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sea_of_okc
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since 1999-06-15
Posts 568
Oklahoma City, OK, USA

0 posted 1999-06-21 10:19 AM


My life is a tragedy
So be prepared to cry
They say time heals all wounds
I know that is a lie

I had searched my whole life
And finally I found
The one meant for me
Love and joy abound

How quickly all that changed
On one ill-fated day
The day death claimed my love
Death stole her away

Maddened by my grief
Consumed by my sorrow
She was my future
Now I have no tomorrow

I stare at her picture
I long for her touch
I can still smell her
I miss her so much

I pick up my gun
And contemplate death
What use in living
When I feel so bereft

But life is a gift
And I haven't the right
So I put down my gun
And I weep through the night

I mourn for her daily
I find no relief
My soul is tormented
My heart filled by grief

My life without meaning
No feelings but pain
Death claimed my lady
I can't love again

My bedmate is rage
My friend misery
I live for my death
'Cause she's waiting for me



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Steven Seaman

© Copyright 1999 Steven Thomas Seaman - All Rights Reserved
Marie
New Member
since 1999-06-17
Posts 6
Stafford,TX,United States
1 posted 1999-06-21 02:13 PM


OOOOOOOOOO.....now you've gone and made me cry!!

Filled with emotions!!

Krystal
Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 140
Shelton,WA USA
2 posted 1999-06-23 04:24 PM


This was very good, it really moved me. I think you are right... from what I have seen, time does NOT heal all wounds, though we all like to think it does. I think healing requires a combination of things... all different for each person. Bravo, for such a well-written piece!

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Shannon D. Montgomery
("Krystal")

elvira
Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936
California
3 posted 1999-07-07 12:35 PM


as i read your poem, i could hear Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 playing in my mind.....very touching indeed
seaslady
Junior Member
since 1999-06-25
Posts 43

4 posted 1999-08-08 12:48 PM


it's funny how quickly things can change. How quickly one's feelings can change
You think something is forever and you are fooled.

Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850
In the space between moments
5 posted 1999-08-09 12:52 PM


So very sad...you have truly moved me, sea_of_okc.

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*Krista Knutson*

"Your kiss upon my face feels like a brush with grace, baby thats all it takes to take me higher..." SHeDaisy

Kelly
Member
since 1999-07-03
Posts 145

6 posted 1999-08-09 04:28 AM


I literally feel this one. Death claimed my love also. Although I can't say that I ever wanted to die it's true something inside of me has died. I don't think we will ever be the same people we were before but with God's help we can go on with life. (I'm assuming this is about you). Great poem.
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