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Melissa |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643
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In the summer of ‘62 I lived right on the beach Down in Venice, of all places Where the muscles walked as pillars and the surfers grew fins and tails I lie there gift wrapped on the sand With bright eyes and russet skin and the breeze that speaks in icy tones Cools me from the scorching breath of the sun She was just a child then, Melissa Her hair of sunset, eyes of teal Gazed upon me in awe, knowing that one day She too will surface from the sea As a women Now in ’82 while I lie on the beach My wrapping not as tight Skin more milky then tan and Melissa is gone She left just last week On a winters kiss Determined to live another life Among the mountain cliffs Where shivers are a daily thing and fires bundle you in warmth Without me In Colorado |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
She was just a child then... ~*~ What a beautiful memory... you did well! |
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pictureme2 Member
since 2005-11-13
Posts 194 |
A beautiful touching memory. I felt bittersweetness of emotion. Shivers, and warmth. Thanks for sharing this one. pictureme2 |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
This is very good. Thank you for sharing. Bob |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I literally tried to find just a few lines I wanted to quote and couldn't for they not only were all good but also so well intertwined that I would have to have taken it in it's entirety.. Well done!! (and Bob? I swear I am not following you!) "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Tugs at the heartstrings, doesn't it? Nice job. "My wrapping not as tight Skin more milky then tan" Great lines. |
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