»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #28
»
I Once Was . . . 1968 . . . (Meet Me There)
| Open Poetry #28 |
|
I Once Was . . . 1968 . . . (Meet Me There) |
|
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
|
Born of Earth strapped and suede sand stone speakin' a velvet parade 'neath her flat foot bare beat brazen eyed to all who meet her one thumb in denim notch You dont know what you have 'till you've lost what you got Life upon her back thumb cocked with a smile hitching high for a ride live for today, not tomorrow The miles have spoken soundtrack plays in her mind letting go of her life that daily grind Face freckled fine will yet to be broken You've got to love what you have or give up what you've stolen [This message has been edited by littlewing (09-12-2003 11:04 AM).] |
||
| © Copyright 2003 Sue Eckam - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sue...I LOVE THIS! Love the words...the rhythm...love ALL of it. Tried to pick a favorite part, but couldn't do it...*smile* Just wonderful, me sis...  When the power of love overcomes the |
||
|
passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awesome Sue! I've missed your writings.... we all need a little Zep |
||
|
King of Hearts Junior Member
since 2003-09-12
Posts 32 |
68 was a good year, your poem is like fine wine. |
||
|
bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
altho i'm not sure just what this is about i got to say it did leave me remembering many a journey by a naive boy up and back highways 1 and 101 twix san francisco and mexico,brown suede fringed vests,the fillmore auditorium(before there was a east and west),blue osley and orange barrel lsd,three finger lids of mexican pot,buffalo spingfield and on and on...kind of wonder if theres not a hint of the lost wonder of youth here or maybe the refusal to grow up,well whatever i enjoyed it. Live like it's your last day... Dance like nobody's watching... Love like you've never been hurt... [This message has been edited by bbent (09-12-2003 03:48 AM).] |
||
Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
a'mazin.. simply. |
||
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Hey sis . . . you gonna meet me there too? Thank you so much Dix, miss you too (oops I edited it the Zep part lol) thank you and YES we do King of Hearts - you reply has made me smile thank you bent - mann now that is what I am talking about, but not lost youth or immaturity . . . the place of my birth truly Thank you Meg so much This was inspired by Ed (wranx) because somehow, somewhere we met HERE and will once again. Beneath a tree, lying on our clothes, reading verse to each other . . . Ed? *smile* Was this the girl in the flowing garb? xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (09-12-2003 04:56 AM).] |
||
|
Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sue, That was before my time sweetie!  Excellent write, just excellent.If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
||
|
inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
living thru it in bits and pieces, as i was still a wee bit young to really break out , being only l3, had to sneak around, but what id do to get hit on the head, and be stuck in that times timewarp......to leave this wretched ball and chain the earth has become since then....... 68 was great, but even more fine is 69 and yes, "sha la la la la live for today" (when you could) |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sue...thanks. This brought a smile to my face. |
||
|
LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
oh littlewing, you and your words are so very precious and full of a passion and understanding for life. You go girl...your words are a treasure to read...thank you |
||
|
Endlessecho Member
since 2003-09-05
Posts 398I live within myself |
Thank you for the picture this created in my mind. Your descriptions truly come alive. Though I didn't live in 68, I found similarities with this girl (at least at one time). Still sure of her power to conquer the world! Brings memories to mind. Great write! |
||
|
Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
littlewing, that was a great trip back to '68! Thanks. Wish I could stay there a little longer.....Cute photo! xo ~K~ |
||
|
Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wow! Big smiles here girlie! Thank you for jarring the memories! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Summer can't be over... |
||
|
icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
They were strange days...strange days indeed.... Thank you for shining your light on the good part.  |
||
|
wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Dressed in peasant blouse and still servicable blue jeans She stands on the macadam... The very sun that heats the asphalt gleams her eyes, chocolate And she stands With her thumb comfortably resting in the denim at her waist Her fingers splayed on the hip that she "leads" with. And she compels Those, of like kind to convey her on her journey never straight, but always progressively forward... Mmm Hmmm. You have indeed, taken me there. Thank you m'love!  "In looking Northward, I see a light" [This message has been edited by wranx (09-12-2003 10:42 AM).] |
||
|
SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
hehehe...this is so cool..just this morning I was telling hubby that I want to lose weight so I can wear jeans again.. that thumb in denim notch made me yearn for my jeans again, and I love suede jackets with the fringe. Me thinks you and I have a kindred spirit in dress...hehehe!!! Nice to read. SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
||
|
EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Excellent! Reminds me of a few journey's I've taken. Thanks. |
||
garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sue, this is precious. One of my favorites of yours, too. I'm keeping it, LittleOne. And, I love that new picture!! That twinkle in your eye and your smile is awesome, my friend.  Hugs to you, sweet Lady Ethel pssttt...things are looking up, huh??  [This message has been edited by garysgirl (09-12-2003 12:21 PM).] |
||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I remember...thanks! |
||
|
Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Born of Earth strapped and suede sand stone speakin' a velvet parade 'neath her flat foot bare beat brazen eyed to all who meet her one thumb in denim notch Love the way your write Sue. hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I met you there--and I think I'll stay there! lol  Thanks for the retro-spection! Linda |
||
|
Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) I may have never been born during that wonderful era (in my opinion, at least) but I sure met you there in this beautiful write and I'm lovin' it! (kiss on cheek) I wish I could have been one of the Merry Pranksters (I would pass on the grass of course) and get to ride around and hear the stories of Neil Cassady and company! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, thank you for taking me back, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
||
|
Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
smiles |
||
|
vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sue?...of course I will...I'm THERE!  When the power of love overcomes the |
||
|
Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
hey! weren't we just talking about this!? amazing write..never ever ever say you suck!!! or I'll hrm....stick that evil grinny on ya If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
||
|
vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
(hugs) enjoyed |
||
|
Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
just breeeeatttthheeeee If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
||
|
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You must have been some girl! You brought memories with your perfect images. Your new photo warms my heart and I overflow in tenderness for you. Hugs and love. Margherita |
||
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Larry - mine too ehehe but somehow I was there thank you so much Yes, was tough with the year there, felt more like 68 to me, and YES live for today please do thank you Michele I was ummm . . (not born yet but was) Now if I could bring a smile to the Sunshine, well gee that makes me quite happy thank you Lee? as are yours and thank you for such a kind reply echo - thank you so much, I sure hoped you guys could relate in some way or another - go find her please . . . Kahlil - to be there . . .Ohhh I so should have and your welcome - thank you Nancy - thank you and glad I could take you on a trip, even if it was a short one icey? yes strange indeed I can only surmise and the good parts is what I want to come away with - thank you Awww sweety? Is that me up there? *smiling* your welcome . . . I try I do and we did meet . . . we did truly I do adore you so Edward Rose Shara - you ARE a kindred spirit and yes yes exactly! Thank you so much Verse - glad I could take you there- thank you Ethel - things are just lovely and thank you about the picture, is true to me - who I am and thank you LittleOne Martie - good dont ever forget thank you Thank you Chris, hey where have you been? Linda - oh yessssss you were and are there for sure . . . thank you so much Noah, nor was I but have always felt this pull, you know? and yes - I couldnt see you smoking grass lol thank you playing the guitar, folk music yes Raph - thank you for the smile, Vicky, mannn I think you were already thanks again *smile* Kris, noo please not the teeth no not that -it scares me . . . but yes we were and here it is thank you so so much Thank you Vandana *hugs* to you Ahh thanks for the breathe Kris . . . Margherita - you, my Lady are the sweetest soul I have ever had the pleasure of meeting . . . I thank you Thanks guys for taking a trip with me here xxoo |
||
|
Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
the days of janis and jim jimi and jimmy a man had a dream more than suede bell bottoms and hippie hair oh so nice to see you there girl named sue! |
||
|
Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
1968....Just fightin' a war watchin' those doobies burn. 1968..bought my first car. smokin tires, makin' rubber burn... I WAS there!! Thanx for the memories... |
||
|
froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Hey littlewing, wonderful wording and nice read too. hehe I was only ___ years. I really liked this one. :-) |
||
|
angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
I wasn't born yet, but I did enjoy taking the trip back in time with you  Crystal |
||
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Hey Reb mann to have seen any of that . . . I thought I knew you from somewhere thank you Littlewink Ohh mann Barry - I was there . . I was (I so wanted to be) your welcome and thank you! Hey froggy I was ___ yrs old too *smile* thank you Crystal and thank you for coming Thanks guys xxoo |
||
|
Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I read this before and thought I had responded...hmmm...losing my mind... Loved how you wrote this. Susan |
||
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Sue This was so well written and very much enjoyed. It's nice to read your words again. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
||
|
PouringJewels Member
since 2003-09-18
Posts 158Maryland |
growing up in the early 70s, your poem depicts how I wanted to live. PEACE julia |
||
|
Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Sue this was great writing..but where have you been? we all love your writing and i like your new photo too... Goldenrose. |
||
|
A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Sue enjoyed your poem, I was born in 68...I am a flower child of love, peace all the way..love and harmony! ~ARH |
||
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Susan . . . thank you so very much Sue, oh it is good to see you again, too - thank you Julia, at least you had the seventies, mann I was stuck in the eighties, no wonder I am screaming to be free - *smile* Peace to you thank you Aww Phil, you are so sweet . . . I just havent had much to write I guess - miss you too thank you AR - now that is what I am talking about - good for you and (jealous) lol . . . *smiling* thank you so much Thanks guys xxoo |
||
|
Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Solid -- and oh yes I do remember....thanks for the ride! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
||
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thanks Ed . . wish I were there with ya . . . |
||
|
aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
I don't know how I missed this one! Awesome write littlewing! peace - wolfy In his mantle gray he walked one day across a shining floor and with crystal key in secrecy he opened an ivory door -J.R.R. Tolkien(T.Bombadil) |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
