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I Knew....We Know
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I Knew....We Know |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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I know... You ask why? Why did you know? I answer... I have seen, I have felt, I have hurt, I have fallen....I have risen yet again. I knew... A tear... Falls from the cheek, upon the earth as does the rain that cleanses. Drowning sorrows and fear. I have felt these drops, I have shed these drops, I have tasted the brine of life’s hurts.....many times. You know.... That I would give this soul, and all that one can put into the book of our lives, pictures of the smiles, of the trials, the agony... our destinies... You are... A treasure, a wealth of gold to one who has held the riches of the world. To one who stands and says they have it all. Yet... The grasp is empty, the glass dry. The vines of life parched and withered. And...though the blossom’s petals fall, though the nectar no longer comes to the bee....I stand, I know, I feel... as each day comes to pass.... As we know....together... and we knew.... that I know... |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
A strong sense of empathy in this one... gives me the impression of a person with a very warm heart. -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, all I can say is you're not the Barry I knew last year. How your talent has matured, good sir! This is excellent writing, Barry  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Magnus, This is so authenic, so deep, it just gives me shivers... ...it is of a quality, rare! thank you for sharing it with us... Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
This is wonderfully deep and impressive, Barry...I might guess you have been very thoughtful and meditative lately.. Much enjoyed this Cher Poetry is: |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
My goodness, Barry, you certainly do capture my attention with your poetry. It's so real and so truthful, yet written with such elegance. You are a very talented poet, dear Sir...but I think I've mentioned that several times, haven't I? Anyway, I feel it's worth repeating. Thanks so much, friend, for sharing your heart with us. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: What the others have said. How you have matured... at whatever cost, you have paid the price and the name Poet suits you very well. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
The name poet has always suited you well dear friend... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry Your heart in this is beautiful. A wonderful write! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Yes, you know, and that is what makes you a man of empathy and one who can relate to so many and touch so many of our hearts! (big hugggssssss) You hear it through the grapevine, you hear it all, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Cool poem.. I really enjoyed the read.. Thanks for sharing. I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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angsana Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 77 |
I can identify with the emotions here. Loved this stanza: "You know.... That I would give this soul, and all that one can put into the book of our lives, pictures of the smiles, of the trials, the agony... our destinies..." |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I have felt these drops, I have shed these drops, I have tasted the brine of life’s hurts.....many times. Oh, me too..me too. Wonderful write. Chris |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Absolutely fantastic, Barry... ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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