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As The Fold Fades
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As The Fold Fades |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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The fold, dwindling slowly as sands fall from the hourglass...as hearts cease to murmur, yet love infinitely. Shadows that fade with the dark that smothers a golden sun, ceasing to cover the grasses that strain to feel warmth....caressing the cold earth where they lie. A laugh, remembered...though slowly weakening, stirring a tear...as memories rise with the moon, as eyes lift above the shimmer of waters that trickle from a once smooth boyish face...now so much like their own... Oh mirror, mirror of my reflect, when must my shadow fade and green grasses grow on emerald seas as stillness covers me. Might I just join the fold once more, that the sands might feel the war of toes amongst the waves and laughter flush the cheeks of children as castles melt away....for my bucket is filled with yesterdays smiles, waiting to wash away the tears of this day...as the fold slowly leaves me standing....not quite, just almost alone... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I think that I shall just tuck this away in my library. Wonderful Magnus. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Often the times that test us the most, bring with them the gentle comfort of good memories and a longing for the embrace of welcome and wanted. You conveyed the mood very well Mag. Hugs, TD |
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Aleta Member
since 2005-04-17
Posts 102Louisiana |
Smooth ending, I could almost feel the waves fold upon the shore to tuck the memories away… Enjoyed this write.. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this touches me thank you |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, A touching write and it touched me. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
God Barry, this was longing in the first degree...felt my own heart burning for that passion, that feeling of belonging...if only for a moment, and that opening paragraph, was stunning. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
loved it  one of your best writes |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Might I just join the fold once more, that the sands might feel the war of toes amongst the waves and laughter flush the cheeks of children as castles melt away....for my bucket is filled with yesterdays smiles, waiting to wash away the tears of this day...as the fold slowly leaves me standing....not quite, just almost alone..." Excellent write Barry... Love this closing..it touched a place deep inside. Hugs~Nancy Life is one great big canvas; |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"for my bucket is filled with yesterdays smiles, waiting to wash away the tears of this day..." Oh, Barry! Now you have me crying a river! Godness, what a great piece of nostalgic writing! Loving hugs, Linda P.S. Mirrors lie!  |
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