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Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-08-05 09:40 PM

Her family had gone away
To visit the county fair
But she remained at home
She'd be the only one there

As she rested on the porch
After all her chores were done
She saw a truck approaching
It's windscreen reflecting in the sun

A tall and handsome stranger
Made his way to her door
It was unusual to see anyone
So few had been past before

He came in search of the bridges
To take some pictures he had said
And with her uncertain directions
To the bridges they were led

He took the pictures he wanted
And then he took her home
When she asked him in for tea
He realised she was all alone

She felt as giddy as a schoolgirl
Inviting him to stay for a meal
She pictured his arms around her
Wondering how his body might feel

They sat talking for many hours
Not one word did she miss
She watched him as he talked
Imagining how he might kiss

Dormant passion had awakened
As she looked into his eyes
Her mind was eagerly racing
Her feelings she couldn't disguise

They spent the night together
A love forbidden yet so true
Her feelings now had deepened
She was unsure of what to do

He wanted to take her with him
But she could not possibly leave
He had to accept her decision
But how their hearts would grieve

He left under a cloud of darkness
As her tears washed down the drain
A special secret she would keep
But her heart held so much pain

Their love would be revealed
Long after she would die
Their ashes carried beneath the bridges
As their spirits soared so high

A love that was forbidden
Yet a love so very strong
Together now in death
Two souls are now where they belong

* * * * *

This was written about one of my
alltime favourite movies, "The
Bridges Of Madison County."

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

[This message has been edited by Suetang (08-06-2002 07:34 PM).]

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

1 posted 2002-08-05 09:44 PM

I enjoyed this as much as I did the movie. You did a great job of capturing the story with your poem.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-08-05 09:50 PM

Oh Sue!!!!
It's 90 deegrees and I have goosebumps!!
You have penned this perfectly!!!
My favourite book!
Actually it was better than the movie I thought.
Did you know the sequel is out?
A Thousand Country Roads....same author, RJ Waller.
I just got it yesterday!
OH!! YOU have made my day!!
Look at the smile on my face now!!
Thanks for the

!!
~Hugs, Nancy~

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

3 posted 2002-08-05 10:27 PM

Sue, this was just fantastic. I too loved that movie. Even if I hadn't seen the movie, this poem painted a picture of a beautiful love story.

Really impressive writing...

I got the envelope! I'm so excited - I'll write to you tomorrow. Thank you, thank you!

Hugs, Marti

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-08-05 10:41 PM

*Just me...came back to check the save to library button*

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

5 posted 2002-08-05 11:19 PM

I have never seen the movie nor read the book, but now that I have read this lovely poem, Sue...
It will definitely be on my list.

~ warm chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-08-06 12:02 PM

YAY!!! Oh my gosh, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I LOVE IT, I have read the book and it IS WONDERFUL!!! (kiss on cheek) I can't wait to read the new book now, I heard a review from the New York Times it is wonderful, I LOVE IT, I'm also adding this to my library, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2002-08-06 09:11 AM

You caught up the movie in
poetic perfection [one slight revision, perhaps, changing "probable" to "probably"?]

You brought the movie back into
my mind very well...

now, go watch Somewhere in Time and
write of it...

Enchantress and I think you
would like that one as well!

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

8 posted 2002-08-06 09:33 PM

Somewhere in Time! There are no words to describe the beauty and elegance of this, my all time favorite movie. The soundtrack gives me shivers!

Marti

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

9 posted 2002-08-07 11:19 AM

Sue: Very impressive write. I like your poem far better than the book. It's beautiful.

Betty Lou Hebert

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

10 posted 2002-08-07 11:40 AM

enjoyed

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