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Ah, for a house by the sea…
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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But would I listen then to myself now...?

During my visit to the beach today, I dreamed and wished for the past to come back & stay, To again live by the sea, to awaken to the waves, To be young again and dig our own sand caves… Just a small home of little importance, Surrounded by a small white picket fence, A deck to enjoy the sunshine & awning to sit in the rain, But I know it will never happen, I have that much sense… The house could be like my childhood home, A place I did when little not want to from roam, I regret getting older and each day of my lot, I did groan, Now that I am older still, I regret my life of being alone, I wish to my childhood I could still today myself phone… © ed ~ 6/8/07

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Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on June 9, 2007

A bittersweet offering....but happy to know you walked your beach!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on June 9, 2007

Ed, there are many summer homes just like you've described right here on the Oregon Coast. Average price, depending closest proximity to the water will range from $450,000 up to and beyond a million or so bucks. Let me know and I'll put you in contact with one of our greedy real estate agents. Good write by the way.

thanks,
Dan

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 9, 2007

Ed,

Ah, for a house in Alaska.....that's my dream. Keep writing, keep dreaming...aren't you close to the sea in NJ?????? Much closer than I, anyway...........

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on June 9, 2007

Excellent write, Ed; very well penned~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on June 9, 2007

Alas, the past is sadly dead and gone, Bro. It's probably time for us all to live for the here and now, and to enjoy the things that we do have.

Reviewed by Louisa Dobbins

Reviewed on June 9, 2007

Skillfully, mastered, soulful peice of work.
Thank you.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on June 9, 2007

A little sorrowful piece with sand between the toes.
Regretting a life of being alone its not better than regretting the fact of not flying, even before one flaps the arms and tried.
As always...a perfect reminiscence.
Georg

Reviewed by Rafiriio Daniels

Reviewed on June 8, 2007

very nice work, enjoyed your poetry and what you have displayed. Continued success!!!!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 8, 2007

I can relate Ed! I long for a place by the ocean.I took it for granted most of my life. At least you're still close enough to visit whenever you want.;-)

ET

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on June 8, 2007

A bittersweetly soulful write, my friend. I can relate. Thank you. Be well and be blessed, Ed. Love and peace,

Regis

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