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Linda Brown's avatar

Very nice, the feelings expressed in a tone of longing that we have all felt at one point in our lives.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Linda.

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Beautiful.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks for reading my prose poem, Jim. I don't attempt many.

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Kate Henry's avatar

Ya. That's my darlin' Dan. Through different time zones, we've found each other. I hope all the other times were as happy as this one. )))

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Kate Henry -- definitely a romantic soul.

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

Just beautiful, Sharron! Your words shape a longing for the one who you have carried in your dreams forever, and who now stands before you. *sigh*

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Gopher Farm girl. And especially for looking at the first draft.

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

The treasure hunt is over with the shine of a smile that fills the once empty space with a glow of light richness.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

One must be tenacious and keep heart.

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James Ron's avatar

Sometimes, the search is better than the find. Very nice, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes, that is what they tell me. ha ha ha. Destinations often disappoint, but the journeys never do.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

"Along the pebbled lines of a falling tide." Love that image. Beautiful prose Sharron.

Your voice overs are so expressive too.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, pal.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Beautifully written. My favorite line is: "along the pebbled lines of a falling tide."

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, KC!

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Beautiful.

I agree. Romance never leaves the feminine heart.

And I wonder if it ever leaves the male heart; or does it turn to bitterness?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Hmm. I have never thought of that.

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Janice Walton's avatar

I know that feeling!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes, Janice. I know you do.

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Nathan Slake's avatar

Lovely, Sharron.

I'm with Jim here: "along the pebbled lines of a falling tide." is wonderful.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you for reading my poem, Nathan, and your kind comment.

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

Lovely, Sharron!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, John. Probably not your reading preference, but I'm glad you read it! I don't write much poetry, but sometimes a 100-word poem is easier to write than a 100-word story.

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

I find both to have their own challenges.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Tears in my eyes, Sharron. Your words are beautiful, and guess what, this is one of 'our' songs. One of mine and Jim's. Thank you so much. xxx

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I am embarrassed to say I just discovered Johnny Flynn and the Detectorists. I watched all three seasons in five days...

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

It’s wonderful, isn’t it? We loved it, too!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Lovely!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Amie.

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

A bit of romance you say..maybe more than a bit, romance for anything uplifts not only you, but whatever you are romancing!

Yes!!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Jill! Interesting thoughts.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Perfect. Love sees the beauty of the soul.

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