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The Summer Of Beth
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The Summer Of Beth |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space 
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Days like these beg for warmer thoughts and recollections of distant summers come to mind and soothe these tired bones Of the summer of Beth the barefoot goddess of Tampa Terrace, whose temple I still worship in memories and dreams And of her of the beauty, wit, style and grace she always carried in that offhand bohemian kind of way I fondly recall those better days and summer nights sitting on that weathered porch and drinks in hand A pantheon of youth, full of hope and promise Laughing the laugh of the those untainted by the the weight of responsibilities How we spoke of life and love sharing our deepest dreams and visions deep into the those sultry nights Sweet intermissions of music and song as somebody playfully strummed that old guitar like minstrels of old Thoughts drift ever towards Beth, of raven hair, gleaming eyes like pools in moonlight, and radiant smiles that pierce the heart Though the words may well exist, I have yet to discover those that properly convey the reverance her beauty deserves Just as I'd never found the words that would make her understand the depth of emotion I felt for her that glorious summer I was the always the wild one, the funny one, the crazy one, but all of it hid the fact that I was always the shiest one And the words never came in time and off you went at summer's end, to live your dreams with someone else Ah but thoughts of regret will never sour the sweetness of these thoughts and memories of the summer of Beth There's no where else I'd rather be than in the hallowed images of you that warm me through and through On days like these [This message has been edited by Aenimal (12-04-2002 12:36 AM).] |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Excuse the format, I guess i didn't have enough space and it was displayed this way, can't seem to fix it now. Don't mind the poem either it's a little long winded but just needed to vent surfacing memories on a cold day. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Raphael, this is a beautiful poem. Isn't it great to have such fond memories of our past? You wrote about it so well. Thank you, friend, for sharing your heart with us.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
This "put me there". Sometimes I wonder, what if "regret" could be replaced with "revisit"...? What would change... -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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ptwils165 Member
since 2002-11-29
Posts 50 |
reminded me of a counting crows song, hard candy... "On certain Sundays in November, when the weather bothers me I empty drawers of other summers where my shadows used to be She is standing by the water As her smile begins to curl In this or any other summer She is always something different Never just an ordinary girl......." seek out the acoustic version on the net, listen to it and you'll be back there in that summer..... |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
Enjoyed the journey with you through yesterday and those questions of what might have been. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Another memory to savor. Makes you wonder, what if? |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Thank you for taking us along, sharing your deepest dream. It seems I was sitting on that porch with you. Your talent at describing this scene is excellant. Enjoyed a great deal. Warm regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
This is beautiful and the title just as pretty. Nice warming up to words such as these. I really enjoyed the read. ~Salty |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
raph, your poem is full of tenderness, grace, wisdom...and moved me deeply....I just gave it a home in my library of my personal favorites---a home of fine literary works that express beauty, that touch my heart and works that enrich my life. I was flooded with my own personal memories as I read your words. I was transported back in time to summer such as this. Like yours, my memories keep me warm on cold winter nights when I am alone... ~ May you now be making warm memories for your tomorrows... Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oops-a-daisy! I must have clicked the submit button twice! EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-04-2002 10:31 AM).] |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Garysgirl thanks and yes it is nice to have those memories..sometimes Mark I think i would have told, though who knows if that would've accomplished anything.. James..thanks ptwils ironically enough counting crows Mr.jones was one of the songs we used to sing thank you sandpiper hope you had fun Thanks Midnite, exactly Pat thank you for sitting out there on the porch with me, and for the kind words Salty thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it, she was an amzing girl. Linda I'm honoured to be included in your collection and hope it brought you only those warm memories. |
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