The China Pearl Inn

[cgraven]

Sienna! A soft smile a sensual kiss and a warm hug for an old friend.

So good to see you. So tell me what have you been up to. Still writing I hope.

Can I get you a coffee, tea or something stronger dear?

 

[yeishia]

Slips in to place a warm kiss on his cheek .

"good morning Sir I hope you are well?"

Slips back into the shadows of her day...

 

[cgraven]

Morning Yeishia. I smile at her soft chaste kiss to my cheek. I hold out a cup of fresh brewed coffee to her.

Coffee?

 

[Dogoda]

A friend of mine posted this on a social media site. Thought I'd share.

Enjoy.

In ocean wastes no poppies blow,
No crosses stand in ordered row,
... There young hearts sleep... beneath the wave...
The spirited, the good, the brave,
But stars a constant vigil keep,

For them who lie beneath the deep.
'Tis true you cannot kneel in prayer
On certain spot and think. "He's there."
But you can to the ocean go...
See whitecaps marching row on row;
Know one for him will always ride...
In and out... with every tide.
And when your span of life is passed,
He'll meet you at the "Captain's Mast."
And they who mourn on distant shore
For sailors who'll come home no more,
Can dry their tears and pray for these
Who rest beneath the heaving seas...
For stars that shine and winds that blow
And whitecaps marching row on row.
And they can never lonely be
For when they lived... they chose the sea.

 

[cgraven]

Well said Dogoda I silently raise my glass to those that go down to the sea.

 

[Sienna]

Sienna! A soft smile a sensual kiss and a warm hug for an old friend.
"...So good to see you. So tell me what have you been up to. Still writing I hope."
Can I get you a coffee, tea or something stronger dear?

Thank you for the coffee my love. Thought I would just see if you are around and I am glad to see you are I don't write very much these days because as you may or may not know in the realms of reality, TRT and I finally tied the knot We are more than happy

I am still a regular in the Playground and when I can pop online My career kind of restricts when I am on or off.

It really is nice to see you again

 

[Aurantica]

A friend of mine posted this on a social media site. Thought I'd share.

Enjoy.

In ocean wastes no poppies blow,
No crosses stand in ordered row,
... There young hearts sleep... beneath the wave...
The spirited, the good, the brave,
But stars a constant vigil keep,

For them who lie beneath the deep.
'Tis true you cannot kneel in prayer
On certain spot and think. "He's there."
But you can to the ocean go...
See whitecaps marching row on row;
Know one for him will always ride...
In and out... with every tide.
And when your span of life is passed,
He'll meet you at the "Captain's Mast."
And they who mourn on distant shore
For sailors who'll come home no more,
Can dry their tears and pray for these
Who rest beneath the heaving seas...
For stars that shine and winds that blow
And whitecaps marching row on row.
And they can never lonely be
For when they lived... they chose the sea.

Thank you for that. I take it you are Canadian?

 

[Dogoda]

No Aurantica, I grew up about 6 miles from the St Lawrence river in Northern NY. Would go to Ottawa for fun.

 

[Aurantica]

No Aurantica, I grew up about 6 miles from the St Lawrence river in Northern NY. Would go to Ottawa for fun.

Ah. Well its a very touching piece nonetheless.

 

[cgraven]

Thank you for the coffee my love. Thought I would just see if you are around and I am glad to see you are I don't write very much these days because as you may or may not know in the realms of reality, TRT and I finally tied the knot We are more than happy

I am still a regular in the Playground and when I can pop online My career kind of restricts when I am on or off.

It really is nice to see you again

Always a pleasure to see you Sienna. I am pleased to see you so happy and so much in love.

A chaste kiss to her cheek. and a tender hug

Well the coffee is on and you are always welcome Miss when ever the mood strikes you to visit.

Ummm I like your new avatar Sienna, I always have had a weakness for lasses with glasses.ish

 

[slippedhalo]

Happy Birthday to my sister, Young Lisa. I hope you check your haunts today to know you're being thought of on your special day.

 

[amchentai]

*Walks in and finds a nice seat at the bar before getting a Cherry Coke and returning to the spot I picked out and take a sip. Real life has been a bit of a pain so in getting some free time I came here to relax and maybe talk to some of the lovely ladies here. Knowing most only visit in the morning, I simply wait for a while. Looking around to see if cgraven is around or not, as he normally is here most days all the time.*

 

[Dogoda]

Aurantica, may I ask what brought you to think I was Canadian?

 

[Aurantica]

Aurantica, may I ask what brought you to think I was Canadian?

That poem was very similar in cadence and content to a Canadian poem tied to our Remembrance day, called " In Flanders Fields". I haven't heard of Nov. 11th being a holiday in the US, though they obviously show a great deal of respect for their military.

 

[cgraven]

Aura Nov. 11th was originally Armistice Day in the States to mark the end of WW I, the War to end all Wars, but after WW II and Korea the name was changed to Veterans Day. In the States the 30th of May, Memorial Day is for the Fallen, those that gave there lives in defense of their Country. Both days make me rather reflective, Old Sailors get that way when we thing about friends who have gone West.

 

[yeishia]

I close for remembrance day each year as a sign of love and respect.

 

[Dogoda]

Very True

It's strange as to just how small is world is. I served for 20+ years in the Navy and in the last week I have run into men who sailed with me on two ships. I guess that when combined with the upcoming holiday makes me think about how truly blessed I have been to be in the company of those who gave, most with out realizing, to standing up for their country and did it at a young age. I sat down with two fellow sailors last night, one I had not seen since August of 1988, and we talked like it was yesterday. No lapse in time. No color barriers. No regional differences.

We were young and crazy. We were true shipmates.

Life is good.

 

[Dogoda]

Aurantica, I deeply thank you for that insight you gave on "In Flanders Fields". I assume that is where the poppies are used to symbolize Veterans Day in the US as well for Remembrance Day.

 

[cgraven]

It has been a long time sense I have seen the red Poppies worn on Veterans' Day in the States.

 

[yeishia]

Slips in to make some coffee and hands a steaming mug to CG.

" good morning Sir how have you been?"

I place a soft kiss on his cheek before settling in front of the fire with my own coffee.

"As I said before, I close down my preschool on Remembrance Day as a sign of love and respect. Both of my parents served in the war.

 

[cgraven]

I savor the shy Miss of the shadows' kiss

As did mine Yeishia. Both Grandfathers severed in WW I as well.

 

[yeishia]

Nods smiling softly understanding shining from her solemn eyes.

 

[yeishia]

Unable to sleep I had turned my hand to chopping fire wood in the courtyard hoping that it would tier me out. Several trips to the fire place and it was restocked. Soon the fire was flickering happily and I turned my attentions to making coffee for when the other guests finally awoke.for myself I made hot chocolate and carried it to curl up in front of the fire place.

I finally knew how CG felt with no post due to occupy my mind this night, thankfully I had no work today. I did however have a virtual breakfast date, I found myself smiling at the thought.

I had caught sight of myself in the bar mirror, i would need a bath smudges of dirt were on my cheek and arm...later... for now I would enjoy my drink and the ambience of the firelight...

 

[cgraven]

Morning Yeishia.

I call as I make my way down from the loft on this chilly frosty morn. to the gayly dancing fire on the hearth and its warmth that fills the room. A kiss on her smudged forehead.

Thanks Miss.

My thoughts wander as my mind drift backs over the years on this Veterans / Remembrance Day.

http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/cgraven/media/Video/APittanceofTime.mp4.html

 

[cgraven]

Just a pittance of time to remember.