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hoot_owl_rn
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0 posted 1999-09-01 08:46 PM


Never?

Like a tree
I held my ground
stood steadfast
through storms and wind
~never moved

Like a wild animal
I remained elusive
allowing only a few
to ever see “me”
~but never captured

Like a drowning man
far away from shore
I saw myself
left to perish at sea
~never rescued

And like a well
in a summer draught
I remained
lacking what I needed
~never filled

But now, I have been
~moved by your words
~captured by your smile
~saved by your kindness
~and filled with your love




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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

© Copyright 1999 Ruth Kephart - All Rights Reserved
The Forgotten Lady
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1 posted 1999-09-01 09:04 PM


Very lovely, something every woman looks forward to, I think.

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I once was a dream lady, but now I'm forgotten

Balladeer
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2 posted 1999-09-01 09:09 PM


I envy Bill Gates and whoever this poem is meant for!
hoot_owl_rn
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3 posted 1999-09-01 09:20 PM


Thank you forgotten lady

and Balladeer....I've yet to find him, but thanks

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

WhtDove
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4 posted 1999-09-01 09:27 PM


Wonderfully put! Peace is on its way!
Tara Simms
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5 posted 1999-09-01 10:13 PM


i love this one! it's every person's dream, i think.
Lost Dreamer
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6 posted 1999-09-02 05:53 PM


Beautiful! I hope he marches into your life real soon.

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Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent.

Andrew Scott
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7 posted 1999-09-02 06:04 PM


Ah Lady Hoot, a most wonderful piece. I like how it all comes together in the end. The perfect ending. I hope some day you find the one this speaks too.
hoot_owl_rn
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8 posted 1999-09-02 06:11 PM


Thanks Andrew and Lost....me too
suthern
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9 posted 1999-09-02 08:24 PM


Hoot: This is great!
INclan
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10 posted 1999-09-03 02:02 AM


awwwww HOOT. I like the way you resolved this verse. Nicely done my dear.

INclan

traveler
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11 posted 1999-09-03 10:44 AM


Beautiful ... it touched me ... thank you
Nan
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12 posted 1999-09-05 05:16 PM


How'd this good'n slip by me???
Wesley the Blue
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13 posted 1999-09-05 05:17 PM


Very nice, it touched me. Keep writing, I enjoy reading your poems.
hoot_owl_rn
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14 posted 1999-09-05 05:41 PM


Thank you all for your comments....it is a pleasure posting here

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

caroline
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15 posted 1999-09-05 08:56 PM


Unusual form...I like how you've done this!
Loved it, hoot

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The only man worth your tears will never make you cry...

Seymour Tabin
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16 posted 1999-09-05 09:33 PM


Hoot,
They wrote a song about this.
"Some day he'll come along the man I love
And he'll be big and strong etc etc etc.
Not making fun I loved your poem, in fact
I love all your poems.

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