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Balladeer
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0 posted 2011-06-20 08:37 PM



I cannot say I've never loved
For that would not be true
But I can say I've never loved
Someone as I love you.

I cannot say I've never felt
The flame of passion's fire
But I can say it's never burned
With such a strong desire.

I cannot say I've never been
Enamored by one's charms
But I can say I feel safe
When I am in your arms.

So let me say this soft and low
Though loving I have been
I've never loved as I love now
And never will again.



© Copyright 2011 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2011-06-20 09:01 PM


Now, this is better than anything I've ever seen, and I've read a few cards between now and the day I was born...

this is a keeper, and I say, give it to your lady...

had you left Passion out, it would be fit to give a child of your own...

it's very special, and huge in sentiment.




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2 posted 2011-06-20 09:27 PM


masterfully written...a fine poem i applaud you

Love,


Faith

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

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3 posted 2011-06-20 09:43 PM


Thank you, ladies. I'm happy you enjoyed....
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4 posted 2011-06-20 11:59 PM


What a tease. Love it.jo
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5 posted 2011-06-21 12:11 PM


Man! - and here I thought you ddin't care!

...


Okay, I, too, love this.

A

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6 posted 2011-06-21 04:46 AM


How beautifully stated, dear Michael. That's exactly how we feel when we are in love, there was nothing better before and nothing better will ever be. The moment of now in its fullest awareness.

Much enjoyed your art.

Love,
Margherita

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7 posted 2011-06-21 10:53 AM


romantica with heart and a side of fries...enjoyed your pen here guy!!
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8 posted 2011-06-21 11:23 AM


Aw shucks... the feeling's mutual "Deer"

Doc

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9 posted 2011-06-21 12:09 PM


Ah! Nicely done.

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10 posted 2011-06-21 01:14 PM


Absolutely lovingly beautiful Michael.
Salute!
Marcia


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11 posted 2011-06-21 02:13 PM


Blushing
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12 posted 2011-06-21 02:27 PM


enjoyed

A smile a day keeps the world in smile's.
Bernie Slicker

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13 posted 2011-06-21 02:58 PM


Jo....me??? A tease?? Surely you jest!!

Alison...don't ever think that!! You're my lumpy oatmeal!

Margherita...so right you are. That is indeed the feeling....thank you.

Dark.....thanks for the super-sized visit.

Doc Moose.... I don't live in California

Nan.....thank you. Great to see you!!!!

Marcia...thank you for such a kind comment. Nice to see you virus-free!!!

Lori....aw, shucks

bslicker....wow! Been a long time, Mr. B. Thanks for stopping by!

Elizabeth Santos
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14 posted 2011-06-22 09:13 AM


Fantastic song lyrics!
I can almost hear it
Liz

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15 posted 2011-06-22 09:57 PM


I was browsing a few other poems before I read this one, and I was thinking how much I didn't want to have to "think" while reading a poem right now. I didn't want to read anything with any "hidden messages" or insane metaphors. I just wanted something beautiful and to the point.. And I found it! Ah, this was wonderful!
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16 posted 2011-06-22 10:27 PM


`But I can say I feel safe
when I am in your arms`...
that part is especially touching. Such a nice one, Balladeer  

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17 posted 2011-06-23 01:48 AM


A most exquisite piece of verse that I totally enjoyed.
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18 posted 2011-06-23 02:12 AM


quote:
Alison...don't ever think that!! You're my lumpy oatmeal!


So I must make you crazy too!

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19 posted 2011-06-24 02:03 PM


This is just lovely   

It's psychosomatic.  You need a lobotomy.  I'll get a saw
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20 posted 2011-06-24 03:50 PM


Excellent work Balladeer, congratulations.
Martie
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21 posted 2011-06-25 03:27 PM


A beautiful love song, Michael dear.
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22 posted 2011-06-26 01:02 PM


Hi Balladeer, this was precious! Enjoyed... ~Coco~
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23 posted 2011-06-26 04:07 PM


this is one of those moments that everyone should have a chance to know~~~


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24 posted 2011-06-27 04:28 PM


Sooooo beautiful! *sigh*
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25 posted 2011-07-01 09:44 PM


I love it. I don't remember reading something like this from you.
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26 posted 2011-07-03 02:15 AM


..this is what happens when ineffable heartspeak makes love it's voice and vessel~~profound melodies write your days...
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27 posted 2011-07-03 02:50 PM


Romanticism most grand-fine !!
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28 posted 2011-07-04 12:02 PM


1derful ... fabulous ... gr8!

Poet, said my Muse to me, look into thy heart and write.

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