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[Update, May 13th 2019: Saddened to hear about the death of Doris Day today at the age of 97. She had a great voice, was a very accomplished actress and will always be fondly remembered by her legion of fans, not least by yours truly; she will remain in our collective posthumous consciousness forever ...] RNT
Today’s poem was inspired by a song recorded by Doris Day called 'Love's Little Island' (1955). I love this recording and (along with 'Secret Love') have carried it in my head for many years. As far as I can recall, it begins with the line, 'I am the castaway on love's little island...' I suspect many of us can relate to that.
This is one of two poems I have written by way of a tribute to Doris Day. She had a great voice and, in my opinion, has always been underrated as an actress. I have always been a D D fan and here she is, still looking great ...
Doris was born on April 3rd 1922 ... which makes her ...wow!
Photo (Update) Internet, April 2014
CASTAWAYS
Washed up on an
island
in a misty dream,
passing centuries
shadowing us
(wings across
golden sand)
Game to explore
an island
in a misty dream,
fair memories
waving back at us
(castle flags on
golden sand)
Last seen kissing
on an island,
sea mist closing
in,
too soon, time’s
tide covering us
(footprints on
golden sand)
Closer to nature
on an island,
(love’s ageless dream)
earth’s descant
surely winging us,
seabirds across
golden sand
As golden sand to
ocean waves
are the world’s
lovers…
nature (as ever) playing its part
in sync with the human heart
Copyright R.
N. Taber 2010
Labels: Doris Day, ghosts, human nature, human spirit, inspiration, life forces, love, music, nature, poetry, posthumous consciousness, relationships, singer-actress
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