Open Poetry #26 |
Down In The Bayou |
Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
“DOWN IN THE BAYOU” by Bill Charles ~~~~ Down in the bayou one summer night, I happened to chance upon one soul, watched, as she danced under the moon, it was my aching heart that she stole… She sang in the swamp in grasses tall, chanted with voice of an eerie sound, yet I heard words from deep within, seems once, her heart had drowned… I didn’t know how she knew I was there, came and held me, she was soft just then, brought her close, and she melted through, whispered to me she could once again… Down in the bayou one summer night, I happened to chance upon one soul, watched, as she danced under the moon, it was my aching heart that she stole… ~~~~ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Bill: mystic and passionate . . . the midnight moon has many secrets . . . this is eerie in its sweetness I love it you are shining Bill . . . even when your heart has been stolen xxoo |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Bill, this is so pretty. It sounds like a song. Hugs, Ethel |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Bill you got your lyrical nature going in this piece. NIce scene and a little mystic which is intriguing too. Good job! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I am so glad she whispered that she could! Loved the scenery you painted in the moonlight BC~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill...maybe the words to a song, huh? Much enjoyed too!!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Love it Bill....fantastic imagery! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
It is a point of mystery in a man's life, nicely painted. Thank you for sharing it. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
bayou's have ther mystery's, loved your write Bill Poetry gives us relief, We give poetry reason. |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
Bill, this is so beautiful great write Real friends celebrate in who we are and have faith in all that we can become |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssssss) Through the mysterious serpentine cuts, we can never see it seems and ever wonder what exactly seems to steal from us! (sigh) This is very heartfelt and eerie, sweet friend, hope all is well, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bill, 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
nice |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sounds like the making of a song, BCI... You're on a roll... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Yanno Bill, for someone with no heart, you sure wouldn't know it. Love this melancholy piece. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I think that I might know this song BC. . . great job. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
'dem 'biyous' can do some strange things yanno Bill....been 'der, seen 'em me own self...well done |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethereal...hauntingly beautiful... Really enjoyed reading this. Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Bill...I love the surreal atmosphere, tone, of this poem. Your imagery is very beautiful and enhances the whole tone of the poem. You always write such romantic poems. ***Ivy Rose |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Bill this is really enchanting .... the dance, the moonlight and the melting ... Love, Margherita |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Bill A beautiful song played out in my head as I read your lovely words. Your words always sweep me off my feet and bring a smile. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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