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A Lonely Road To Travel
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A Lonely Road To Travel |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA 
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A Lonely Road To Travel |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
I read the opening lines and wondered how you could improve on such great word choices, then I read on...I loved how you brought solitude & life together as one, then I read on...and found that strong ending that introduces the reader to that illusory dream world, where life is as we dream it...and decided to read on...again...nice write |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Thank you Steven for reading and replying. |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
Solitude is a lonely life It’s hard to get through each day Without a lover by my side, still I manage with, what comes my way ~this is my daily struggle right now...waiting to find love again and bearing the nothingness of loneliness...hang in there rose! ~I am the keeper of what he cast off~ |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Thank you brneyedgrly for reading and replying to my poem. It is much appreciated. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Oklahoma Rose - I sense a loniness in your words. Well written write of deepest emotions... BC |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Thank you for reading and for your very kind reply to my poem, Bill! Sometimes that loneliness creeps back upon me, and just won't leave me be. More often, than not! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Oklahoma Rose, that is such a sad poem that I really feel for you. My dad always used to say that apples will grow again and I'm sure that if you keep a positive attitude you will be rewarded. Good luck my friend. Lindsay |
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Hatmadda Junior Member
since 2009-06-11
Posts 10Colorado |
Thankfully we have poetry. Lost love hurts, but through writing there is always community, and eventually a meaningful healing. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
It's a lonely place to be. Dig deep and find your peace, you're worth it!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Loneliness is one of the hardest obstacles to overcome. You express it very well, Rose  |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Ah my dear friend Sue, you've come a long way and I know it wasn't an easy one. I'm sure you'll find love again. I always enjoy how you write right from your beautiful heart, even if the words are sad. And I really love your new photo.  TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
True romantic poem. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lonely roads are hard to travel down. You write of the trek with such longing to share the trip with another. I think that makes a really good poem Love, Alison |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
LindsayP- Thank you for reading and replying. I am trying to keep a positive attitude. It's not always easy. Hatmadda- Yes, I am glad there is such a thing called poetry. If, there wasn't, I would be keeping everything bottled up inside. Lost love, indeed does hurt. And, it seems to take too long for a heart to heal. BluesSerenade- Yes, it is! Thank you for your nice reply. Balladeer- Thank you so much for reading and reply. I do everything I can to get past that obstacle. Hope you are feeling better. Titia Geertman- Thank you for reading, and for you kind reply! For now, I will have to take your word for it, that there is such a thing called "Love". If there is such a thing, it seems to just pass me right on by. poddarku- Thank you for reading and replying. vandana- Thank you for reading and replying. Alison- Yes, those lonely roads are hard to travel down. Thank you for such a kind reply. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sue, I have just resigned myself to the fact that life just is...and I am not waiting for anything to come my way anymore. If it does it will be wonderful and if not, well, I will make the best of it. Once you have been through so much, some things are just not as important as you once thought them to be.  M |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I understand how you go back in dreams to happier times, it's indeed one of the ingredients of the healing potion. Poignant write, dear Sue. Yet, remember love does not pass you by. You fill your life with love every day also in your activity by caring for others. And as for that particular relationship between two souls, you will most probably experience it again, when you lessen the grip on the past. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Dear, Dear Rose, I know lonely. I have been widowed more than once, and left with little kids. When life hands you lemons you must learn to make lemon aid. You are never alone. God is just a prayer call away. You have been given a wonderful gift, a talent for poetry, use it well and you will find a fulfilment you never imadgened. "Nuff of my preaching. just know that you are loved, we all care for you. love 'un stuff Billie C. |
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wwzwlmd8 Member
since 2006-09-23
Posts 96San Diego,CA |
loved loved your poem ~Indya |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
A beautiful poem, so tenderly said, I'm so sorry about your loss. Heart2Heart |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Sue, To know loneliness, you must have known love. It is hard to know one with out the other. I wish for you, that you find a new love that will make you forget the pains of the past and move ahead, for I believe you have so much to offer the lucky guy that finds you. Never stop wishing, never stop wanting, and never stop believing you are worth them having to wait to find you, because when they do finaly find you, Life will be grand. Love always, Tracey. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was heartwrenching...not to mention, a wonderful use of words... darlin, if I may share with you...14 years ago, I left my husband and moved back home...it was so difficult and lonely...then, something happened...I started going out to dinner by myself, taking along a good book. At first I had to force myself...then started taking trips on my own, week end getaways...then full vacations...flying all over by myself. I realized, that I had to create events for myself, something to look forward to...so with my son all grown up and gone, I had to adapt to change if I wanted to continue on my path...and continue to evolve...now, I can tell you true, I don't miss having a companion in the least...and love my independence and my life. I've never been happier, except the times raising my son and his friends...there are many beautiful memories to graft from...think positive and start creating things for yourself to look forward to...baby steps...and truly, the longer your alone, the more you get the great opportunity for self examination...you learn to love yourself, to be true to your personal beliefs...you regain your identity...and the peace and quiet is outstanding...you actually learn to commune with quiet...you can hear things you've never heard before...it is astounding...and the longer your alone the less lonely you will become, learning to enjoy the company you keep. Big hugs...Lee J. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Quoting from Lee J's reply: and the peace and quiet is outstanding...you actually learn to commune with quiet...you can hear things you've never heard before...it is astounding Awesome! Hugs to both, Sue and LeeJ. Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I guess we all have lonely roads to travel, Sue. I find them easier to travel in the company of fellow poets. Ida |
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