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~ Someday ~

Driving along the coast with Casey and Jimmy Doing the highway one journey, heading north Three friends, starting at the inland port Of Long Beach and The Queen Mary Upon our way, toward the other cities aside the sea Laguna, Venice, Sunset Beach Redondo, where the surfers surfed And the fishermen cast their lines, from upon the pier Spent the night at Sunset, sipping brandy and watching the waves As their crest glistened beneath the sparkling stars and brightened moon Venice, with its vibrant crowd.... Rollerblading, amid all of the colors and the smiles, of its sunbathed throngs We, upon our way towards Malibu, where we would make our final stop A private retreat, shared with wonderful friends.... A bonfire, with a glass of wine, a beautiful girl, and an oceans tide Laughter and celebration; happy birthday; and warm loving hands~ And at the end of it all, I stared upon the horizon Beyond its disappearing blue, and beneath, my very own searching eyes.... So that I could realize and hear, as the silence stood still Truth, and a voice inside of me, that told me That this is not only for you; but it is for all of life.... Life, as I wrapped my arms about the rising sun And then I blew a kiss, into the sky and unto them all Thinking, smiling, knowing.... That someday, this will all be theirs Heading north, with all of my friends...."Someday!"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 8/27/2010 6:29:00 AM
Reading this confirms my original thought that you're out west in that extraordinarily beautiful state of Cali! Hope you had a wonderful Birthday this year too, John! Love, Audrey
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Date: 8/22/2009 8:45:00 AM
someday--beautiful---love charma
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Date: 10/26/2008 11:12:00 AM
Such a wonderfully graphic write John. I just love all those American place names that have been imported from around the world, so romantic. One of the reasons I came to Italy was because the UK has lost its sense of romance and beauty. Love, Nigel
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Date: 10/14/2008 6:47:00 AM
This has wonderful vivid scenery!! I appreciate it very much! Erin
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Date: 10/13/2008 2:59:00 PM
what a wonderful write, and a great scene, I could picture the secene in my mind, great write, take care D-nyce
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Date: 10/12/2008 7:17:00 AM
Yes, Ive been to Longbeach and saw the Queen Mary! This poem brought back a lot of nostalgia John! Brgds. George
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Date: 10/12/2008 4:55:00 AM
A beautifully nostalgic piece, John.:) Fine moments, friendship, and just enjoying the essence of the moment. A grand legacy that we will wish to pass onto others. I see that you have revamped your work. Some of it will go, some will return, and the new will enter. But you will always keep the essence of the YOU.:)...not a bad thing, to my way of looking at it. Thanksgiving here, I'd better get that turkey out of its water bath. =/ God bless you and yours...love to you...Mikki
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Date: 10/11/2008 10:01:00 AM
hey john why delete your writes ouch you had so many that I did not get to yet my friend nothing like starting fresh huh lol great read as always keep em coming
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Date: 10/11/2008 3:29:00 AM
Wonderful write. Memories are so special and are treasures to be kept close.
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Date: 10/11/2008 3:10:00 AM
Lovely memories indeed John, w eall treasure our teenage memries, days of haphazard fun and responsibilities none, oh what joy we had and freedom to boot!!! Thank You for commenting on my poetry!! Peace Fathima
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Date: 10/10/2008 6:07:00 PM
Hi John - You know I used to stomp in those parts when I was a younger man - Used to do a lot of business with family friends all through their - This is unusual for you I think - Great memory John - God Bless you
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Date: 10/10/2008 2:35:00 PM
What a wonderful memory, John, this moment in time with your buddies! I am familiar with all those places on the So.Calif. coast. Until I was 10 yrs old,we lived in that region.I remember going down to Long Beach, near the Pike, with my family, lighting bonfires, catching the grunion in buckets that washed up on the shore, roasting weiners and marshmallows.That was a long time ago...as was your wonderful poem about the good old days!What a sweet, nostalgic ride you took me on.~Blessings,Carrie
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