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Red Rivering through my Valley
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Red Rivering through my Valley |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Red Rivering through my Valley Ever since dad sang the song ever since cowboys came along and the word “sunshine” there belonged a kindred spirit lies there free along the banks of a Red River Valley As a child walking the River Kern oft my thoughts would then go in turn to a valley of Red, and as thoughts go rivering along in memory just so even sunshine makes the red stand alone in memory’s stead And through the music of cowboy lore that always leaves me wanting more I’ve traveled to many a dream-woven shore and loved sincere from the depth of my core as a kindred spirit lies there free along the banks of a Red River Valley For the music brings back my Dad’s smile and the rivering of love he had all to carry me through the while eternally making my heart glad so that even sunshine makes the red stand alone in memory’s stead and the memory will river along forever…. Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ Repost, revised, 9-2-06 Thanks, Dad |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, Karilea, the memory will river along beautifully for you and for all who read. What a lovely tribute to your Dad! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Beautiful Karilea! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie....How I remember that song and the Kern...and time brings it back in such a lovely way...because of the love.  |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
What a wonderful tribute!  ~Alli~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your loving thoughts and memories of your Dad brought a lump to my throat ~ especially at this time, as you know, Dear Sun. Your pennings always touch a part of me. Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
The river of love runs deep Miss Sun... beautiful and loving tribute mommak. Nicely penned. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ This brought back a memory that I had forgotten was there~ Thank you~ *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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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You share with us a very wonderful part of your life that will never be forgotten.... Thanx for the moments, they are priceless. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Seems a day for getting in touch with the past, first Martie's read, now this. I was born in the Red River Valley  so this one I know too. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I enjoyed this piece. My mom used to sing, "The Red River Valley" and this reminded me. I'll bet you were the sunshine of your dad's being. God bless Rae |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
this one stopped me short... precious memories, Karilea |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sweet, sweet memories....loved the sentiments and flow of this, SIL. How are ya anyhow???? *hugs*.....jo |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
standing here on river's bank, enjoying your memories meandering by. . .beautiful memories - beautiful poetry from the soul of Karilea. *s* Robert |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
your reminding me of all those Roy Rogers and Dale Evens Movies, of Shenendoah, of the Sons of the Pioneers, of of of, well, just so many happy experiences, thank you Kari... Loved this |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
How the sun does indeed shine through out this lovely read. Enjoyed! ~Sunkissed. |
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jwebs Junior Member
since 2006-08-15
Posts 25Ft Hood, TX |
wow this was a really good poem that had such awesome power and love put in to it. it sang a song all on it's own. it was slow and haunted at first and gradually warmed as it went. I could almost hear the music. This one is worth printing and reading for those rainy day gloomy times. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'll be humming that song all day.... and remembering the Red River of my life. *S* Beautiful work! |
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