The Green Eyed Lad

~The Green Eyed Lad~ Nah Then, I’d like to spin you a yarn and weave a story for you to enjoy It’s about a lad I know and I would have liked to have met as a boy He is well traveled and I believe well read His family worldwide they now seem to have spread. Age is there now and his maturity abounds, A deep sense of fun though is still around. His eyes are green even though I’ve not seen He says they are fading, but I bet they still gleam. We have never met we are miles apart. But I don’t have to see him for him to capture my heart He has a deep affection for the place of his birth He writes with a skill a longing and mirth. It would have been nice to play up Wingate Nick Share spice, have fun, and then take the mick. We could have made up such fanciful fables But we can’t go back or wish no, no one is able. And round Heber’s Ghyll and perhaps Sugar Hill At the bottom of which the Post Office is still. His words that soothe and manipulate my senses Upbuilding and mindful, no need for defenses. If ?we met for a dinner He’s say “Get yourself outside of that” I think… Because that’s the way they speak, they are violets that don’t shrink It would have been fun to meet him weaving and plying his trade Bought up with the clickerty clack that the weaving looms made. But time passes us by and at too great a speed Events mold our lives how they want, and not how we need So to this green eyed lad I say thanks for being there You know who you are, it's up to you if you share….
©~GG~ 17/08/2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 4/1/2014 6:13:00 PM
This is my favorite one in the contest. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/1/2014 11:22:00 AM
Great story Mandy...congrats on the win
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Date: 4/1/2014 2:06:00 AM
Wonderful take on the green theme, congrats on the fine win, mandy
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Date: 4/5/2013 7:33:00 PM
Mandy, Congratulations in Francine's, contest.. nice "Wearing of the Green" entry. always~ Linda
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Date: 4/4/2013 6:25:00 PM
Congrats Mandy...I think we all feel this way...great poem....
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Date: 4/3/2013 3:17:00 PM
wow Mandy this is great, hmm how about a greeneyedgirl story hint hint.....Seren
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Date: 4/3/2013 2:36:00 PM
I really like this one Mandy. Now that I know, it's Harry, I like it even better. I'm so intrigued by his poetry. So many layers... I feel like I'm just skimming the surface on the first read. Of course, that's what he wants, isn't it, the sly devil!
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Date: 4/2/2013 4:21:00 PM
congrats Mandy, lovely poem, deserved winner....
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Date: 4/2/2013 6:44:00 AM
Mandy, you are a classic storyteller. Congrats!
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Date: 4/2/2013 4:51:00 AM
Big congratulations on your fantastic win my dear friend Mandy! Big hugs and cheers! Thank you also for sharing this great write of yours. Have a nice day! love always, Leonora
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Date: 4/1/2013 11:26:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest Mandy, great job
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Date: 8/24/2012 2:33:00 PM
LOL, you forgot your birthday? Sending you belated birthday hugs. A lovely tribute to Harry. Congrats on your wins, my friend : )
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Date: 8/20/2012 4:08:00 PM
Such a great green-eyed lad u have chosen to write about...Harry is well portrayed in this rhyming tale! Fun read, GG! --Things haven't slowed down much but I am popping in and out to check up on my friends and their work! :) Keep spinning that gold! gwendolen
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Date: 8/17/2012 10:41:00 PM
aha, so it's Harry!!! I was thinking he was one that it could be and I looked down and saw that indeed it was him. yep, a green eyed laddie he is and a very nice gentleman!!
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Date: 8/17/2012 9:29:00 AM
It is a pleasure to be reading so many diverse poems this morning GG. I am very happy to have been able to read yours. Thank you for sharing your well written poetry always. Have a very beautiful and joyful weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/17/2012 7:37:00 AM
Mandy Tams, you're spoiling me, and i love every minute and every word of it. already gone to my fav, you really are a sincere friend, and with all the love and talent that you gladden our heart with, i'm so proud to be yours. Harry, p.s. as i sit here writing this comment, my I-Pod burst forth, with, Queens Ä Special kind of Magic' How appropriate. they must have know.
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 8/17/2012 8:00:00 AM
Glad you like it xx
Date: 8/17/2012 7:16:00 AM
I would reply but my eyes are hazel!!!
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 8/17/2012 8:02:00 AM
Bloody hell how am I supposed to fit that in ....xx
Date: 8/17/2012 6:02:00 AM
Mandy I know who you mean, shall I soup him ha ha ha....oh I like it...Dave
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 8/17/2012 6:05:00 AM
Of course you may ... what colour are yours??? xx
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