The RetroLounge Daily Poem Thread (Fri 3/3/06)

[RetroLounge]

Love, We Must Part Now

Love, we must part now: do not let it be
Calamitious and bitter. In the past
There has been too much moonlight and self-pity:
Let us have done with it: for now at last
Never has sun more boldly paced the sky,
Never were hearts more eager to be free,
To kick down worlds, lash forests; you and I
No longer hold them; we are husks, that see
The grain going forward to a different use.

There is regret. Always, there is regret.
But it is better that our lives unloose,
As two tall ships, wind-mastered, wet with light,
Break from an estuary with their courses set,
And waving part, and waving drop from sight.

Philip Larkin

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RL

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[bigwillq]

1. Hi Retro!

:hi: :hug:

[RetroLounge]

2. Hey!

How's it going?

Another day of moving stuff and cleaning for me...

:hi:

RL

[bigwillq]

3. I'm well!

Think of this as a fresh start! In the long run, I feel everyone involved will be better off. :hug:

[RetroLounge]

8. Thanks

:hug:

RL

[miss_american_pie]

4. Good morning

Sleep well? :hi:

[RetroLounge]

6. Good morning...

Yes, I slept very well, thanks.

Forgot how small a twin bed really is :D

RL

[miss_american_pie]

9. You didnt fall out, I hope.

;)

[RetroLounge]

11. Nope

Put it against the wall so I wouldn't hit the floor...

Wrapped tightly in a sheet.

And the floor is carpeted, so it's a small, soft drop and landing.

RL

[LaraMN]

23. You get used to it.

At least you can stretch your legs freely, and no one hogs the covers.

[RetroLounge]

25. True. True.

:hi:

RL

[In_The_Wind]

5. Sigh

I feel these words so clearly.

[RetroLounge]

7. Good morning mt friend

Thanks for the smilie hug!

How are you this fine Friday?

:hi:

RL

[In_The_Wind]

14. I'm feelin' pretty good.

The sun is shining beautifully on 2 inches of fresh snow. Thank the heavens it wasn't 10 inches as the weatherman promised. :)

I may drag myself out for a quick drive through Dunkin' Donuts to pick up a latte and make a pass at the ATM before returning to hibernation for the day. or not

[xchrom]

10. ahoy retro.

[RetroLounge]

12. Ahoy!

How's it going?

:hi:

RL

[xchrom]

13. we just finished a rain storm

and the morning has broken...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. My dear RetroLounge....

Well, of course, this poem today is perfect for where you are now...

Boldly stated......

And that is the best! Be bold, be unafraid, mourn and go forward into the light....

Forward, always forward...cry your tears, and then go forward!

There will be days when you'll look back.....but not today.....

Great poem!

:loveya: :hug:

[RetroLounge]

16. My dear CP

Thanks for always dropping in on my threads.

It's great to see you my friend...

:hug:

RL

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. I am always happy to be here in your threads, my dear RL......

Your happiness is most important to me.....

:hug: :loveya:

[tigereye]

18. I've always liked that poem

here's wishing you well, Retro....

[RetroLounge]

19. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[tigereye]

20. you are most welcome!

:hi: back atcha....

[Callalily]

21. Most appropriate poem for today!

There is regret. Always, there is regret.

Maybe not regret as much as sadness. I don't think we should ever regret a relationship.

Prayers are still coming your way.

Feel free to draw strength from us as needed.

[RetroLounge]

22. "draw strength from us as needed"

You'll never know how much I do!

:yourock:

RL

[yvr girl]

24. Setting sail can be exciting

Think of how the explorers must have felt - afraid to leave that which they knew, but bravely off to conquer uncharted territory.

[RetroLounge]

26. "conquer uncharted territory"

are you flirting?

:D

RL

[yvr girl]

27. I NEVER flirt

Well, perhaps...a little. :D


(But I actually wasn't in my post - but if you're up to it...)

[RetroLounge]

28. When am I not up to it?

:shrug:

RL

[yvr girl]

29. I forgot. You're Mister

Everready. :*