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BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

0 posted 2002-06-05 12:45 PM



Line me up behind the starting gate
and let the gun go off
let me ride the wind
racing against all time.

I've no stakes to place
or bets to make
a neck ahead or two behind
let me beat my handicap
crossing over the finish line.

Lead me to the winners circle
and let me smell the roses
for one brief shining moment
let me wear a wreath of ribbons
whether I place or not ......


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Duncan
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1 posted 2002-06-05 01:16 AM


I've no stakes to place
or bets to make
a neck ahead or two behind
let me beat my handicap
crossing over the finish line.


You've no idea how much I relate to this.  I'll just say, 'Thanks...very cool, Blue'.


I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all I've held onto

Lifehouse

Larry C
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2 posted 2002-06-05 01:18 AM


Lori,
For you...anything!

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Midnitesun
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3 posted 2002-06-05 01:43 AM


OK, I'll share the wreath and the winner's cup. I really liked the starting gate and the finish line.
BluesSerenade
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4 posted 2002-06-05 01:45 AM


Duncan~ And you don't even know how that line pertains in so many different ways.
So I shall thank you for picking up on that particular line that in essence was my message.  ~sighing~

Larry~ What can I say except that you have been in my thoughts daily, my silence runs deep in quiet prayers.  Warm and special hugs to you my friend~

BluesSerenade
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5 posted 2002-06-05 01:50 AM


We can't all be winners, and you are so sweet to share with me Midnitesun. If truth will have it, it's the roses I want!!!  
Thanks a bunch!

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