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Life In The Park
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Life In The Park |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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LIFE IN THE PARK As I was walking in the park One sunny, Springtime day As I passed by this old Man These words I heard him say, "The birds and bees and the trees And flowers from the ground, Are the most important things, What makes the World go ‘round." I turned around, looked at him, Asked, "Can I join you?" "Sure!", he said, "Come sit down. I need some comp’ny too." I said, "I overheard you. Did you just make that up?" As he poured out some coffee And offered me a cup. I sat and listened to him As he told his story. With a sparkle in his eyes He was in his glory. "When I was a young lad, Not much older than you, I knew just what I wanted And, how to get it, too. I made a million dollars, Then, made a couple more. I bought anything I wanted. I could open any door. I met a girl and fell in love. Our marriage vows were said. There’s no words to tell about The happy life we led. We traveled ‘round the World. We did it hand in hand, And because we had money Could do most things we planned. I thought money could buy us Anything on this Earth, Until I tried to buy a Life And found out what they are worth. You see, son, my Wife got sick. They saidthat She would die. And no matter what I spent, The docs could not say, why." "While I sat by helplessly And watched Her fade away, She gave me strength and comfort With things, she’d write and say. That, about the birds and bees Is something that She wrote. And if you can spare the time There’s more that I can quote." I said, "Sure! I’ve got all day And I would love to hear." And this is what he told me As he wiped away a tear. "She said, ‘Though I must leave you I’ll live on in your heart. It would take much more than death To tear our Love apart. Each time you see a flower, A bird or buzzing bee, Or hear the wind in the trees, Just pretend that it’s me. When you hear a child laugh Or when you hear one cry, Imagine that you see my smile Or their tear in my eye. Just think how very lucky The two of us have been, And just remember that one day We two shall meet again.’ The night that She told me that She passed on in Her sleep, And as I held Her in my arms I found, I couldn’t weep. What She said, gave me the will To live and carry on. And I come here to see Her With every morning’s dawn." I told Him, "Thanks for sharing. What a sad and loving story." And as I looked around the park I saw His Wife in all Her glory. By then the Sun was setting And I said,"I need to go! He said, "So do I, I guess." As He walked away real slow. Well, I saw that kindly old Man A few times after that, But then, one day the seat was vacant On that park bench where he sat. It was the Fall of the year, Most the birds and bees had gone. So had the kids and flowers Chased by the chilling winter’s dawn. But I know, deep down, next Spring There will be twice the Life Because those two, will be there, That old Man, and his Wife. Del "Abe" Jones |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Abe, thank you. I am saving this beautiful piece. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
This lovely poem sent tinkles up and down my spine! Very enjoyable reading! miscellanea |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
This is so very touching. Thank you for the story. best, marty |
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wandering glider Senior Member
since 2001-04-04
Posts 501aloft |
Wonderful story! Wish I could write some like that. glider |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fabulous...James |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic piece of writing...much enjoyed. For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
There's nothing quite like just telling the old story is there? think I'm becoming an Abe fan ( I really liked that Gettysburg Address too  ) |
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