other side lately. But you know, it's just as good!

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

10 posted 2002-02-10 10:18 AM

Sue, if this is true ( and I dont think it is) then I am so sorry, If it is your imagination , then I say, very very creative and heartwrenching,, bittersweet kind of. lovely poem.

floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

peaches73533
Senior Member

since 2001-11-04

Posts 981
OK, USA

11 posted 2002-02-10 10:50 AM

Sue,
A sad, but great write.I love the imagery you use here.I know one day the waves will bring you a love full of life, love, and happiness forevermore.
Peaches

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

12 posted 2002-02-11 12:35 PM

Sadly wonderful write. I loved your simile

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

brianbeaudry
Member

since 2001-07-20

Posts 410
Northern Ontario Canada

13 posted 2002-02-11 05:42 PM

I feel the warmth of the memories and the sadness they bring...wonderful poem...sad theme...hugz dear friend

thepoeticplumber
Member

since 2001-05-15

Posts 185

14 posted 2002-02-11 10:05 PM

The picture was so clear and full of feeling. The feeling of want. The wish of what is not. The dream of what was. A fine writing from such a fine talented poet. Your good friend, Roger

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

15 posted 2002-02-12 03:41 AM

Sue, you do these so well, the emotional feelings that come forth are excellent, and you remember when you didn't think you could write (see I told ya

), boy, you are good girlfriend!

The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes.
Let the reader catch their own breath."
~Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart~

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