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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-08-16 04:43 PM

The table, hewn of finest oak.
Polished daily, preciously kept
for special  moments.

Moments of remember, of forget
and forgot.  Of steaming pots,
buttered rolls,   of hams and turkeys
stuffed.

Moments of sadness, of death’s
gathering before the mourn.  Of
weddings and rings,   of cakes
and smiling eyes.

Pristine to view, comforting.
A stray piece of gum secretly
hid away.   A child’s hiding
place,   a cat’s rub.   Sturdy
and strong, weathering
generations.

Will the mighty oak stand
till the last waltz, the last
hand touches?  And when
those fingers lightly trace
the grain, will memories
flood and bring a smile?

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2003-08-16 04:57 PM

it will

yes

it will

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

2 posted 2003-08-16 06:09 PM

I have many antiques..some from family..others newly bought over the years..both holding memories for me.

Lovely writing Barry.

*s
M

QjQ
Member Elite

since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

3 posted 2003-08-16 07:53 PM

this is a very terrific write on something thats taken for granted,,,

thanks for the write,,,

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2003-08-16 08:01 PM

"Will the mighty oak stand
till the last waltz, the last
hand touches? And when
those fingers lightly trace
the grain, will memories
flood and bring a smile?"

~ So often your writing evokes memories that flood my mind and brings me a smile. Such be the case with this poem. Thank you!

Linda

MARK V SHELDON
Member Elite

since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...

5 posted 2003-08-16 08:07 PM

...much like the tree it used to be... Enjoyed your style of ponder and nostalgia.

-MVS

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Patricia
Member Elite

since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

6 posted 2003-08-16 11:37 PM

Barry...a very touching write, and yes, I do believe your wonderful memories will be there for the taking- take them!

Patricia

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-08-17 12:13 PM

Barry, a beautiful poem, Sir. I enjoyed
reading it.

Hugs

Ethel

Xelorz
Junior Member

since 2003-08-16

Posts 10
Burlington, Ontario, Canada

8 posted 2003-08-17 12:34 PM

You took something without life and gave it such. Well done.

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

9 posted 2003-08-17 12:41 PM

When we find those things that of true worth, they are never lost again.
TD

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

10 posted 2003-08-17 09:52 PM

.... And so goes the cycle... well penned, P.I....

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

11 posted 2003-08-17 10:09 PM

Who says inanimate objects can't talk??? yours tels such a wonderful tale. Great job!!

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

CastleGuard
Senior Member

since 2003-04-30

Posts 760
Alberta, Canada

12 posted 2003-08-18 12:32 PM

I always enjoy your poems - well done.

CG

Martie

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

13 posted 2003-08-18 09:15 PM

Barry

I have such a table...and I have the same thoughts...no gum though...sigh. Maybe I need to put some there, just because.

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