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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Waking in your arms Exhilarated Euphoric Exhausted Forever changed, I was woman Seeing the world Through new eyes Finding that miracles Weren’t only for others, Feeling magic bathe me With each touch I admitted love Wasn’t merely myth If I had known How pain would sear That empty Would evolve And fill my future I would not change One moment You were within My embrace I’d still have danced Arms open wide Through storm’s epicenter Calling the clouds, Inviting sizzle |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Ms Suthern..you sure make "think backs" sexy..enjoyed this |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Beautiful, Ruth! I am so happy for your happiness and so sad for your sadness. Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Suthern, There you go Hon. That's the attitude I like to see. You have the right idea. Love Bobby |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes, there's nothing like that magic at first. One can't really explain it although we all try. I know where you're coming from with this and you've penned it so very well. Eric |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
DS: Thank you, my friend... I'm glad you liked! *S* Owl: You dear... *S* Opting for safe would probably be more sane. *S* But... to have great joy? *S* I'll pay the piper... even if I whine with every cent paid. LOL Thank you so much! *S* Bobby: Thank you very much! *S* ethome: We have to try... if only to remind ourselves it once existed and might again. *S* Thank you so much! *S* |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely write, Ruth. It's nice to know that those who have "danced" are happy that they did regardless of the outcome. I waiver between happy and sad with regard to my own life but the pendulum hasn't stopped swinging yet - not yet sure where it will stop. Enjoyed your write! Helen |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - enjoyed this writing, as I do them all... BC |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yeppers...loved this  |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
When there is lightning like this, you can feel the electricity, you feel alive. Sometimes it is a pleasure to live in the storm. You describe it well. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
there is a "magical" quality to this that makes it even more enjoyable...really found this captivating: "If I had known How pain would sear That empty Would evolve And fill my future I would not change One moment You were within My embrace" |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Those who never have it are poorer for their safety. Very nicely worded. I especially like the last stanza. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Your "lightening" lights up the page, Ruth. Ida |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Honeybunch: I hope your pendulum swings merrily for a long time! *S* And I used to doubt the truth of it's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all... not anymore. *S* Thank you! *S* BC: And I thank you very much, my friend! *S* SEA: I'm glad... thank you! *S* Chalmette Guy: Yes... that's it... feeling alive... even if the rest of life is merely existing. *S* Thank you very much! *S* JM: Thank you! *S* steavenr: Thank you so much! *S* And thank you for choosing those lines... they're the heart of it all. *S* Pilgrimage: That they are... though it takes a bit of distance from the pain to remember that fact. *S* Thank you! *S* Marchmadness: Thank you so much... I'm glad you liked! *S* |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Your sizzle seared me. I am so glad I am wandering a bit and reading. If I had missed this - the loss would have been mine. That's for sure, sizzling one. A |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
I love how this one doesn't end... |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
This is amazing...very much enjoyed. |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
What's that they say? 'Better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved'. Your poem embraces that remark. Yes, I agree, the passion is worth the pain and emptiness. A fine, courageous and honest write. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
enjoyed it, nice words and feelings. regards yann |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Alison, Raindance, Tina, Osprey & yann: I appreciate each of your responses so very much... thank you, thank you! *S* |
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