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Another Bottle Of Kiona

The label read Kiona and
It made me think of you
A ’99 Merlot
I thought might go
With a pasta dish
Or two

That was your alma mater
And where I started second grade
So I picked one up
To raise a cup
To memories
That fade

The first glass was for Grampa
Then I remembered our first beer
The first bar we found
Once they laid him down
But I don’t recall a
Single tear

A year then passed between us
Don’t think it was much more
I heard you laugh
Stopped in my tracks
There at the
Chapel door

It was my cousin’s wedding
She asked me to attend
And seeing you
Suddenly I knew
Some things we never
Will ammend

Your daughters both were married
You gave neither one away
So what a place
To see your face and
What was I supposed
To say

That day you met my daughter
Followed me home at reception’s end
Stayed for awhile
Managed a smile
Shook hands like we
Were friends

So now, some twelve years later
Without a single word from you
A surprise E-mail
Has me derailed
Don’t know what I
Should do

I’m certain I will answer
Though I know not what I will say
It seems to me
That I might need…

Another bottle of Kiona
And perhaps…

Another day

~ Nazmythian ~
(whose father recently sent an e-mail)

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Another Bottle Of Kiona

Contributed by Nazmythian on Thursday, 30th August 2007 @ 03:38:43 PM in AEST
Topic: selfstruggles

Another Bottle Of Kiona

The label read Kiona and
It made me think of you
A ’99 Merlot
I thought might go
With a pasta dish
Or two

That was your alma mater
And where I started second grade
So I picked one up
To raise a cup
To memories
That fade

The first glass was for Grampa
Then I remembered our first beer
The first bar we found
Once they laid him down
But I don’t recall a
Single tear

A year then passed between us
Don’t think it was much more
I heard you laugh
Stopped in my tracks
There at the
Chapel door

It was my cousin’s wedding
She asked me to attend
And seeing you
Suddenly I knew
Some things we never
Will ammend

Your daughters both were married
You gave neither one away
So what a place
To see your face and
What was I supposed
To say

That day you met my daughter
Followed me home at reception’s end
Stayed for awhile
Managed a smile
Shook hands like we
Were friends

So now, some twelve years later
Without a single word from you
A surprise E-mail
Has me derailed
Don’t know what I
Should do

I’m certain I will answer
Though I know not what I will say
It seems to me
That I might need…

Another bottle of Kiona
And perhaps…

Another day

~ Nazmythian ~
(whose father recently sent an e-mail)

Copyright Â© Nazmythian ... [ 2007-08-30 15:38:43]
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Re: Another Bottle Of Kiona (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Thursday, 30th August 2007 @ 07:14:22 PM AEST
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Another well rhymed and certainly well timed poem. What does one say? good question. Top marks from bern.

Re: Another Bottle Of Kiona (User Rating: 1 )
by Fionndruinne on Friday, 31st August 2007 @ 04:04:50 AM AEST
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Wow, that's an emotion-packed poem. The way it crosses the page conjures a feeling of halting, taken-abackness, I suppose, which goes very well with the message.

Your daughters both were married
You gave neither one away
So what a place
To see your face and
What was I supposed
To say

Awesome stanza there. Well done, Scott!

Andrew

Re: Another Bottle Of Kiona (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Friday, 31st August 2007 @ 02:10:18 PM AEST
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Really, what would you say? Well, at least it inspired a very well written and emotional poem.

Re: Another Bottle Of Kiona (User Rating: 1 )
by deadheadpoet on Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 04:06:54 PM AEST
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Wow man, that was an excellent but painful read. My god, how weird this must be for you. I cannot imagine. Thanks for sharing this intimate part of you. *hugs you tight*
Peace to you,
Laura

Re: Another Bottle Of Kiona (User Rating: 1 )
by Dom on Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 08:53:05 PM AEST
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Wow, I did not expect that outcome, the poem was emotional enough and then to add that note gives your words even more weight. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you, what a situation to find yourself in. Its hard enough when an old friend gets back in contact, knowing what to say after years have passed and built up a wall of awkwardness and uncertainty.
Great poem, I really got involved with it and I wish you all the best when you (if you) reply.

Dom

Re: Another Bottle Of Kiona (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Wednesday, 24th October 2007 @ 01:26:24 AM AEST
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Naz,twelve years without contact,and then an e mail.I can totally understand that you'd be stumped for a reply.
Next time I have a glass of Merlot,I'll recall your poem and raise a glass to more frequent contact.
A poem with heart that induces the reader to reflect on absent friends and kin.A memorable poem and a top read.

Den

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