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Eusta B. Mae
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0 posted 2010-11-02 01:28 PM





Behind my eyes
Another life lies
Of the dreams
I dare to dream
Of people
Places
And things
I’d do

If only…


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Amaryllis
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1 posted 2010-11-02 01:31 PM


I can relate, EBM... and am sure that lies behind many of our eyes`...     Great write...
Best~
Amaryllis

JerryPat
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2 posted 2010-11-02 01:35 PM


I have been and done much in my life. Mostly as a road-weary warrior on the highways and by-ways and goat trails of America. I guess I am, at this late date, content and satisfied. There are a few "wished-I-had-done-that-differently," but not much of that. I found peace. Finally.

. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

Eusta B. Mae
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3 posted 2010-11-02 01:37 PM


Thanks Amaryllis, it is always nice to know when someone else can relate. EBM

s1nfully_1nn0c3nt
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4 posted 2010-11-02 01:38 PM


Ah, If only. We all have so many "If"s.  Enjoyed This.

-Trina.

"To decieve ones self, is truly a grueling battle. One which we're destined to lose."

Eusta B. Mae
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5 posted 2010-11-02 01:40 PM


JerryPat Finally says it all...It is a process. Guess I'm looking at my bucket list and having to admit it just ain't gonna happen. ebm
Eusta B. Mae
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6 posted 2010-11-02 01:41 PM


Thanks Trina!
Martie
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7 posted 2010-11-02 01:58 PM


EBM...Perhaps there is an alternate universe where we lead the lives we have in dreams and what ifs.  I've often thought so.  
Eusta B. Mae
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8 posted 2010-11-02 02:06 PM


Martie-Then I must be having a blast somewhere! LOL! EBM
Cpat Hair
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9 posted 2010-11-02 02:18 PM


isn't that part of why we write...to be able to share those dreams and ifs, if only in words and passing?



Eusta B. Mae
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10 posted 2010-11-02 02:27 PM


Yes indeed! You are so right. ebm
Dark Stranger
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11 posted 2010-11-02 02:36 PM


I write my bucket list in sand
and always leave the fan on
just in case I enjoy what I am doing
too much to quit...

enjoyed your wanna in this

Eusta B. Mae
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12 posted 2010-11-02 02:42 PM


D- I'll have to try that. ebm
Marchmadness
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13 posted 2010-11-02 04:45 PM


If only...I like that alternate universe theory.
                                 Ida

Prasad Nataraj
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14 posted 2010-11-03 05:43 AM


Fine writing.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

ethome
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15 posted 2010-11-03 06:27 AM


Yep, I know what you mean.

"If Only"

Everybody has those....Great stuff!

Eric

Eusta B. Mae
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16 posted 2010-11-03 08:22 AM


Marchmadness- Yes wouldn't it be great! There I would have to try to put on weight! LOL! ebm
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Prasad Nataraj- Thanks ! ebm
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Eric, wouldn't it be cool if we could all swap our if onlys....


Earl Brinkman
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17 posted 2010-11-08 07:05 PM


I had a dream last night about `what if`.  It sort of annoyed me because while I was dreaming I realized that I could not go back and change things and even if I did there was no guarantee that the changes that I made would bring me happiness.  I guess I`ll just say that I am content with the present and the `what will`. ---- Still all and all a good write.
Eusta B. Mae
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18 posted 2010-11-09 09:17 AM


Earl- thanks for your words of wisdom and I'm glad you liked the poem too!
Dakota
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19 posted 2010-11-14 06:27 PM


Short, Sweet and to the point!

If only I had a dollar for every time I said if only!
Love it!

Dave

Eusta B. Mae
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20 posted 2010-11-15 09:08 AM


Hey thanks Dave...yes, I'd be rich too If only I had a dollar...lol
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