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I Was There Watching

I remember the smiles The twinkle in their eyes Twas the edge of the emerald forest it was Where they danced in the twilight of the morn It was only yesterday ~ but I was there Dancing along with them! No, no it was not a dream We held hands as I heard The temple bells ring out In the cool summer breeze The night shadows danced on the winds No,,,, it was not a dream! Songs from the sea whispered by As I caught the light from the diamonds No,,,,, they were not dew drops The unicorn from the emerald forest told me so! Was it just a lullaby from yesterday No, it could not be for I was there dancing along with them,,, I remember Wrote this way back on Jan. 29th 1987 Thurs. 10pm

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Maria Williams

Date: 8/1/2017 6:43:00 AM

I love some of the lines you have used here Debbie.' dancing in the twilight in the Emerald forest,' how lovely. the imagery is delightful. Thanks for inviting me to read this gem...Maria

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/18/2017 5:33:00 PM

This is pure enchantment Debbie. : )

Cynthia Ferguson

Date: 11/4/2015 7:40:00 AM

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL DEBBIE :)

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/10/2015 5:43:00 AM

I had to find this one after your comment on Life Interrupted. Fantastic! Your images and feelings are so real I felt like I was there too. I love the line, "It was only yesterday" It feels that way sometimes doesn't it?

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 1/17/2013 7:10:00 PM

Nice one! You have a great imagination.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 1/18/2013 11:20:00 AM

Thank you Isaiah ;}

John Loving Iii

Date: 1/13/2013 7:28:00 AM

One day I saw someone doing something I told them not to do.I caught them.

John Loving Iii

Date: 1/12/2013 11:49:00 AM

you can get a lot from just a title. this title had me whizzing. the poem was quite different from what i was imagining.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 1/12/2013 2:44:00 PM

Thank you for reading John ;}

Robert Johnson

Date: 1/7/2013 12:56:00 PM

And so the trail continues on beyond the dusk into the dawn. Inspired by the temple bells. Reality whispers beyond our hells. Ethereal dreams of emerald green. So tell us Debbie, what do they mean?

Don Johnson

Date: 12/19/2012 2:23:00 PM

imagination surely grippes, and there they be, little radar blips, and friends of little me...

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 12/16/2012 9:27:00 PM

Very, very nice. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Robert Johnson

Date: 10/24/2012 10:39:00 AM

Just saying hi from this realm. Have a blessed day. :)

Debbie Duncan
Date: 10/24/2012 1:18:00 PM

Hello Robert, thanks for reading in this realm ;}

Tanya Harrington

Date: 10/23/2012 12:22:00 PM

This poem puts me in the mind of "The Mists Of Avalon" Love the other worldly/dreamy feel of it. :) Tanya

Debbie Duncan
Date: 10/23/2012 5:23:00 PM

Thank you Tanya,,, I wrote this back in 1987,,,, but I don't think it matters which century a person is in as they go to the other realms... I have the M. of Avalon. awesome movie ;} you have a great day .

Jack Ellison

Date: 10/6/2012 8:17:00 AM

"The unicorn from the emerald forest told me so" loved your fanciful dreamy poem, dear Debbie! Hugs, Jack xox

Debbie Duncan
Date: 10/6/2012 12:59:00 PM

Thank you Jack ,,,,for reading ;}

Don Johnson

Date: 10/4/2012 1:57:00 AM

was partly a dream, the dance and the scene, says the emerald forest unicorn... love it...

Debbie Duncan
Date: 10/6/2012 12:54:00 PM

Hey Don,, thank you for reading have a great day ;}

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/1/2012 11:08:00 PM

Debbie, i caught a quick image of, what you were watching. I also enjoyed you mentioning a unicorn, truly a wonderful poem, and up my field of love,,, always~pd

Debbie Duncan
Date: 10/2/2012 11:30:00 PM

Hey Poet ~ thank you for reading my poems,, did you notice I wrote this poem back in 1987 ;} not sure what you mean about me watching ?????

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 9/27/2012 5:17:00 PM

well I believe you Debbie.Great imagery and a delight to the senses. Wish I could have been there too. great poem

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/27/2012 7:02:00 PM

Thank you Robert,,,, I believed it when I wrote it. I believe in the unseen world ;} thank you for reading ;}

Vesna Kovrlija

Date: 9/27/2012 12:12:00 PM

Lovely, romantic poem.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/27/2012 2:17:00 PM

Thank you Vesna,,,, I'm so glad you liked it ;} have a great day .

Alexis Schoedel

Date: 9/26/2012 8:03:00 PM

LOVE THIS~~such a great write~~much love~~lexy

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/26/2012 11:51:00 PM

Thank you Alexis/ lexy ;} cute name you have there

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/25/2012 8:52:00 AM

BREATHTAKING SCENERY AND EMOTION DEBBIE IN THIS LILTING ROMANTIC POETRY LUV .. CAPTIVATING LINES ..

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/25/2012 9:47:00 PM

Thank you Linda,,,,,, this has always been one of my favorites that I've written ;}

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/25/2012 3:04:00 AM

Wonderful creation here Debbie, from start to finish, enjoyed.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/25/2012 3:10:00 AM

I thank you very much Harry ;} this is truly one of my favorites I have written ;}

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 9/24/2012 11:55:00 AM

This is a beautiful poem, I believe you were there. I only wish that I could've been there too. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/24/2012 12:29:00 PM

Thank you Lucilla,,,, it has always been my favorite since I first wrote it ,,,,thank you for reading ;} blessing of the day .

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/24/2012 9:31:00 AM

An awesome write on this poem. love phyl

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/24/2012 12:23:00 PM

Thank you Phyllis ;}

Robert Johnson

Date: 9/24/2012 4:33:00 AM

And on the edge of steamy shores there stood the mysterious four doors. Beyond their creak the world unfolds unto ethereal stories untold. Where dreams and dances begin their flight. Among the branches stretched out of sight. The cast of creatures who cast their spells. Into the souls who ring their bells. The twinkling coolness whispered sweet. Into the heart and made it beat. Yes I was watching too. That day you thought it was only you. :)

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/24/2012 12:21:00 PM

Oh Robert that is so cool what you wrote up there, I love that,,,can I steal this from you ;} I was really there .

Dan Kearley

Date: 9/23/2012 11:31:00 PM

Very nice! :o) Soup mail...

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/24/2012 11:59:00 AM

Thank you Dan,,, have an awesome day ;}

Cynthia Alvez

Date: 9/23/2012 5:13:00 AM

Wonderful...persistence rendered beautifully! Cynthia

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/23/2012 2:16:00 PM

Thank you Cynthia for your nice words ;} you have a blessed day ;}