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Play it again Jack
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Play it again Jack |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside 
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The line forms on the right babe, and the cement bag it's just there for the weight dear, but not enough to bring you or I down. Polished over my pledging wrapped around heart stings, links to your memory keeping close beside you. Life is full of curve balls a hit and miss you, but I'm still rootin' for the home team wishing you could be here. That was how you taught me your signals I've passed down, your lead to my offspring, and the love that was meant to. I need only wind up a music box or field a line drive, and play it over again Jack where the shadow of your smile lies. A forever snap shot that comes back so clearly, freeze framed over time I won't ever let go of. Standing under your doorway, I can see you so clearly hanging my childhood memorabilia without speaking a word. I can feel you so near me outside where the wind chimes and inside where the sun filters through where I can still hold you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *For my Dad* and the love of baseball as well as all the good times we shared. Since he had lost his eyesight, I'm not sure he ever knew how meaningful my sentimental memorabilia really is. This is inspired by his, and my very own favorite song~ "Mack the Knife" He had a collection of music boxes, and wound this one up so often.... that would be my music box collection nowadays. I so loved standing there, just watching him in his peace and quiet~ Ah geez, that's what I get for dusting off my knick knacks. I'm sorry I haven't been around much, I'm picking my battles and I still can't make up my mind which one is worth fighting for. Love and hugs to all you good poets, I miss you~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a beautiful write...a wonderful gift to your father... I miss you too Bluesy...maybe none of them are worth fighting, who knows? |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
“Mack the Knife” yes I remember that too “Macky Messer” the original in German is also a tune I never forgot. Your words are incredibly intense and touching, dear friend. Wishing you to have clarity about priorities. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
nice to see you again, and this is a beautiful tribute to your father  |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
This is special, very special! "A spring shower was cause to run |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
....I miss you.... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How very special... in all ways. Thank you, Bluesy... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's good to see you, Blues lady... this is full of tender memories and love... thank you for sharing it! *S* |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Very tender, Bluesy gal. You just hang on tight to those memories because they're so very special. Take care. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Bluesy..this is very very special. Missing you. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Before befriending butterflies |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Life is full of curve balls a hit and miss you, ========================== where the shadow of your smile lies. ============================ this is a touching tribute...wonderful use of theme and word play... a hit and miss you thats a great line. as to your closing comments... theres really two reasons to be here...reading poetry...writing poetry.. shouldnt have to "fight battles" about any of that...problems come in when we get "distracted" anything on-line that becomes a "fight" aint worth it. take it from the moth...learned it the hard way. yayayayyayaya Home is a feeling I buried in you ... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is very special Lori, a wonderful tribute to your Dad.  Maree Beauty of the world which is soon to perish has two edges, one of laughter and one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
o girlie, you make me tear up no more battles, feel the love, put the pain away, janets a wise woman hugs to you my dear friend |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Dixie~ Thanks for always taking the time. I'm glad you enjoyed. Margherita~ I want so much to find that clarity. Thank you for caring. Hi Dawn~ Always good to see you here too, thanks. EagleOne~ You warm my heart, and I thank you very much. Oh James~ Thank you. No more dirty pool, I'll just break the que stick over my head next time. ugh!  Karilea~ I am always delighted to have you read me. Thanks for letting me know you were here. Hi suthern~ There are times, and then there are times I miss my Dad so much it aches. This was one of those times. Thank you for your kind and caring reply. Helen~ Like I said, I'll never let go! Thank you sweet one~ Nancy~ I'm timing out temporarily, but I'll get back in the groove eventually. Hugs and thanks~ Janet Marie~ How right you are, keeping the two separate avoids a lot of conflict. Yep, I'm learning the hard way, which explains why I feel I've just failed a test. Thank you for reading, and for being who you are.Maree~ So happy to see you here, just having one of my moments ya know. Many thanks and hugs~ Michele~ Thanks for your sweet words, and more importantly for sharing the gift of your friendship with me. Love ya girlie~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a wonderful write, Lori, such a tender and loving memory. Good to read you, friend. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Kacy~ Thank you for sharing the moment with me. I suppose it's human nature, that when our loved ones pass away, we think of so many things left unsaid. Nice to see you here, and thanks again. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Good to see you decided to share the story Bluesy...  |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Bluesy, it's so wonderful to read about your love and respect for your father. God bless you. A fantastic poem! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful write from the heart....There's nothing more I can say but it's good to read your words. Also good to hear some of the words from the Three Penny Opera. Regards Eric |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Thank you for nudging me Dunc~ I also want to thank the makers of lemon pledge, without them I wouldn't have started dusting. Grover~ Loved your reply, my Dad will always be an inspiration, and I loved him dearly. Thank you ever so much. Eric~ Yea well, my heart gets carried away more often than not, in this case I suppose that would be a good thing. Thank you for for the wonderful... and the three penny opera thanks you too~ |
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