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Charleston Harbor

The brightly colored houses lighten my emotions. The cobblestone streets encourage by shaking the worries away. A town on the ocean's edge, aware of the power of nature yet at peace. Time undulates and ebbs with the tide as life is carefree. Historic restoration, reminds us that living has not changed really. Life, birth, death and taxes continue along with joy and sickness. Passion and love are old as time. The river meets the ocean and the ocean never overflows. Seagulls and pelicans stay by the salty spray; dining each day on fresh seafood. Seagulls run and play on the sand dunes for fun. Tourists come and go leaving behind a few dollars to keeps the town thriving. The tall tales grow each year for pure pleasures sake. It is alright with me, charming stories make my return more interesting. There is a melody of enjoyments to be had in the city by the sea. For Charles Melody

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 12/1/2010 5:14:00 AM
a true display of symbolical and imaginative talent, thanx for ever... i posted a new poem titled "things fall apart" maybe you will like it.
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Date: 11/27/2010 5:05:00 PM
Good imagery. Nice write.
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Date: 11/14/2010 11:59:00 AM
wOW!! love history so when I see a poem with a great title like this I gotta read it and re-read it. Enjoyed and have a great.
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Date: 11/14/2010 8:52:00 AM
Did you ever write a novel, Doris? Would be time by now! I can see the town near the sea, the cobbled streets, the river! We here won't have the sea bút rivers and of course mediaval cobbled streets and numerous old buildings....Have a nice week!...Gert
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Date: 11/13/2010 4:27:00 PM
Enjoyed reading this very descriptive and expressive work..Mom
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Date: 11/13/2010 12:02:00 PM
I see from below that this was written about Charles' home? It's not the Charleston in the US, I don't think? VEry sweet of you to paint this picture for him. Great writing, Doris. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 11/13/2010 9:54:00 AM
it is great wite
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Date: 11/13/2010 3:55:00 AM
Another exceptional verse from your quill.Scenes painted are very nice,Doris
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Date: 11/13/2010 3:21:00 AM
WOW.... A POEM JUST FOR ME? FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, AND FOR MY LITTLE TIMELESS HARBOR. I LOVE THIS, PASSIONATELY I DO. OH GOD! DORIS,WORDS CAN'T EXPLAIN MY MEASURES OF JOY RIGHT NOW. THIS POEM IS GOING TO MY FAVORITE NOW NOW NOW.OH! AM PRINTING IT AND TAKING IT TO OUR VILLAGE HEAD MASTER... DORIS, HAD IT BEEN YOU ARE HERE I WOULD HAVE CAUGHT YOU A BIG "GRASS CUTTER" FOR YOUR LUNCH TODAY."the river meets the ocean and the oceans never over flows....
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Date: 11/13/2010 3:01:00 AM
Beautiful images painted Doris, so much enjoyed this visual masterpiece today ;)
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Date: 11/12/2010 10:40:00 PM
AN enjoyment to read and comment you again,..*p.s.* I posted a poem dedication, hope you can spy your name in there. (IT IS IN THERE)Thanks for all your comments always p.d.
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Date: 11/12/2010 7:21:00 PM
What a beautiful sketch of Charleston Harbor. You have painted a very cool and life like image of this beautiful place. Brilliant piece of writing my friend, which allure us to see and know more about this lovely place. My best wishes for your entry in the contest. Many thanks for your kind comments on my Poem 'Thank you Mr. President'. Love and best wishes always....Ravindra.....Doris Culverhouse.
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Date: 11/12/2010 6:25:00 PM
Sounds so inviting ... close your eyes and u are there with your great lines of description luv... must be amazing to see it in person ... enjoyed this little trip with u my friend..
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Date: 11/12/2010 3:21:00 PM
I would love to see Charleston, some day soon, I hope, this is enticing:)
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Date: 11/12/2010 1:10:00 PM
You picture it as lovely, your city by the sea. Thank you for reading and commenting. Love, joyce
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Date: 11/12/2010 12:26:00 PM
Very quaint description of this harbor city, Doris. It springs to life in your words and I'm sure Charles will appreciate the dedication. This sounds like a great place to live! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/12/2010 11:58:00 AM
yes the discription evokes somthing both new and yet timless, enjoyed very much.
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Date: 11/12/2010 10:54:00 AM
I can imagine how charming the stories are. Nice (LIN~RA)
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