What a beautiful poem, Hell. Jonifests are very special - thank you for
reminding me of their brightness and joy.
Marian
On 13 September 2001 22:34, hell [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote:
> I've been debating posting this to the list. It seemed OK when I first
> wrote it, but on reflection it's a little more sugary that I'd normally
> like. But in view of recent events and the disharmony on the list, I
> thought it couldn't hurt. This was penned a couple of days after Jonifest
> 2001.
>
> Ode to Topsfield
>
> Here I am remembering
> Great times shared with wonderful friends
> And wishing I was back there still
> But all good things must end
>
> The laughter and the music
> Kindred spirits and the joining of souls
> The feeling of camaraderie
> Many pieces becoming the whole
>
> We are bonded across the oceans
> Not diminished by being apart
> Though many days may pass 'til we meet again
> I'm forever holding you in my heart.
>
> Hell
> ____________________________
> "To have great poets, there must be
> great audiences too." - Walt Whitman
>
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>
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