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suthern
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0 posted 2003-09-20 10:32 PM


I wish you all happiness
That can be found in living
Even if your smiles of soul
Do not come from my giving.
Reach out and hold each moment
That brings hope of ecstacy -
Never fear remonstrances
Or protests uttered by me.
If I were your everything
With gladness, I'd be replete
But my love is yours regardless
Of whom it is you need.
You are in my every thought
You sweeten my dreams at night
I can't sleep curled in your arms
But you provide my life's light
And warm me by your being.
I can't indulge in selfish
What is best for you will be
Heartfelt prayer and sincere wish.
The purpose of this missive, then
And not some mere envoy
Is to say I wish for you
But much more... I wish you joy.

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1 posted 2003-09-20 10:35 PM



But more than this...I wish you love...

~*~

Reminds me of an old song, suthern.  Beautiful, and lovely...

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2 posted 2003-09-20 10:38 PM



Such beautiful and loving sentiments here.
Lovely penning, Ruth.

When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

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3 posted 2003-09-21 02:26 AM


A pure, generous, selfless declaration of love and devotion. You are a beautiful member of the human race!

Love & Light,
Linda

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4 posted 2003-09-21 07:27 PM


Unselfish and unconditional love - There's nothing more pure... This is lovely, suthern - I enjoyed it thoroughly...
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5 posted 2003-09-21 07:30 PM


Suthern,  no man could ask more of any woman
than you have expressed.  This is a very
lovely and touching write.  Very well done
and so true in meaning and thought.

Thank You.

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6 posted 2003-09-21 07:32 PM


very loving write,,,

                                    

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7 posted 2003-09-21 07:34 PM






(smiles) Oh my gosh, this is soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, this made me cry because of knowing how loving and special you are and how you speak of unselfish, true, and honest love in all its beauty! (big hugggsssssss) You bring the hope of pure love to many, sweet friend, may happiness forever sing in your heart, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

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8 posted 2003-09-21 08:03 PM


Suthern...Your love is a treasure, and this poem is the map.  Beautiful!  
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9 posted 2003-09-21 08:25 PM


Sunshine: We must be close in age... now I'LL be singing it! LOL Thank you very much!

vlraynes: Thank you so very much... I'm glad you like! *S*

EA: I think you've lost your objectivity, my friend... and I love you for doing so... Thank you for seeing me through kind eyes. *S*

Nan: I don't know any other way... *S* Thank you! *S* And thank you so much for the transfer... I truly appreciate it! *S*

Magnus: I hope he sees it that way... forced rhyme and all! *S* Thank YOU, kind sir... so very much. *S*

QjQ: Thank you! *S*

M'toe: What a beautiful card... and even lovelier response... I thank you for both! *S*

Martie: I don't have much fair market value, though... darn it! LOL Thank you very much! *S*

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10 posted 2003-09-21 09:35 PM


SweetSuthernGal~
Your thoughts are pure gold~
This is so very lovely, as you are~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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But you provide my life's light
And warm me by your being.
I can't indulge in selfish
What is best for you will be.

I loved those lines most of all.
But sadly, it reminds me that even my best wasn't good enough.  

Love your writing and all that it inspires.

Susan Caldwell
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12 posted 2003-09-21 11:00 PM


Beautiful wishes..

Susan

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13 posted 2003-09-22 01:16 AM


Methinks our Laura gives much more than she takes.....time for you to be grabbin' a little, eh?

~~(¸¸¸¸ºº>   ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº>  ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº>    ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº>
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14 posted 2003-09-22 04:51 AM


just beautiful! may you wishes be sent back ten fold
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15 posted 2003-09-22 11:57 AM


If I were your everything
With gladness, I'd be replete
But my love is yours regardless
Of whom it is you need.
You are in my every thought
You sweeten my dreams at night
I can't sleep curled in your arms
But you provide my life's light
And warm me by your being.
I can't indulge in selfish
What is best for you will be

============================

yep...once our hearts have found that "one & only one",  we just want them as happy and content as loving them makes us.

You know Im moth smiling at you for this one..and....
you know that I know you know.

your heartlight shines bright in this lovely gift of rhyme Ruthie-girl

"If you see lonely, clear skies turning stormy ...
Lightning strikes and all you see is blue ... this is me missing you"

JH

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16 posted 2003-09-22 12:03 PM


This wish is beautiful as is the beat of your heart.
Crystal

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17 posted 2003-09-22 12:06 PM


But my love is yours regardless
Of whom it is you need.
You are in my every thought
You sweeten my dreams at night
Heartfelt beauty in this

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18 posted 2003-09-22 03:05 PM


Marge: You are a deal... I thank you so much! *S*

Blues: When that's the case, he's not the one... however much that hurts. For the right one sees you better than you are... never less. Thank you, lady... so very much.

Susan: Thank you! *S*

Ratleader: Hmmmm... But what I wanna grab isn't within reach??? LOL Thank you, my friend... you just gave a smile... and I'll grab that gladly. *S*

PS: I like that multiplying effect... thank you so much! *S*

JM: Yes'm... whatever the cost. *S* Thank you very much! *S*

angelblueyes: It's just as important to me. *S* Thank you so much! *S*

LeeJ: I thank you so much for thinking so! *S*

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19 posted 2003-09-22 04:47 PM


Oh, very nicely done! How many of us can truly wish happiness to someone we love, when it's with someone else? Great phrasing.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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20 posted 2003-09-22 05:26 PM


sweet...sweet write gal...well done..just now saw this?....
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21 posted 2003-09-22 05:31 PM


Ah, true love, me thinks.
Enjoyed the warmth of it.

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22 posted 2003-09-22 06:40 PM


This is beautifl.... and this is real love... not selfish at all... wanting what is best for or what the other one wants for them self.... freedom to choose... not a ball and chain...
beautiful

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23 posted 2003-09-23 04:04 PM


Pilgrimage: I couldn't do otherwise... but it ain't easy bein' me. LOL Thank you very much! *S*

Toerag: I'm so glad you did see... and like. *S* Thank you very much! *S*

Krawdad:  That it is. *S* Thank you so much! *S*

Zinsser: I'm enough of a pain without adding shackles! LOL Thank you very much... your kind comments are greatly appreciated. *S*

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24 posted 2003-09-24 09:15 AM


this shows how very lucky someone is that is fortunate enough to have your "love"
and its dang good writing to boot
love you lady

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25 posted 2003-09-24 09:28 AM


Ruthie-girl,
Your maturity does not surprise me, lovely

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26 posted 2003-09-24 10:07 AM


~sigh~ someday my dear, someday...
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27 posted 2003-09-24 10:32 AM


I wish you all happiness
That can be found in living
Even if your smiles of soul
Do not come from my giving.
Reach out and hold each moment
That brings hope of ecstacy -
Never fear remonstrances
Or protests uttered by me.
If I were your everything
With gladness, I'd be replete
But my love is yours regardless
Of whom it is you need.
You are in my every thought
You sweeten my dreams at night
I can't sleep curled in your arms
But you provide my life's light
And warm me by your being.
I can't indulge in selfish
What is best for you will be
Heartfelt prayer and sincere wish.
The purpose of this missive, then
And not some mere envoy
Is to say I wish for you
But much more... I wish you joy.


Sweet Suthern-lady, I was going to quote my favorite part, but couldn't find a favorite.....since they all are!! LOL

By the way, I know that I've already read this, I just couldn't find my reply here. LOL

Ruth, to me, this is exactly what truly loving another with unconditional love is all about. When we love someone more than we love ouselves and truly want for them what they want, instead of what we want, then we can say we have truly loved.

Whoever this is meant for (smiles) should be very proud and honored to have this enormous amount of love bestowed upon them.

Thank you so much, sweet Ruth, for sharing your heart with us, and for being YOU.

With love and hugs  
Ethel
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[This message has been edited by garysgirl (09-24-2003 03:18 PM).]

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28 posted 2003-09-24 10:58 AM


So very true. If you truly love someone it's THEIR happiness that matters, because in the end if they aren't happy then neither will you be. If they aren't happy it affects your thoughts, and your life in all areas. It's too bad some expect that from you, but can't give that in return. Reciprocal IS loving, too. Love is a reciprocating thing. You can also kill love, too. Thanks for sharing this one. Very much the lovely side of the heart.

God Bless,
SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

[This message has been edited by SharaRose (09-24-2003 11:00 AM).]

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29 posted 2003-09-24 02:42 PM


This is lovely Suthern!

Core

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30 posted 2003-09-24 03:07 PM


I wish for you what you wish
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31 posted 2003-09-24 03:47 PM


jellybeans: Lucky or not, he's got it! LOL Thank you so much... love you, too! *S*

Seymour: I think you know me well, my friend. *S* Thank you so much!

Edder: I hope so. *S* Thank you!

garysgirl: The honor is mine, dear lady... it's a privilege to know him. *S* Thank you so much... your response is dear to me. *S*

SharaRose: Thank you for such a thoughtful reply... I appreciate it! *S*

Corinne: Thank you very much! *S*

Mysteria: Thank you, my friend... I could not ask for more. *S*

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32 posted 2003-09-24 05:27 PM


suthern,
your works are always gems but this time you have surpassed yourself in this loving missive.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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33 posted 2003-09-24 07:16 PM


Very lovely write, an unconditional love which is heartfelt.
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34 posted 2003-09-24 07:18 PM


enjoyed
suthern
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35 posted 2003-09-25 11:38 AM


Kethry: I thank you so much, my friend. *S*

Gemini: It fills this heart. *S* Thank you!

vandana: I'm glad... thank you! *S*

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