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It Just Rolls On Forever
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It Just Rolls On Forever |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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It Just Rolls On Forever ~*Marge Tindal*~ Sometime when you're lonely and you have no place to go take my hand, take my hand and walk with me I will lead you across this heartland, where the soft, soft breezes blow from the hillsides of Kentucky to the windblown caves of Idaho Through the beautiful land of Arizona, down the banks of Carolina North and South the roots that bring us home, serving to remind you We will set our feet on red, red Georgia clay fragrant sweet with magnolia where homespun breezes softly play Follow the Suwannee flowing south, to the Florida everglades Where the ghost of Osceola, stands Cypress knee-deep in history Edge the shorelines of sweet Alabama, rolling with the Tide Take a tour of Rock and Roll fame on the streets of Tennessee Stroll the open fields of Virginia, where you can hear them say Sister state of West 'By God' Virginia, USA Maine upon the water, a lobster in every pot Old Vermont of forget-me-not in history made that day New Hampshire boasts of fishing ports along the Dover bank Massachusetts holds such history of our days of old Rhode Island tucked right in along the Atlantic shore Turn right at the corner where you can hear them say "What did Delaware, boys ?"... each and every day Washington, DC ... small enough stamp to lick Then you'll find Connecticut - proudly on display Maryland, O' Maryland sung with pride once more We'll travel Pennsylvania our where pride sits on historic bay The turnpikes of New Jersey all along the way In New York ... catch a show or two just off old Broadway Take in the country side of Ohio, softly on display Where the ghost of Woody Hayes still runs up the score Over to the farmland spread with Wisconsin cheese abounding Michigan, my Michigan the wildlife still astounding Westward to the plains of Kansas and the hills of Oklahoma where winds repeat in joyous treat of times gone swiftly by Where Nebraska wends so easily on paths of times in passing To the South Dakota byways into North Dakota not so far away Westward into Montana as the sage brush rolls along Jumping into Washington State as the ice is on the floe Stately lighthouses keeping watch out across the bay Through Oregon trails of olden times, history left it's mark Following goldrushed days into California It only stands to reason thatNevada would be the next sight gotta spend the glitter found in those Hollywood lights Utah is mighty pretty at the end of a perfect day In the roaming of Wyoming a cowpoke could find a home Those Colorado peaks glow with such appeal New Mexico where they still have lots of zeal Right on down to Texas, where they tell it like it is except to make it bigger ... lots of times more than it is Into Louisiana where the Cajuns start to sway Banjo sitting on my knee, I begin to play Up into Arkansas along the trails of yesterday Slipping down the Mississippi on steamboat memories Stop in old Missouri for a foot-stomping good ole time Trip into Illinois where history is abundant Indiana greets the morning fair in smiles along the way On the lakes of Minnesota where we slowly begin to unwind Iowa on the way - now we've not long to stay Oh please wait my friend ... for we've further yet to go Across the blue of ocean to Hawaii the land of flowering dreams That still leaves Alaska where history is being made today All across this heartland - friends in sweet accord Take my hand, take my hand and walk my way Home Sweet Home ... Home Sweet Home The Good Old USA Midi Sequenced by Don Carroll ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 07-04-2001).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You had absolutely nothing to do today, right? This is absolutely .... wonderfully ... MARGE! Brava! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
AMENholding my breathGOOD OLD USA INDEED to you MargeTitia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
YOU ARE SOOOO COOL!!! ONLY YOU could have come up with this... CLEVER CLEVER CLEVER and Id walk with you anywhere!!! great write fo pride Margie!!! We're all feeding our lonely like it might go away, |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow!! Marge..this is Margelous...so clever and..now, we just need the music and the video and watch out HBO!!! |
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Lisa Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 88Lunenburg,VT USA |
THIS IS AWESOME! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
only you, Marge....only you  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Applause!!!  Fabulous Marge ... what a wonderful journey you've taken us on from coast to coast and beyond! An excellent write my friend, truly excellent!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ I thank you most kindly. Titia~ So pleased you enjoyed a tour of this great land of ours. JanetMarie~ It was simply a challenge I gave myself. Pleased to walk with you anytime, my friend. Martie~ Awwwww ! Hope you could hear the music ... it's awesome. *Hugs* Lisa~ Thank you so much. Balladeer~ *Hugs* Kit~ From 'sea to shining sea' ... and then across it. Thank you, friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: This is absolutely tremendous!!!! I loved every mile and thanks for including the "windblown caves of Idaho". What a talent you have! Betty Lou Hebert |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Lots of pride showing...strut you peacock you!!! and you'd think that Louisiana would have had my favorite line, but nope, it was Florida: "stands Cypress knee-deep in history" Beautiful--and um, I've encountered ALOT of people who've had no idea what a "cypress knee" IS...go ahead on, and wave that flag, Marge!!! (um, perhaps a repost this 4th of July of a favorite of mine? hmmm?  ) |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
you've done it again! how neat, I love to read your writing, you are teaching me a thing or two or three! Have a good one! Cindi God is our inspiration |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- hmmmmm...this is really great, but i believe you may have overlooked one VERY important state...hmmmm... ya know which one i'm talkin' about, my friend? *whispering to self* hmmmmm...i wonder if there is a hidden message in the fact that she left out that one state in particular....could it be so? must ponder this one awhile...LOL ok...i'll be nice now...this truly is an incredible write, my friend...even with the absense of the most important state in the country... Awesome job! I LOVE IT!!! I REALLY, REALLY DO!!!!!!  love and great big ARIZONA hugs, ~vicky...(your friend from...ARIZONA! ) |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- hey...i think i figured it out!! you must have excluded this beautiful state of mine...ARIZONA because you're planning to write a seperate poem especially for ARIZONA.. that's so sweet of you... LOLAgain...I REALLY DO LOVE THIS, MY FRIEND! love and hugs, ~vicky (your occasionally obnoxious friend..LOL) "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 07-01-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I was so intrigued by your wind-caves of Idaho ... how could I not use them ? Fascinating ! Thank you so much ... it was a sheer pleasure to do this poem ... it was like taking a vacation and never leaving home. *Hugs* Serenity~ And you KNOW I enjoyed your reply. As I told you in my e-mail ... I almost took that out ... but gut told me it belonged. I'm such a happy poet right now ! ! THANK YOU WITH HUGS ! And that 'favorite' would be ?  Cindi~ Thank you so much. To share thoughts with another is certainly my delight. I am pleased to 'teach' ... and to learn. *Hugs* Vicky~ Yeah ... I caught the mistake too. BUT ... I can't EDIT anything on here without getting kicked to kingdom come and back again. The FIRST Virginia should read - Through the beautiful land of Arizona - Now if some sweet moderator-type person wants to EDIT it for me .... I'll send her the password. I sorry ! Me hate boo-boo's. I go to me room now. Of all the states to boo-boo on ... LOL ! ~*Marge*~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- Ok...you've been very good and you've corrected your wrong-doing, so you may come out of your room...LOL YOU'RE JUST TOO CUTE!!! I should have known that you wouldn't have left out such a special state..LOL. LOVE YOU, MY FRIEND...AND LOVE THIS POEM!! huge hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
 So clever, Marge! Now it's my turn to say that you do your country proud!~Take care, Melissa~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well you know I am not American, but sometimes I feel like one as all my friends are there (including you!), so I take a lot of pride in knowing all of you. With this association, I have a great deal of respect for Americans, and the good old U.S.A. You certainly have done your patriotic duties here Marge, and of this you should feel extremely proud, 'cause I am sure busting out of my corset 'bout now so dern proud of ya. Happy 4th of July America! .jpg) A great poem Marge to be extremely proud of. If I have made you smile today, then I have done my job! ~* Mysteria *~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Melissa~ Thank you ... it is a proud country ! Mysteria~ Thank you, my friend of boundless borders~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 OH,...I forgot got give you a "Canadian Hug" for the 4th of July, so consider yourself hugged!If I have made you smile today, then I have done my job! ~* Mysteria *~ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
At first I thought this was about the Mississippi ... God Bless America, and your writing, Marge. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ You know me ... never resisted a *Hug*  InterLoper~ That too ! Thank you ... kind of thought you might like it. Happy 4th to all ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've always wanted to visit every state... but like so many wants and wishes, craving and fulfillment are worlds apart. *G* So thank you very much for taking me on this poetic visit... great job!!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernGal~ I am so pleased to have taken you on this visit. It's been an adventure to say the least. Great way to share. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Bumping this up a bit. Loved it. "late" |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I was just checking this one with a friend who wants to use it in a program that the Volusia County school choral units will use for a special presentation~ Oh my goodness ... I have chills just knowing the magnitude of outreaching this will accomplish~ *sigh* ... it just does a heart PROUD to be a member of the greatest of all places, the Grand and Glorious U.S.A. ~ *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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Vintage_wings New Member
since 2007-11-26
Posts 4South Carolina, USA |
Wonderful Marge. Thanks for a great poem that describes the best of our USA. |
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