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The Spring of '42
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The Spring of '42 |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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The Spring of ‘42 It was then, a time before leaving became a reality...a time when peaceful walks became the fruit of love. A time when ten cents weighed more than a feather and two straws shared a shake as eyes locked and minds wandered....wondering. A time of courtships, of diamond rings and bands of gold, of kisses stolen quietly behind a great oak..where the softness of an embrace brought a shortness of breath, a quivering of damp hands. When cars became a special place at a local drive-in and the tracing of hearts and arrows cleared the dampness from a steamy windshield. And then, the letters came...calling us away, tearing apart the bond that had once been stronger than steel. Goodbye was more difficult than taking a belt across one’s rear. I still think of you. You gave me your dreams, we shared them. You gave me your innocence, you were so radiant, that blush that said more than any word ever could. You gave me your promise, that you would be there, that there never would or could be another.... And then, when I came home....you held me, even though I could not see the tears, the never ending tears...for the war stole away the blue of my eyes and darkness now covers all the land except for a memory of a girl, a beautiful girl with a blush we both will never forget... And your promise, you kept...till the time when I passed away...much older, wiser and very much still in love with you. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry....War steals so many things....but not love or memories...yet, I know sometimes, even those. I was born in the fall of 42...that was such a long time ago.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Barry, this is so touching...wow |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Sigh! So touching, dear Barry! Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Loyalty, integrity... honor... commitment... endurance and more thank you. |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
You written words so good So necessary With the option of hope I dont that will happen Even if Daddy Wanted it It is almost like a woman Who want's to tease and control Until She think's you strangled And about to lose control She want's you to erupt So she is control She has the next man set up And the poor guy doesn't know If I have got this completely wrong Please accept my apologies Dave |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Dave, at first you were close.....then went 180 degrees....not to worry....poetry isn't always exactly as written....sometimes the good guys do wear white.... |
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picturegramic Member
since 2006-05-16
Posts 112 |
Magnus, An excellent write. So much loving memories, and than we get to war....and somehow in those memories I still feel more! You'll always have your memories. A poignant write. thanks for sharing, picturegramic :) |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh! Barry. This one simply stole my heart. How loving. And the ending was so perfect. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ 'And then, the letters came...calling us away, tearing apart the bond that had once been stronger than steel. Goodbye was more difficult than taking a belt across one’s rear. I still think of you. You gave me your dreams, we shared them. You gave me your innocence, you were so radiant, that blush that said more than any word ever could. You gave me your promise, that you would be there, that there never would or could be another.... And then, when I came home....you held me, even though I could not see the tears, the never ending tears...for the war stole away the blue of my eyes and darkness now covers all the land except for a memory of a girl, a beautiful girl with a blush we both will never forget... And your promise, you kept...till the time when I passed away...much older, wiser and very much still in love with you.' You are word-beautiful !!!!!!!!!!! And time turns me backwards in a remembering spiral ~~~~~~~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry...you opened the floodgates with this one. Amazing writing. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
 Barry, your mind goes where my heart sometimes is...to a place of love, passionate promises trembling with the trials of war, separation, hope...and changes that come in the interim. Love somehow survives it all, those moments of youth and remembrance that remain unscathed even when reality sometimes does not. Thank you for this one, so much! Klassy |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, this could have been my parents in lots of parts.....except, the year was 1943 for them. Absolutely beautiful writing, my friend. This touched my heart. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Ethel |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fantastic...James |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
a most gallant write regal without taint tip of the hat to you keep the jaded party poopers out |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, You either age well or that picture of you is an old one. LOL The write was excellent. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
love sy's reply  what a beautiful write sometimes the face of love does prevail you've given us such a portrait |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Awesome write Magnus! I have to take my hat off every time I read you. :-) |
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