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post Feb 5 16, 14:49
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BACK IN TIME

We were classmates back in time,
yet strangers without a glowing voice;
paths never crossed, eyes never met
surely not by design, not by choice.

In comforting circles we traveled,
hoping to keep us safe and secure;
each day we chased citrus sunsets
over horizons superficially obscure.

Often puzzled by embryonic emotions,
where did we fit, where did we belong?
We slipped while scaling highest hills,
fell short, some decisions a bit wrong.

Professed promises seldom realized,
frustrations a part of finding our way,
faces tinged with magenta complexions,
just a part of infatuations gone astray.

Trying too hard to find a confidant,
to lift our spirits, support and inspire;
why didn’t we take a chance, reach out
share a smile with one we most admire.

Words used (in order of appearance); class, glow, choice, chased, citrus, horizon, hill, profess, magenta, inspire


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post Feb 7 16, 11:12
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Hi John,

Good job using all the given words and weaving them into a spectacularly reminiscent "Why Didn't I" poem of lost opportunities. Was she real or does she just exist in your mind?

I'd say borrow someone's De Lorean and go "Back in Time"! LOL!

Seriously, it was very nice and bittersweet and just between us, I too have very similar memories and regrets when I was young.

Thanks,
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post Feb 7 16, 15:08
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Larry,
Thanks. She is real and just as lovely as she was back then.
JLY


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post Feb 13 16, 11:42
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A nice walk down Memory Lane, John.
Reckon we've all walked the walk at some time back then.

Recently I located a boyhood chum, rather by chance than by design. Making contact was something - we are both old cogers now! Life is interesting.

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post Feb 14 16, 21:02
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Very nice JLY. Loved the end rhymes. The poem flowed so effortlessly. No bumps.

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post Feb 15 16, 07:12
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Dear Luce:
Thank you. I drew from my youthful memories to find a theme that I could wrap around the required words.
JLY


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post Feb 15 16, 07:14
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Merlin,
Thank you. I am getting on in years but I have been reconnecting with some wonderful friends of my past and these experiences have been very rewarding and the inspiration for much of what I currently write.
JLY


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post Mar 4 16, 11:59
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I love this poetic response, John! lovie.gif

It is hard - life choices. I feel lucky to be given a second chance -- it is a gift for certain!

Cheers,
~Cleo galadriel.gif


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post Mar 4 16, 19:14
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Lori,
Thanks. I have had several second chances and I appreciate each and every one of them.

JLY
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