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So Long Ago
by Janet P Caldwell

Saturday, July 02, 2005
Rated "G" by the Author.
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We've all been here, haven't we???


So Long Ago

In the Spring of 64, he stood there

long and lean

right by my stop, we chatted

went to a tavern

and had a few beers.

He said that he’d waited at the stop all

of these years

all of these years

We were both tired, so

we popped into a shop

down on Main street,

one that I forgot.

All of these years

all of these years.

As time progressed and we

loved a lot,

I found myself nail-less

eaten by rot.

Oh no, won’t do that

can’t do that, after

all of these years

all of these years.

So I headed out on my own

after all of these years

all of these years.

I turned right

walked a few steps left

and right again. I found myself

lost in a maze, all of these years

all of these years.

Oh no, won’t do that

can’t do that, after

all of these years

all of these years.

For there leaning against a post

the bearded man waved me over

after all of these years...



© Janet Caldwell July 2,2005


 


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Reviewed by Ian Thorpe 7/12/2005
Missed that one love, but them my trackers do not seem to be working 100% these days. Guess I will just have to spend more time here.
love you (again)
talk soon,
Ian
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 7/10/2005
And all these tears.

Ron
Reviewed by Dawn Richerson 7/10/2005
The repetition is quite effective here, Janet. Makes one think. Thanks for the comment on my recent poem. All good things, Dawn
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez 7/8/2005

Good stuff of all that was and what what shouldn't be too!
Rich Criso Suarez
Reviewed by Cynthia Borris 7/7/2005
Janet,

Memorable write.

Cynthia
Reviewed by Peter Paton 7/7/2005
Depicts a delightful picture of nostalgia and memory that gladdens the heart
Peter
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 7/7/2005
Janet,

Beautiful memories of so long ago...well done! Flowed like a song--

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Reviewed by Theresa Koch 7/7/2005
You have brought us down memory lane with you Janet..
Simply superb sonnet~`*
Reviewed by Robin Labenberg 7/6/2005
Very nice write Janet..How is everything going??
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen 7/6/2005
ah, the tug of time... beautiful, Janet.
Reviewed by m j hollingshead 7/6/2005
good one
Reviewed by jude forese 7/6/2005
a good poem brings the reader into the experience as you so have so vividly done ...
Reviewed by Robin Ouzman Hislop 7/5/2005
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 7/5/2005
I love the way you draw the reader into the emotion of the actions of the characters. Fantastic write!
Reviewed by Tracey Hardie 7/5/2005
Janet... Excellent write...
Reviewed by Bob Holt 7/4/2005
Yes, we've all been here, but you, like myself, remain 31 years old. You've got to believe.

Bob H
Reviewed by Paul Williams 7/3/2005
Superb write Janet it oozes with memory and pathos but is sublime in it's impact...excellent.

Paul;-)
Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK 7/2/2005
In All Its Pain You Are Still Here(Overcome) After All These Years_

Excellent...

TRASK
Reviewed by Marilyn Seray 7/2/2005
Hi Janet,

Been a long time, miss reading you. I really like how you've worded this great piece.
Reviewed by C. J. Stevens 7/2/2005
Simplicity merged with magic. A rhythmic metaphor of life. This is a very fine poem, and it has staying power.
CJ
Reviewed by Nordette Adams 7/2/2005
First, Janny, before I forget, that bio picture you've got up today rocks, girl! You look gorgeous. :-) You worked this one, lady. The repetition is in the groove, perfect for spoken word and it moves the poem to punctuated poignancy. For so many reasons I started to weep on this one. Did you get the webpage I sent you with the song you like and the extra? ~~Nordette
Reviewed by M.Bennett Hooper (Mikii) 7/2/2005
Ah janet, 1964 seems so long ago after all of these years the fire still burns. dim warm, and comforting. Peace and blessings wonderful poet. Have a rose on me. <HUGS> Mikii who was 27 in 1964.
Reviewed by E T Waldron 7/2/2005
Another heart stopper from your golden pen Janet. We don't see enough of them around here! thanks for sharing!

Love,
etw
Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci 7/2/2005
Janet,

I miss your work, miss you! You have my e-mail addy, let me
know how your doing! The poem...is filled with your unique way
of jolting us right out of our seats!
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 7/2/2005
Sigh. I remember 1964. I remember the strawberry fields. This stirred my soul, Janny. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace. Regis
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 7/2/2005
wonderful write, janet; very well done! brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in burleson, karen lynn. :D
Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine 7/2/2005
Blissful memories that come around in the real. Ah yes. R
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 7/2/2005
Excellent! The repetition is a metaphor in itself,
isn't it. Canny choice!! You have taken a common theme
and turned it into something extraordinary. In a few
words, at that. MORE!! Phyllis <3
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik 7/2/2005
Whoa, I was sailing along, thoroughly enjoying the brisk, backward glances here and in my head, and Wham! That is a single-barrel, between-the-eyes ending, Janet... stunned me... magnificent! katy xox
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 7/2/2005
Could it be THAT long ago??

Geeeeez we are getting old.....lol!!!

Fine piece of poetry Sister!!

Loveeeeee Tinky
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU 7/2/2005

I enjoyed the reading of "So Long Ago".

Very impressive composition.

Healthy Long Creative Life, Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Reviewed by Sandi Schraut 7/2/2005
I like the repetative lines it serves to emphasize the point ... Well Done Jan!!........Thanks Sandi
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