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Fred Hobbs
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since 1999-06-08
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0 posted 1999-06-18 08:53 PM



She said she was sorry and started to cry
She said it just happened, she didn’t know why
She said she’d not loved him, she only loved me
She said she’d not stray again ever - I’d see

But I pictured their passionate times in my mind
And I searched for forgiveness but none could I find
I knew if she loved me then surely she’d see
That her moments with him brought us both misery

So I pulled from her grasp and I just walked away
And the dreams that we shared were forgotten that day
Though she’d asked for forgiveness I just had to find
A love I could count on to truly be mine

sandman (a repost)


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1 posted 1999-06-18 09:41 PM


Tough one, Fred. Can one forgive and forget or not. Poets say yes, many people say no. You're a poet who says no, in an extremely well written way. Good poems provoke thought. This poem does that. Nice job.
Wintersurfer
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since 1999-06-14
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2 posted 1999-06-18 10:02 PM


Wow! You have said it so perfectly, so succinctly...anyone who has been there knows... Good work!
JANNA
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since 1999-06-18
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arlington, tx usa
3 posted 1999-06-18 10:37 PM


Wow, that was written so well. I fear this sooo much, but I feel the words you wrote. It sure is a frightening subject to say the least.
Poet deVine
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4 posted 1999-06-18 11:43 PM


This is great! Thought provoking, tender but tough! I like this....have you always written poetry?
Augchic711
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since 1999-06-17
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5 posted 1999-06-19 01:50 AM


Fred~
Yet again a poem that moves my heart! Gosh we agree on soooo many things and I thank you for sharing it with me! Please keep up the poems and keep em coming!

*******augchic711*******

Nan
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6 posted 1999-06-20 08:37 AM


You hit this one on the head, Fred....
I should have been smart enough to leave when my "ex" did the same..

Sheila
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since 1999-06-18
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Lansing, Michigan, Ingham
7 posted 1999-06-20 11:05 AM


Been there - you really captured the tug and pull of emotions and build to the decision and then retreat from the pain into life again. Well done poem, I enjoyed it!
elvira
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since 1999-07-06
Posts 936
California
8 posted 1999-07-22 12:03 PM


my best friend has given me food for thought regarding that topic...what do you think about this philosophy?..."it's better not to tell, for the person who cheated only tries to lighten their own burden by confessing, and needlessly hurts the other partner"

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If I had my mouth I would bite. If I had my liberty I would do my liking. In the mean time, let me be that I am, and seek not to alter me. ~~~Shakespeare~~~


Princess Lily
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since 1999-07-13
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9 posted 1999-07-22 01:19 AM


i have been here a thousand times...a thousand and 1...it is sure to come...but with this on my mind...to the one who hurts me...forgiveness he'll ask...but as he does... i'll do the same...and walk away... feeling no pain.Thank you!I realize now that it is my choice wether i let it hurt or not.and if i so choose to be heart-broken...only for a minute...you will see.I'll walk away very happy.

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We see only what we want to see~unless perhaps~we believe



Rita
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since 1999-07-19
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Danville Va. 24540
10 posted 1999-07-22 01:24 AM


Beautifully done. Right from the heart...It is hard to tell when it is time to let go, no one can tell you but your heart.....

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"And the day came, where the risk to remain tight in a bud, was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"

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