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I didn't even pick him up
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I didn't even pick him up |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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On my way back in the plane I didn't even pick him up, he just sat next to me Slightly younger then I am and apparently not free He read this magazine, about biking down the hill Then he tried explaining, the ins and outs of this skil Costs five thousand he said, I heard him sigh real deep I said "You'll still be sweating Sir, downhill rides don't come cheap" He had to fly to Amsterdam, and then three hours by car And for only one day of work, he had to travell real far I'm sitting close to the window, so I could see it all I waited for the sun to set, turning into a big red ball But when I opened my eyes, because I'd fallen to sleep I really could have cried, for the sun had sunken deep A snapshot in the darkened sky, is all that I could take Cursing softly there and then, for not having stayed awake I listened to some music, on the walkman I had bought But couldn't concentrate, in my mind popped up one thought How odd I thought, sitting here, talking to this unknown man If he should contact me in the street, I probably would ran Then I thougt of all the people, I have met on this vacation Apart from one, they all were nice, I was lucky I'm sure Behind the names of pages blue, so many are unknown Some have even several names clinging to their thrown It doesn't bother me at all, but it's this thought that I adore You could be inviting twenty "people" and ending up with four I should stop my babbling now, before I'll get you bored Just wanted here to make a point, that can not be ignored Some names were only names before, like in a fantasy We reached out into the unknown and became reality Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-07-2002 02:18 AM).] |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
aww. cute |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi, Titia, I enjoyed reading your poem. I hope to read more. Thanks and best wishes. Ethel.....garysgirl [This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-05-2002 08:44 PM).] |
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Miss Behavin' Member
since 1999-06-16
Posts 84 |
 ...I've gotta say... It sure was nice to meetcha... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"Some names were only names before, like in a fantasy We reached out into the unknown and became reality" That just about sums it up, doesn't it? You met some elusive 'family' members, and discovered they were very real. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awww Titia! I am so glad you enjoyed yourself, and got to meet some of the people in passions. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TitiaGal~ 'Behind the names of pages blue, so many are unknown Some have even several names clinging to their throne It doesn't bother me at all, but it's this thought that I adore You could be inviting twenty "people" and ending up with four' You crack me up !!! LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL And we know who at least SIX of them, all rolled into ONE, would be~  You are sooooooo funny ! I just LOVE this~'Some names were only names before, like in a fantasy We reached out into the unknown and became reality' And what a lovely touch of reality it is~  Love you, lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thanks to all of you. Miss Behavin', did we meet????? See I get all confused here already LOL Marge, LOL wish I could be there with you, laughing. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Don't mind Nan...she's just misBehavin!!  Your words ring true, dutchie. There are flesh and blood people behind every name....it's very special when the opportunity presents itself to meet them face to face....like you!  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is such a lovely write, Titia... and its so true about putting real people with the names... I'm so glad I got to meet the real Titia...  ~ hugs from the real chipmunkLyra |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Ahhh Deer, so glad to see you. I'm on my hubby's computer now, because my profider kicked me out. Operated Dutchies should be in bed by now they said. LOL Chipmunk, it was such a treat to see you in Tampa. Love you all dearly, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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