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The Island In The Sun
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The Island In The Sun |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space 
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I remember, Waking to the chiming of the church bells The sweet aroma of citrus drifting through open shutters Vast orchards of lemon,orange,fig and almonds trees, groves of olives that lay beside ancient pathways that wound their way along the mountainside and threatened to reach into the heavens I remember, The sound of horse drawn carts along the cobblestone beside the rustic home my grandfather built Of mornings in the town square where old men sat and argued, espressos in hand of politics and life Where the Trinacria adorns the walls on banners and tapestries or is painted on festive carts of red and gold I remember, A pristine beach of blue skipping stones across the Mediterranean underneath a fiery sun Diving into the waves and swimming out to the old wooden fishing boats anchored there At night beside the sea we'd walk and marvel how the moon and stars so brightly lit, shimmered off its surface in a mirror of the universe, and were humbled And I remember, Our tearful parting Etna's smoke reached up into the skies, as we flew overhead, a last wave goodbye reminding me to return to a land where time seemingly stands still in simple days and simple ways Though her name is tarnished by a letter as scarlet as the blood it has spilt no stereotype can ever mar the beauty of my beloved island in the sun |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
what an enchanting write...I really enjoyed the read. ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Calamari, fried fast in very hot Olive oil Sea-salt and a hint of Nutmeg. You've brought a nice taste to this. Very accomplished write, Raph Ed |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fantastic descriptive writing...James |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
I can well relate to having a similar taste of this island. I don't think it has gone away. Thank you. etoodog |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
 Raph, this is absolutely beautiful. You are such a talented writer. Thank you so much for sharing this poetry with us. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
ahhhh sicilia (am I right?) havent had the pleasure of meeting her yet...hopefully one day soon. Your Island in the sun sounds so inviting. Beautifully written, loved the imagery. Maree  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!!! Wonderful imagery here... Fantastic sights, smells and sounds... Great write...enjoyed the read. ~Hugs~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thank you Salty but words fail in comparison Ed, just about anything cooked in fresh virgin olive oil and seas salt is a gift from the gods. Thank you very much for the compliment. Many thanks James Thank you Robert i don't think it ever leaves. Wow Ethel, you're way too kind! You've made my day. Yes Dark Angel (Maree) you're right, I hope you do one day, just as I hope to visit you're lovely island/continent soon Thank you Enchantress your writing has been a major inspiration to me in my short time here. [This message has been edited by Aenimal (12-03-2002 12:05 AM).] |
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fairydustwing Junior Member
since 2002-12-02
Posts 17U.K., London |
so descriptive, It created such beautiful images in my head. Thanks. fairydustwing x |
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