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[aid] => Mick
[title] => The way we were
[time] => 2003-05-09 21:05:00
[hometext] => This really should have the Barbara Streisand
recording playing in the backgound.
[bodytext] => A ghost lives in my memory
a wraith of years long gone
a time of youth and happy days
when he and she were one.
He, a fighter pilot
returning from the war.
She, a senior schoolgirl
he soon came to adore.
Now and then he drifts away
(although it gives me pain)
to stroll once more down memory lane
and be with her again.
Three years of blissfull memories.
A time when life stood still.
A time when he was studying
a new role to fulfill.
Without resposibilities
they lived their days "on high"
drank life's gift of pleasure
'till the well ran dry.
True, they had a row once
and went their separate ways!
An agony of loneliness
that lasted two whole days.
Holidays together.
Fantastic crowd of friends.
Seemed to last forever
always "happy ends"
Part 2
But Time, the thief of youth
.... had yet to send his bill,
they were growing older
while their love stood still
The 'schoolgirl' now aged twenty one
amongst men every day
found she liked their 'compliments'
and 'going out to play'
The 'pilot' now aged twenty six
(long gone, the rank and glitter)
working as a sales rep'
feeling sad and bitter.
His visits 'came less frequent
it seemed that nothing mattered
at last they faced reality
their tinted glasses shattered
A stormy row, a ring flung down
two years of wilderness.
They met again just once or twice
but never could redress.
Part 3
And then on holiday I met
the one who changed my life.
Fifty long years married now
I found the perfect wife.
But faded distant images
of blissfull times long gone
stll linger deep inside my head
and so the ghost lives on.
Then I heard misfortune
came to 'my schoolgirls' life.
A 'shotgun wedding'...family rift!
No start for a young wife.
Still...he stays to haunt me
the truth he cannot bear
still believes somewhere, somehow......
They'll find......the way they were.
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The way we were
Contributed by
wrybod
on
Friday, 9th May 2003 @ 09:05:00 PM in AEST
Topic:
LostLove
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A ghost lives in my memory
a wraith of years long gone
a time of youth and happy days
when he and she were one.
He, a fighter pilot
returning from the war.
She, a senior schoolgirl
he soon came to adore.
Now and then he drifts away
(although it gives me pain)
to stroll once more down memory lane
and be with her again.
Three years of blissfull memories.
A time when life stood still.
A time when he was studying
a new role to fulfill.
Without resposibilities
they lived their days "on high"
drank life's gift of pleasure
'till the well ran dry.
True, they had a row once
and went their separate ways!
An agony of loneliness
that lasted two whole days.
Holidays together.
Fantastic crowd of friends.
Seemed to last forever
always "happy ends"
Part 2
But Time, the thief of youth
.... had yet to send his bill,
they were growing older
while their love stood still
The 'schoolgirl' now aged twenty one
amongst men every day
found she liked their 'compliments'
and 'going out to play'
The 'pilot' now aged twenty six
(long gone, the rank and glitter)
working as a sales rep'
feeling sad and bitter.
His visits 'came less frequent
it seemed that nothing mattered
at last they faced reality
their tinted glasses shattered
A stormy row, a ring flung down
two years of wilderness.
They met again just once or twice
but never could redress.
Part 3
And then on holiday I met
the one who changed my life.
Fifty long years married now
I found the perfect wife.
But faded distant images
of blissfull times long gone
stll linger deep inside my head
and so the ghost lives on.
Then I heard misfortune
came to 'my schoolgirls' life.
A 'shotgun wedding'...family rift!
No start for a young wife.
Still...he stays to haunt me
the truth he cannot bear
still believes somewhere, somehow......
They'll find......the way they were.
Copyright ©
wrybod
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Re: The way we were
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by Ilhar on
Friday, 9th May 2003 @ 11:02:32 PM AEST
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what a wonderful write
Shari |
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Re: The way we were
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by Metalmouth666 on
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| This was very beautiful and very deep good write |
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Re: The way we were
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 10th May 2003 @ 01:38:10 AM AEST
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Great write, man.
Nawtee One |
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Re: The way we were
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by ladyfawn on
Saturday, 10th May 2003 @ 03:49:17 PM AEST
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very beautiful, although bittersweet story in your poem, i think its great, and love how you laid it out too:) memory is an amazing thing...
hugs nessa |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Saturday, 10th May 2003 @ 04:04:48 PM AEST
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Nessa I just knew that you would like it. Yes "bitter sweet" but that is exactly how it happened.
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Saturday, 10th May 2003 @ 04:11:00 PM AEST
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| Shari, It's a true story. |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Saturday, 10th May 2003 @ 04:13:13 PM AEST
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| '666 some of the best and worst moments in my life |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Saturday, 10th May 2003 @ 04:15:03 PM AEST
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| Nawtee One........Great times to write about |
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Re: The way we were
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by Rachel on
Sunday, 11th May 2003 @ 02:42:37 PM AEST
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| really great poem, I enjoyed it a lot. |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Sunday, 11th May 2003 @ 03:18:36 PM AEST
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| Rachel, gladyou enjoyed it. It's been with me a long time. |
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Re: The way we were
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by Bizzy on
Monday, 12th May 2003 @ 02:56:24 AM AEST
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| You write so well, Wrybod. This is like a confession of a matter left unresolved. Perhaps if you had married your ghost, it would have truly died and there would be no more ghosts, but young romance is fun to remember. Bizzy |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Monday, 12th May 2003 @ 03:11:47 AM AEST
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Bizzy,.... the "Ghost" is only memories that will not die and not part of the real world.
My "schoolgirl" may well still be alive
and be a contented Grandma in the real world.
However she may have a ghost too............ |
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Re: The way we were
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 21st May 2003 @ 01:46:00 AM AEST
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This is beautiful! And thank you for your comment on my poem. It made my day. I love this poem, that's why you mentioned it, though, isn't it?
*smile*
YS |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Wednesday, 21st May 2003 @ 03:38:18 AM AEST
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YS, glad you liked it. I can't back track to my comment I made on your poem. What was the title?
My touble is I try to reply to all comments (not many do) so the list gets long and I have trouble keeping track. |
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Re: The way we were
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by yellow_sundragon on
Thursday, 22nd May 2003 @ 10:06:18 PM AEST
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The title was "Forever Friend".
YS
Jaime |
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Re: The way we were
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by LadyDama on
Tuesday, 27th May 2003 @ 11:41:52 AM AEST
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a little tear alights my eye
for days gone past astray
you write of it so eloquentely
you touched me on this day...
i know you found your true love
a wonderful woman fair
but reminensing once in a awhile
reminds you of the dare
of life that once was
and things from afar
it's best to leave it there
to remember them the way they were |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Tuesday, 27th May 2003 @ 06:44:58 PM AEST
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It's just a ghost that haunts me
a tender memory
just a touch of sadness
to sharpen reverie
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Re: The way we were
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by LovingWhispers on
Saturday, 7th June 2003 @ 01:47:02 AM AEST
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| The mind and soul are amazing parts of us....Its wonderful to see that yours are in place and working beautifully...I love your way with words. |
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Re: The way we were
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by Hiddendarkness1705 on
Wednesday, 18th June 2003 @ 05:45:36 PM AEST
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This is filled with such emotion. It really brought your story to life for me. I can't help but ask, how long have you been writing?
Your work is so touching |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Wednesday, 18th June 2003 @ 07:28:44 PM AEST
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| Thank you. Does the soul control the mind or is it the other way about? |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
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| Thank you. Does the soul control the mind or is it the other way about? |
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Re: The way we were
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by Wrybod on
Wednesday, 18th June 2003 @ 07:40:48 PM AEST
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The first poem I ever did at school that ever got a mark was a bloodcurdling thing about being a fighter pilot and shooting down an enemy plane. I only did it because our English teacher was a concientious objector
and had not enlisted. Much to my amazement he gave me an A. That was over 60 years ago and I've been writing (off and on) ever since |
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Re: The way we were
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by Merry on
Thursday, 4th December 2003 @ 11:59:44 AM AEST
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ah to be young again and know what we know now!!! LOL I really love this one, I suppose most of us have that 'certain smeone' from our youth, the one who got away and we romanticize the legends of our youth in memories. Bravo!
merry |
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Re: The way we were
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by sweetangeluk on
Wednesday, 24th December 2003 @ 09:52:10 AM AEST
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Thank you for directing me to your poems
Truly magnificent such an amazing story and told with such talent
Breathtaking and one of the best poems I have come across
One I could read a hundred times over
Very well done
Hope you get your poems published
I finally managed to find my way to your poems lol
Love Angel xxxxx |
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Re: The way we were
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by karoody on
Saturday, 3rd January 2004 @ 06:41:10 PM AEST
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wow, this beautiful poem gave me chills...you have the talent to tell a story that rings true and from the heart...
thank you for sharing
your friend
kara |
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