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And he said [with a nod to LeeJ]
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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And he said [with a nod to LeeJ] So this is how the day swings the wind, with a touch to the earlobe fingering 36-year-old bobs which appeared antique even then, voices coming back, in “and he said,” memories of teenage-willing-waiting to conquer songs rallied together at Disneyland on senior trip night Losses yet unknown, disappearance of youth on the edge waiting to jump into tomorrow because immortality stems our brain and then I remember Father, how he could discipline us in mother’s threat of “just wait,” because she was one with a quick wick burning brilliant and don’t let her flare out or her energy to regiment decisions, gone, and if she was too, too, tired, it was, “just wait” and that was much much worse, because disappointment lives forever after bruises vanish, and for some less fortunate, even after breaks heal, disappointment in those blue sky eyes lives forever… We were not ones to look for trouble, but when naïve and teenagery flippant mistakes cling like tomorrow’s shadow and ill-thought plans or even just-do-its die hard, sometimes harder when we remain here to live with ourselves, and cannot follow along for that last hug, we go searching Yet for most, tomorrow is still that day away unless, unless you’re really not here, and I’m sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye to that youth of yours or even mine, so garbled did I get in the moment of here and now and blinked away future’s sheen. And he said, “don’t wish your days away, child, cherish them, hold them close, make every moment count.” And in trying to emulate him, I thought I was, but I’m not sure, and he’s not here for me to still myself with his weathered vane, but there, his finger, licked by his tongue, held up, checking the wind. © Karilea Rilling Jungel January 21, 2005 [This message has been edited by Sunshine (01-21-2005 08:21 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Yet for most, tomorrow is still that day away unless, unless you’re really not here, and I’m sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye to that youth of yours or even mine, so garbled did I get in the moment of here and now and blinked away future’s sheen. And he said, “don’t wish your days away, child, cherish them, hold them close, make every moment count.” smiling...I love this one Kari and those words....my father said often. Beautiful write and now a nod to Lee for inspiring this beauty. Hugs to you both. |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
beautiful |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
And he said, “don’t wish your days away, child, cherish them, hold them close, make every moment count.” sigh |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Sunshine It needs so many re-readings. Dave |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
"...disappointment lives forever after bruises vanish..." Yes... and ouch... This hits home... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Just...amazing write... ~Alli~ Happy 2005! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well expressed, Karilea! Having been teenagers themselves, though, I think they understood, and I'm sure the disappointment was more short-lived on their side than it sometimes is in our own consciences. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Nodding to both the inspirer and inspired.. Good job on both parts....enjoyed ____________ice/ford ><> |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yet for most, tomorrow is still that day away unless, unless you’re really not here, and I’m sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye to that youth of yours or even mine, so garbled did I get in the moment of here and now and blinked away future’s sheen. It's all "zipped" in the here and now, dear Karilea. Love your ponderings, always a step further towards truth. Love, Margherita |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
A beautiful way to be inspired...friends keep us going in so many ways, don't they? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you all for your eyes and comments...  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Read this the other day and got sidetracked... so I came back to tell you how much I enjoyed this.  "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I'm so sorry I missed this Kari...and happy it was brought to the top, where it belongs, for all to read. Hun, your really something...remember those days well, I do...disappointment became us though...and in memory changed us for our children...something I would never allow to happen...when you commit you commit... Lady, your a wonder! Loved this |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I wish I could remember more of my Father's words to me...as child he would tell me and others that there would never be a shortage of water in our home ( because I cry so easily) and I remember him always trying to buy off my husband for one more year of marriage by taking us out to a very nice restaurant on our anniversary every year..obviously once he died, that deal was over... and then one hurtful conversation when I was taking up for my Mother once...or the last one when he was so ill... I have no idea why I can't remember the touching moments... Having 3 mischievious brothers didn't help either...blame always got passed on... |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Enjoyed!! JL  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A thoroughly enjoyable write. I'm not usually able to read much here due to expensive internet access but tonight I said - "what the hell" and I'm so glad I did. Thank you for taking me back to the good old days. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
I have only a couple of memories of my father...but with this, I know that it should be more wonderful write |
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