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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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The Freckled Face of a Girl ~~~ Dappled grey horses sweat crusted and weary hooves drifting dust lift a day passing dreary The harness bells faded, reigned in at the rill a cool running brook near the base of our hill ~ My eyes, I'm a lad, scant older than four brought visions to mind, full of wonders in store A wagon decked out like a big city market he lifted the side, then he shook out the carpet ~ Our old kitchen door screamed out lack of oil a kettle clanged gently, just set on to boil E'er mother's voice shouted, "I think it's the Pox the old folks have died, I've been digging their plots" ~ "My father's in bed and they won't let me near" the stranger walked by, with a smile, mussed my hair Went in with a bag, full of magic he grows started mixing a broth, made with, god only knows ~ Tip toed on a box dragged in from the yard through windows, he folded, gunpowder with lard The screams of my father sent tears to my eyes they rubbed him completely, in spite of his cries ~ They fed him the broth a few drops at a time I climbed off the box, with his horses in mind "The horses love apples", I turned with a whirl peeking out from his wagon, the freckled face of a girl ~ In moments I knew her, a lifetime it seemed a most likeable friend who knew all the schemes As father got better, 'twas time to move on her father a doctor, a peddler, a con ~ He'd done us a service, we could never repay though he sold us an organ an' stool, by the way Each year they returned, once or twice they dropped by little freckle faced Mary, soon the girl of my eye ~ They'd rest a few days with each visit, it's true she wrote the best love songs, while I wrote the tunes Then one night it happened, 'neath moon and the stars consummating a love, that would forever be ours ~ He stumbled upon us, but said not a word in the morning, so early, fading echoes we heard Ne'er again did we see them, though rumors of peril my parents expired to a place 'neath the barrow ~ Five years had surpassed isolation and grief knocked a lamp from the table when I'd fallen asleep The house nearly cinder, an' I felt like the fool only item I'd saved was the old organ stool ~ Just sat there and watched till the sun broke the morn in the distance, an echo, I'd heard years before Then over the rise, sweat crusted and weary two dappled grey horses, on a day passing dreary ~ The horses reigned in right next to the rill that sweet running brook at the base of our hill A woman climbed down, took a step to the glade the dawning day's sun streaming in to pervade ~ A light in my heart jumped a thousand times fold the smile in her eyes and the story's been told The tears fell in rapture, though nothing was said embraced now with Mary, she'd returned from the dead ~ She unhitched the horses, I lifted the side "The years have been kind", I said, lifting her pride "Are you my daddy"? I turned with a whirl peeking out from the wagon, the freckled face of a girl ~~~ [This message has been edited by Rex Allen McCoy (03-17-2003 07:52 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And it's about time you showed up... thank you Rex. This is going to be a very worthy book.... |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thanks Karilea ... I didn't know there was another book planned ... perhaps I should get out more and maybe even write some new material to share ... but, I will try to pop in here more often  |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Oh, very nicely done. Enjoyed the read. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This is totally lovely, marvellous - I loved it. My vote is in for sure. Wish I could vote more than once. |
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skyshine 
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
I'm glad to see you back Rex. I remember this poem from when you first posted it and you have my vote. Please write more! Good to see you!  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Rex, I'm so happy you are submitting too, sweet friend, this has brought tears to my eyes as it truly is magic when we meet familiar faces time and time again knowing they never forget you and will always love you! (smiles) God Bless you, sweet friend, this has my most enthusiastic vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rex, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
YES~One for the book for sure! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
So much to read, so little time. I love these writes with a story and a happy ending. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Enthusiastically voting. Joyce |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
You have my vote. An excellent story all the way. SG |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I don't think I've read you before? I have certainly missed something. This is wonderful. I loved every word of it. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What an excellent storyteller you are! Wish you would come back with more of my personal favorite type of poems. Got my vote that is for sure! |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Rex, enjoyed reading this tale |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is really good it's got to be in the book!!!!  Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Rex, I really enjoyed the tale you presented us here. Thanks for sharing Dawn |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thanks everyone ... I doubt this one will make it to the book because of its length, but it gave me much pleasure to post it here again ... glad you liked it Rex |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
An excellent story, poetically told!! Material like this just never grows old! My votes in... Thanks for sharing. Tammy |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I really like this Rex..can you reformat it if you're worried about the length? |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I love story poems and I really love this one. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I think the reason the length is long is because you used a large font on this poem....I think PDV was suggesting that you make the font regular size!!!! I would really like to see this get into the book!!!! Bridgette |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I shortened the length by doubling up the lines ... so it's only half the number of lines now ... I don't think the font I've used has anything to do with the book ... I think possibly Ron will use one common font throughout if I'm not mistaken ... otherwise I can change the font size too |
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Alicethruglass Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 368 |
always a pleasure to read you ~A~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A wonderfully told story... I like this very much! *S* |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I love the story-well done. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Enjoyed the read very much Charisma |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
What a wondrous story you weave! Very enjoyable, richly compelling, and full of some really good feelings. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
BUMP...... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Hey Rex! Where ya been? It's so good to see you again! Great selection for the book! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
A marvellous story. A must for the book indeed. You have my vote  Maree. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Rex ... you are such a marvelous story-teller. This weave flows beautifully and is absolutely delightful!  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
What goes around comes around, hm? A great, moody story. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump.... "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
It's always a pleasure to read the work of a born story-teller. This one warmed my heart (literally) both for its technical and creative excellence. My vote for sure! Patrick Talty PS: I omitted to vote with this post, so have revised it and reposted : see below [This message has been edited by pjtalty (04-02-2003 09:47 PM).] |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
It's always a pleasure to read the work of a natural story-teller such as yourself. This delightful piece warmed my heart (literally) and gets my vote unhesitatingly. I loved it for its technical excellence and for its ability to draw me into the story to share the emotions that inspired you to write it. That, in my opinion, is the hallmark of a good poem! Patrick Talty |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Rex ~ I just love this ~ what a wonderful story you have penned ~ Bonnie |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ahhh Rex my friend. You are so very talented. Well done. Excellent read. Marilyn |
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