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It Was Nice Talking to You
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It Was Nice Talking to You |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Half a year with no trace of you... Everything seemed to say we're through Even though you said you would call, Six months passed with no word at all So I picked up the phone Hoping I'd find you alone... And we talked for an hour-and-a-half -- Just like old times, but we didn't laugh... After all you and I've been through... "It was 'nice' talking to you"... You explained how you couldn't sleep For your guilt had become so deep Yet you chose to remain with him And our bright future became dim But despite all the blows, I forgave you a long time ago... And we talked for an hour-and-a-half -- Just like old times, but we didn't laugh... After all you and I've been through... "It was 'nice' talking to you"... We all have to decide To do what we feel is right Though I don't understand, I respect the ring on your hand... So I guess it's our last goodbye... And with that, part of me has died Moving on means letting go... I will miss you more than your know You're a part of my soul You're the half that made me whole... And I wish you the best in life May you find yourself as his wife I just hope that you're being true... It was nice talking to you... After all you and I've been through... "It was 'nice' talking to you"... (Copyright 2001 by: MARK V SHELDON) "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well expressed, Mark. Letting go is the hardest thing to do. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh My, if this is another moment in your life, we are running awfully parallel. Sure does hurt. But with communication open there is always hope. At least until we get mad enough to say NO MORE. Well, post dissertation, I will say, this ia a lovely poem, with much heart. Sandra |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mark, Well things do happen. Enjoyed the read. |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Well expressed. |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
It's always difficult to say good bye, but to say it this way with good wishes, You've said it well. Do not fear going forward slowly, |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
It's not so much the "letting go", Denise (do we ever truly "let go"?), but rather -- the moving on... Thanks for the read and reply. Thank you, Sandra... seems there's "always more"... Yes they do, Sy... and sometimes, we can make things happen, too... Thanks for reading and responding. Thanks, Walker... glad you think so. Daniel, thank you. Saying "goodbye" has never been easy or pleasant with those whom you love... There is an ever-so-slight irony to the poem's title in the quotation marks within the poem, though... -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sometimes all that is left is the letting go...something they did a long time ago...James |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
...or perhaps the "transforming" or "transducing" of an unpleasant experience or outcome into inspiration or one that is positive and a catalyst for growth towards the better, James...? -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
Hi Mark, I've been away for awhile... Tring to catch up on everyones writes..LOL This is very nice.. very sad... to close to home for me.... there is No Wrong in True Love.... and I was the one being betrayed and still could understand that fact.... hard stuff.. Anyway.... "Questions" Great Loved It "In You Absence" very very good... for me relates to even being under the same roof... "Its Not Over Yet", "We Were Meant To Be" both very good "End Of An Era" Loved this one..... Thank You |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Welcome back, Connie! Missed the interaction. Hope all's well with you. Thank you for taking the time to read the "backlog" of my stuff and sharing your thoughts with me. Looking forward to reading more from you. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
I can't get this one out of my head... Ok you feel good, this one is driveing me crazy LOL Find "Silent Pain" maybe you will understand.... Thank You |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
sounds like a song, poignant and powerful, too |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Mark..... Letting go........or moving on and putting it all behind as a past memory that seems ever present.....Surely It is difficult....and I just hope you would get over it somehow...... A very nice and touching piece....having the gentle touch you seem to always give in your writing..... Thank you.... ************************** It's only me.......only me I hope that would suffice eternally {{to cross a sea of wonder, and hold close at heart all dreams}} [This message has been edited by MyEnchanted_Melody (edited 07-16-2001).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yep... liked this one a great deal.. nice work Mark |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Connie, that's a compliment of the highest order, despite the topic matter... I posted a reply to your poem in the archives -- thanks for the referral. Indeed, Virginia -- this one's another country song. Thank you for your comments. MEM, thank you very much for your understanding words... Though I'll never be truly "over it", I am moving forward, having appreciated those times and the Wisdom therefrom derived... I've got a couple more to post regarding that phase, and then I'm opening the door to new topics and styles -- soon... very soon. Thanks, Ron. It was heartfelt and inspired, and I guess that shows through... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Well put together I think. I enjoyed this! |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, Temptress... glad you thought so. -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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Mishtheelf Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 68 |
I waited for someone I love for almost 4 years, and she just couldn't find the path back to me for some reason or another. It took a lot for me to decide, as I did a month or so ago, to move on. I'll always love her, and I know she loves me too. It just didn't work out. I appreciate where you're coming from there. Thanks for the understanding. Your work spoke to me. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, Mishtheelf, for your sincere reply. The part that really counts, as you mention, is the fact that the love will always exist there, regardless of circumstances and realities. Life is ultimately about progress, and we can only be at a standstill for so long until we realize that we're stagnating... It's never easy, but it always comes down to having a positive outlook, no regrets, and cherishing the Wisdom and memories obtained. I'm glad this work resonated with you. -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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