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On Second Thought....I Do
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
On Second Thought...I Do I do not miss you when you’re gone. You think I grieve, my heart is torn. You say I think of nothing else. But my days are free, there is no stress. I never question where you are. I do not care that you are far. My thoughts are light, my mind is clear. I do not fret that you aren’t near. Instead of email I want to read. My life is full of routine deeds. It is a relief to be alone. No urge to call you on the phone. There is no guilt, no burning thoughts, Or worries that it’s you I’ve lost. I know you want me to be strong. I do not miss you when you’re gone. *************************************************** But, of course, you do return. A lesson of the heart I've learned. My lonely heart reveals its face. I did not like the empty space. Now I'm in your arms again. In denial I must have been. A cover up to save my heart. That breaks in two when ere we part. Your hug, your kiss, your touch, your smile Makes me glad you're here awhile. Until you leave again I'll be Content with all you give to me. Soon you'll leave again and go Far away from me I know. This time for us will sadly end And then again I will pretend... I do not miss you when you're gone. [This message has been edited by Youngatheart (02-04-2004 07:11 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ah, I do remember the first part. The second is very nice too .... of course we do sometimes pretend, but on second thought things are different. Lovely. Margherita |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a very close theme for me...this hit the nail on the head |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Youngatheart -- This has to be one of my favorite love poems! Really good. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Nicely done - the counterpoint is poignant. I say DUMP HIM!!! Balladeer isn't worth the heartache. What? It's Toerag? DUMP HIM even faster! Modern medicine is great, but they can't cure everything! |
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Kie Member
since 2004-02-01
Posts 77USA |
A poem constructed of pure excellence. I have read this 3 times and am in awe. Kie |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I really like this, Youngatheart. It has lots of emotion in it. Thanks for sharing it with us. Hugs  Ethel |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Oh, Ethel, thank you so much for looking for this and reading it. You are a doll. Youngatheart |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Nice poem, suitable for framing. I'm glad I didn't wait until Wednesday at work. It would have been gone by then, and Thursday would have been too late. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (02-17-2004 10:42 PM).] |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Thanks for responding LJA. [This message has been edited by Youngatheart (02-18-2004 12:45 AM).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Thursdays might be nice for some, but for me, I'll be heading for Oregon to see my mom. She's not doing so well. |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
I am sorry. Have a very safe trip. Youngster |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Youngster, I really liked this one! You really captured so well how our denial/survival mechanisms try so hard to protect what we really, and truly feel... I hope that void in be- tweens, are short, and few... Oh, and LhnJhn, if you’re out there, I hope your mother is okay. My mother, lives in Oregon too. Richy |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
This is familiar.. it's some sort of a mechanical defense, a way to always be okay with what's going on. Even if it means denying truth... I like it. LngJhn, hope she's doing alright. My mother lives in Oregon too.. must be a popular dwelling for mothers. Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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