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"I'm Sorry" (II)
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"I'm Sorry" (II) |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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The cold, gray clouds are rolling in, My face near the window pane— Remembering youth, Waiting for rain . . . January morn, So quiet, and moody blue, Thinking of all the promises— Were they just lies, to myself, and you? |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I have always been amazed how the soul searching pain of a poet brings out such sad beauty. Eric |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Ah, Eric, you speak with the heart and soul and the mind of a poet. It is something we can't explain. I've studied the masters, and they also affirm the wonder of this innate capacity for infusing words with passion, and, yes, especially of pain. Thanks for taking the time to read and offer your kind comments. art |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Ah, yes, remembering youth when we were trying to find our way around life. Ida |
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Anniepimm Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550England |
A very nice poem Really makes you think about life..  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very beautifully expressed melancholy, dear Arthur. They were not lies, surely, they were just what you believed in then ... every day is a new beginning, how great is that? Love, Margherita |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Never should we be sorry for following our heart. Well expressed lament. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Promises ofttimes are made with good intentions, but life has a way of playing out differently that we planned, or hoped for ~ or promised. You certainly created the apt tone and setting to convey your reflective thoughts. Warm hugs, Linda  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Art, This is good work. I tend to lie a lot, but never to my self. I always at least think I know the truth. Bobby |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
gilead - written thoughts out loud, I liked this write... BC |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks Ida, were it not for those memories of youth, and other days gone by, things could get rather dull in this old tent in the wind! art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I thank you, anniepimm, for taking a moment to read and comment; it's always a pleasure to share a poem and to exchange ideas. art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Indeed, Margherita, we sometimes speak of lies in a rhetorical sense to sound them back, and to reassure ourselves things were as we felt. I always enjoy your insightful comments. art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
ThisDiamond, I appreciate your encouraging and thoughtful words. Best wishes, art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks Linda; your poetry and comments are an inspiration to me! The very best to you, art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks Bobby. I suspect you do know the truth, it comes out in your poetry about life and real people, and in your straightforward comments. art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you Bill. You caught the gist of it, my inner thoughts out loud. Your reply is appreciated. art |
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shelerella75 Member
since 2009-01-30
Posts 58 |
I agree... there was a great beauty in this sadness. Well written and concise. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
A lovely nostalgic, introspective and analytical follow up on the first one. Much enjoyed. Thinking is one of my favourite passtimes. Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine 'slice of life' (impressionistic) penning ... excellent imagery! sustained applause! |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Lovely |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks Owl. I'm looking forward to your next poem. art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks for taking a moment, Bruce. You already know how much I value your artistry. Regards, art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I thank you, Juju. Best wishes. art |
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