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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Dream Cruise By Larry Chadwick I took a cruise last night, On the ship of my regrets. Reviewed what I have done, And how it affects me yet. We kissed until our lips were raw, And then came back for more. We talked of all our hopes and dreams, And what they held in store. Confident of what we thought, And what together we had hoped. But it was never meant to be, And now we have to cope. So passionate were all our plans, And what we thought would be. Yet they would not come true, For either you or for me. But they were still our dreams, And at night I take this trip. Reviewing what we had hoped, I see it in my mind, a little clip. It comforts me to recall, All the things that we did share. Just thought you’d like to know, After all these years, I still care. May 7, 2002 It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Larry Let me be the first to say what a beautiful poem you have written. I take that dream cruise every night, especially now that my marriage has ended. Lots of regrets. Thank you for sharing. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Larry darling boy this is a wonderful poem I try not to let regrets hold me. As for the ship of them it will have to sail without me. I adore your writing whatever you write you manage to pack in so much feeling so much reality. This is wonderful as always  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 Luke 2:79 |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Larry - everytime I go on a "dream cruise", Gilligan pops into my mind and ruins everything..lol. This is heartfelt and lovely. Enjoyed. Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Lovely words Larry...very sweet..hugs ~Victoria |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry...the title caught my eye first, but, I think I may need glasses as I thought it said, 'Sea Cruise'... and now I have that song in my head!! Seriously, this is a wonderful and tender write. Loved it much! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes sometimes these regrets yell at me and sometimes they just whisper in my ear...we only have today to find our dreams...James |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Larry C, beautiful, beautiful write. I'm sorry things didn't work out. It's an awful feeling I know. BTW, the title is awesome! Great write. Sauni @~~~>~~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Larry, this is wonderful, sweet friend, my heart too goes out to your loss and I hope everything worked out in the end! (big hugggsssssss) This is sadly beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Nice to know the ones left behind are not forgotten, Kind of comforting. Sandra |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Larry...A lovely poem of tender reverie. Enjoyed this Dream Cruise over the seas of night memories. ***Ivy Rose |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
BearyLarry~  Soooo sad....maybe because it struck a nerve. I like the ending very much though, as it gives me hope.*hugs* ~Krista Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A beautiful and tender poem, Larry...and very timely for me. For the past few nights, David and I have been watching old city commision tapes of my late first husband (he was a city commissioner here for a few years), so that David could actually "meet" him. And every one of those nights has brought me a dream about him that tears my heart to pieces. I know they say you can't love 2 people at the same time, but I still love him but I also love David just as much. Thankfully, David understands this.  ~ sad loving hugsLyra |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
But they were still our dreams, And at night I take this trip. Reviewing what we had hoped, I see it in my mind, a little clip. Liked that verse especially! It's an expensive trip, but one we must take in order to come full circle. A poignant piece Larry, and one of your best in my book! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ariana, After 30 plus years I take it ever so seldom but with amazing impact. So sorry for your loss. Courage dear poet. Mushy, Last nights dream...that rarely occurs but still matters ever so gently. Thanks. Chris, ROTFL A castaway eh? Very funny and thank you.  Victoria, Thanks for the kind response and even more fot he hug. Nancy Lee, LOL Well now...reading classes should be required equipment for you! Thanks.It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! [This message has been edited by Larry C (05-08-2002 01:50 AM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
James, Near impossible to go back. But they're just whispers to me now. Thanks. Saunni, Wow...thanks. It's okay and I'm alright. But thanks very much. Noah, Well...everyone is okay and friends. Thanks for your concern. Sandra, I like that perspective...thanks. Hope the surgery goes well. Ivy Rose, Night memories for sure and pleasant ones at that. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! [This message has been edited by Larry C (05-08-2002 01:51 AM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Krista, Wow...you too huh? It isn't easy but it's okay. Bless you. Lyra, Well, my little inspiration is nothing compared to your memories. But your life has been far more intense than mine. Bless you sweet poet friend. What an awesome thing that the two of you could do that. I am so proud of you both for your courage and love. Thanks for sharing that. Lori, LOL An expensive trip! How right you are, as usual. Thanks friend. A lot. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! [This message has been edited by Larry C (05-08-2002 01:51 AM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
some dreams are beautiful reminders Larry...it is good to have such memories. Hugs. Like a red brick, |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
This is very beautiful in its sadness. I think regrets show us those things we still long for, but somehow just can't seem to recapture, and it is a shame that when love grows old, we can't rekindle that newness that gave it life in the first place. It takes two to create a dream cruise, and two to keep it floating...nicely done. [This message has been edited by Dulcinea (05-08-2002 10:07 AM).] |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
awwwww..... we can all dream cant we...... Lauren~ I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Donna, Absolutely true. Thanks. Dulcinea, Some truth in your response for sure. Thanks. Lauren, Yes indeed we can. Thank you. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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