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That Boy In The Yearbook From '72
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That Boy In The Yearbook From '72 |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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Just another something from another old notebook found. He sure looks familiar Like someone I knew That boy in the yearbook from '72 I've seen his picture on Mom and Dad's wall With my brother and sisters, but I can't recall a whole lot about him. He's a mystery to me. Who in the world can he be? When I was much younger and my vision was clearer I used to see him in our bathroom mirror. We shared the fears of youth We shared the pains of school He stopped hanging around When I became cool. He sure looks familiar Like someone I knew That boy in the yearbook from '72 I guess you could call him A regular guy Not a whole lot to say. Kind of scared. Kind of shy. He sure liked Kathy But he wasn't her type. She hung around me after I bought a pipe. With a bowl full of hash that we all puffed on. It circled his head and my hair grew long. And then... Kathy and I had nothing to do with that boy in the yearbook from '72. Turn on the King Biscuit. Pull out the Zig-Zags. We sat on the sofa with an eight finger bag. The last time I saw him... We were both looking through two opposite sides of a window pane view. He sure looked familiar Like someone I knew That boy in the yearbook from '72. Well I took my last flight over twenty years ago. One day at a time Takin' it slow Alot of old friends are gone... But one I wish I still knew... Is that boy in the yearbook from '72. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Great poem, Larry. Don't we all wish for a time of innocence? *hugs*....jo |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Wow! The King Bisquit Flower Hour. What an interesting cultural milestone that was. Very poignant bit of nostalgia. Thanks for sharing it. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Uriah, Have to agree with Ice on this. Great write enjoyed. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gawd I hate old yearbooks! but still, I wish I'd have kept mine LOL |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
I really loved this. It took me back to so many life changes that year, or even more, that decade. What a bittersweet way to remember it. |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
It seems that from the moment we are old enough to appreciate that we didn't appreciate what we had, we don't appreciate what we have. I don't think I could have written that more confusingly. Oh well. My point is, among other things, is that your write was delightful to read, and this time, I appreciated it right there on the spot. ~cheye |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
what a wonderfully honest approach at self-portraiture smiling, remembering having a similar feeling looking back at a fairly-innocent smile |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
masterful as always Uriah! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
It's great to go back and remember when.. My yearbooks are older than yours. *sigh* Sharing a memory hug with you. Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
There is a stranger in my yearbook, too. I get a few vibes across the continuum once in a while, an echo of a whisper, to let me know she still exists in another lifetime. Uriah, I really felt this one to the core. It's a powerful thing, looking back. You write of it with finesse... I loved reading this. ~ K P. S. I realize I have never had my picture on this site, but it would be interesting to see the various poets 'old' pictures. |
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