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] Date Posted: 17:35:32 01/22/08 Tue The Lake Hasn’t Changed When I was young, I would sprint in full speed as if invincible in control of my chaos. lean muscle tsunamis the surface such beautiful emotion, leaping a little higher with each stride, feet fishing for air trying to stay upright longer get even farther, deeper then I did the day before. Now, I walk slowly out into the water, enjoying the feel of granules as they quicksand between my toes. Sometimes, minnow schools escort me through the shallows. When the water saturates the bottom of my swim shorts, body parts turtle from the chill, I stand in place a long while, before finally going under. Bobby 2oo8 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: Janel [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:59:38 01/22/08 Tue We are bound to change over time, but it's nice knowing there are little things that remain the same.. I love this Bobby, i read it twice. huggs janel [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:25:04 01/25/08 Fri Hi Janel! Thanks my friend! Appreciate your comment. Sometimes change is for the best. Hugs! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Mick [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:21:02 01/22/08 Tue For me, a wonderful extended metaphor, and the images invoked in the surface story were perfect. Great write Bobby. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:26:12 01/25/08 Fri Thank you Mick. Perfect is good...lol, thanks!!! What an inspiring comment! Smiles! bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Arunansu [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:25:39 01/22/08 Tue "body parts turtle from the chill, I stand in place a long while, before finally going under." beautiful images, Bobby. Enjoyed the read. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:28:19 01/25/08 Fri Many thanks Arun! Glad you enjoyed this piece. Appreciate the read and comment! Smiles! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Paul [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 03:35:49 01/23/08 Wed Bobby, outstanding poetry my friend, I love the simple, uncluttered way you put the power onto the page. A treat to read you on such fine form, Peace and love, Paul [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:30:50 01/25/08 Fri Hi Paul Once in a while it all comes together! Glad you enjoyed this little bit of my muse. Thanks a lot my friend! Smiles! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:42:28 01/23/08 Wed ~ I love that title, Bobby... and a beautifully poured view of life, in it's portrait of ever change I'll be right back.... *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:34:24 01/25/08 Fri You're so sweet Sasha. I am very honored to make the MMM HOF. I have been working on this since August, many revisions later, it's at this point. We will see if continues to evolve but I am happy it appealed to you now. I actually enjoy it too... rare that I like one of my poems. Smiles! Hugs!!! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Mireille [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:36:02 01/24/08 Thu A place that seems deserving many visits.. at least I enjoyed seeing you bathing, lol !! Great imagery Bobby *hugs* [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:23:59 01/25/08 Fri Hi Mimi!! So glad to see you visit!! You made me smile and I bet you also like the turtling part...lol. Hugs and more hugs! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:24:14 01/25/08 Fri  CONGRATULATIONS on this award, dear Bobby... I am so taken by this poem, I just had to come back!!!! It's my privilege to hang this one in the Muse Mongers Hall of Fame!!!  *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19:02:27 01/25/08 Fri Beautiful write, Bobby! Sounds like a peaceful place...I could hear the water lapping on the shore and the water birds...and see the ripples as you wade out into the water... Your mental images here were absolutely delightful and so refreshing! Don't be surprised if you see me sneaking out there sometime! LOL! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 03:03:28 01/26/08 Sat Thank you Shannon, I am honored that you enjoyed this! Hugs! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: AnneMarie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:41:33 01/26/08 Sat "the bottom of my swim shorts, body parts turtle from the chill," I soooo love it...Awesome! This whole write is very vivid and relatable. Congrats on the award, it is much deserved. Yay you~ Hugs, AnneMarie [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Bobby [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:18:34 01/26/08 Sat Thank you AnneMarie!! Great to see you agin my friend!! Hugs! Bobby [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |