{humanity~"aida"~25....}

"Mans Search For Meaning" ~ Viktor E. Frankl
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"You have a way with words," she said

As I walked her to her car, after class....

Sitting at the Revue, underneath a brightened purple
awning

Sharing a piece of lemon cake of some sort, I believe

With two cups of cappuccino, amid the nightfall upon the city

Facing the cars and the crowds as they all passed by

Little San Francisco, I would always call it

Diverse in culture and, diverse within many ways

All leading although, unto a very peaceful and vibrant place

A wonderful retreat....

Compared to many of the other things throughout the day!?

Away from the vultures and the jackals, the vipers

And all of 'their' kind; they, the truly inane

Vampires that drain the light....But not all, not all....

Sitting there with her lovely smile and, the greenest of emerald eyes

An enchanting laugh that, sometimes still echoes within my mind 

Sharing our thoughts, some cappuccino, a piece of cake and our dreams

Looking back now, upon her shining auburn hair; glistening

Portraits before my eyes, of a unique and precious life ~

"A splash of lime, in mine, please"....

The most innocent and purest of hearts, she held

This beautiful young lady, with a soul so profoundly kind

But, so very very lost, within a very lost world!?

Not all though, not all....

"You have a way with words," she said, while sitting at the Revue

Sitting at, sitting at, sitting at...."Aida," was her name ~

"So do you dear, so do you!"

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               "Humanity, 25?"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 9/27/2010 9:27:00 AM
Ah! What a gift it was to read one of your poems today me dear fellow! I apologize for my lengthy absence upon your words as well! May I echo your piece in when I say, what a way you have with words! I breathed this poem in and taken it to heart. Such a beautiful thing you portray here. Thank you for this small gift! Hope all is well with you, stop by any time! Your comments always touch me! Much Love and Cheer, Madison :)
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Date: 9/20/2010 7:16:00 AM
enjoyed reading your work...it is very romantic and will make my heart sing.
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Date: 9/20/2010 6:01:00 AM
Love the story we can all so easily relate to within this poetry John. Sounds like this lady burnt many a memory on your mind...beautiful.... Thanks so much for your passing through again, delighted you enjoyed your visit to one of my latest posted pieces! Appreciate your thoughts as ever, Kindest wishes for a great week ahead to you and yours... Anna-Marie.
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Date: 9/16/2010 8:59:00 PM
This is a very sweet poem, john. Love the ending of it. So do you, dear, so do you! enjoyed it!!!
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Date: 9/16/2010 5:46:00 PM
so much hidden beauty. and a cryptic meaning, that only the heart and the visions of the mind can open. incredible, & purely amazing! lovely & such deep imagery. ~Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 9/16/2010 3:10:00 PM
I take it "The Revue" is a bistro or the student union. Or a nearby bar. One can get very philosophical in a campus bar where combatants become surreal, and where, especially, a woman is transformed. I don't know whether this is what you had in mind, but your piece triggers old situations for me. Love, Dave
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Date: 9/16/2010 10:13:00 AM
To begin with, John, thank you for your remarkable kindness in taking the time to read and comment "a choice bouquet" If it were possible to *fav* a comment I would certainly do so...speaking of "a way with words"...am blown away by the poetic artistry you have displayed here...it was just like being there..loved the line about a profoundly kind soul...speaking of *fav*...this is certainly going on the list as are you! in poetry, Dory
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Date: 9/9/2010 10:41:00 PM
Lovely poem of cherished moments,Some people do touch us in a beautiful way,as did your Aida here. ..and you touched me with that lemon cake,I need a bite Sir:)lovely poem!Celene!
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Date: 9/7/2010 11:28:00 PM
Man finds meaning in many things. It sounds like Aida inspired you a great deal. You have images both dark and light in this comples poem, John. I love the way you describe what you see and feel while sharing time, coffee, cake and dreams with this girl. You see the vampires below while sitting next to this angel. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/7/2010 2:49:00 AM
Nice memories of 'Aida'...I love the way you portrayed her...And yes, 'you have a way with words':) I'm going to fav this so I can read it again and again...Kisses, Emily
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Date: 9/6/2010 11:10:00 AM
A very penetrative write, almost like a psychoanalysis and an excavation of the soul ... well done, Sir!
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Date: 9/5/2010 9:48:00 PM
A very lovely poem with breathtaking imagery John. I loved every line! Blessings, Connie
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Date: 9/5/2010 11:02:00 AM
beautiful John, enjoyed your poem. Can't wait for the outcomr. Have a wonderful blessed day,..p.d.
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Date: 9/5/2010 8:48:00 AM
I'm loving this poemJohn,be back when ready. Hope you are fine..Celene
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