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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal 
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You know I love it When you talk history to me Obscure knowledge flowing Living upon your silvered tongue Resurrecting the once dead To parade about in exhibition Honorable deeds done Unspeakable terrors wrought Passions pursued You give them breath Lending voice to their stories Gifting beat to their hearts once more They no longer seem to be Dried ink upon aged paper Cracked and peeling Forgotten Speak to me some more. s.a.t. For a dear friend, who indeed does make the past speak. And I am a bit of a history junkie. [This message has been edited by Susan (07-18-2004 04:01 PM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Susan, this speaks to me....I am not a history buff but I like it and now and then it does speak to me. I'll see what I can do in the next few weeks. I'll listen and see if I hear any more voices.....lovely writing as always.........jo |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
They no longer seem to be Dried ink upon aged paper Cracked and peeling Forgotten ~*~ I join Iliana in your wish that the poet to whom you speak would write more of those times. I know...  as I have a passion for history, as well... |
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marcel Senior Member
since 2003-03-02
Posts 660az, usa |
i have heard such speakers, and they always take me to that place and time--great piece! |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Jo, look forward to seeing what you come up with. Sunshine, I'm glad I've such good company. Marcel, it is a delight. Funny, when I see the elderly, I see in my minds eye their youth and the history they were part of creating. Weird, huh, to think we are each a piece of what will one day be considered history. Hugs all -- susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
IF only we would take the time to sit in that swing on an old porch, sharing a glass of lemonade or a fresh cup of coffee... as we listen to the stories of their times, their hardships...what made them laugh or cry...fascinating...timeless. Yes, history...where would we be without it. Thank You Susan! |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Barry, Oh yes. I grew up with stories. Grandparents who went through WWI and the great depression, parents who were raised in depression era, and met at a USO dance during WWII. The stories they told, oh my, I would sit entrhalled. Sadly, being bonr so late to older parents, my story tellers are all passing on . . . but at least I have the memories of the stories told. Can you imagine seeing life pass from horse to car to plane to space ship? Wow!  Susan |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Susan, yes...I can imagine it...have imagined it....and though I am still relatively young, have experienced some of it....it is fascinating, isn't it.... Barry and I remember sitting in the living room, on the floor....listening to all of the older folk talk about past times, so adept at remembering so much detail...being able to remember names that they had not spoken of in 40 or 50 years, or more....Yes, very fascinating... When the screen was simply black or white and radios still told stories. When milk came in glass bottles, so cold and fresh. When ice cream was in a small cardboard cup and you ate it with a wooden spoon...and the barber seldom used anything except scissors...and grown men shaved with straight razors... When locomotives moved through the night air, the rumbling of diesel engines taking a small boy to dreams...dreams of times that have turned to dust...except in the minds of those who hunger to know. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
More, more!  I jest not. I love your reply. I loved your poem written in response. You do weave words well. Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Fear not, I shall weave you a story...let the imagination run wild....glad you enjoy. I do as well...such fascinating times. Thanx Susan.... Think of how it was...the first person to cross the great Mississippi, headed into a setting sun...when the air was clean, there were no contrails streaking the skies and lye soap was freshly made each week... as a washboard and a bucket of clean water made the laundry fresh... Gosh, you will have me going on into infinity.... |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
sounds wonderful -- some have that gift, making it seem more real..making it live. Great poem |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Barry, lol! No, not forever, but you can throw me a bone every so often, yes? Beki, thanks so much. SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
these stories are priceless and hopefully they keep getting passed down along the line |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Very nicely done! JL |
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PKreturns Member
since 2003-07-21
Posts 362New Orleans, LA |
I am a history nut too...Emphasis on the 'nut'. *S* I liked the way you put these words down about my favorite subject. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed this much |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
history his story hi story sounds like a good read wink kewl ms S |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I enjoy being swept away by the past... If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Thanks friends, for the smile and the warming of my heart.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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