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Measured beats (back from the hiatus) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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The hallway clock, standing alone, announces in measured beats The loneliness of my empty home nestled back amongst the trees. Each mournful tick of the clock echoes the seconds of my past, As I wait impassive as a rock since I'd seen her for the last. The seconds tick in measured pace as I recount all of my sins, And wish again for unearned grace from my lover and my friend. Thoughtless acts and worthless deeds have brought me to this place, Lessons taught have passed by me as I lived with frantic pace. Regrets are arrows truly cast from the bow of selfish needs, Each finding its mark from a past dictated by what pleased me. Measure out your clockwork beat upon the drum of my heart, You're all I've left to comfort me now that my life has come apart. The moral of my sorrow's clear as I think back on better times, What counted was not what I counted dear but who once stood by my side. For it wasn't in my dreams I'd find the happiness I was due, It's the one who owned my soul and mind who made my dreams come true. The ticking slows as night descends and my house settles in for night, I finally see how love depends not on the possessions I hold tight. True love is offered free of price but demands we pay with all we own If we are to keep it's spirit alive, and thus preserve our soul. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ah.... let me be the first to say WOW!... A stunning piece of writing here Sir John. It is true... If not for the lady at my side I would have none of the things I truly hold dear in this life. Thanks for sharing and the best of the holiday season to you and yours. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LJ I'm really glad to see you back!! It's been way to long. What a profound work, full of truth you have set before us here. A lot of thought in this! This one touched me very much! This is a keeper in my book! Merry Christmas to ya! Lorelei too! (forgive me if I spelled that wrong) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LJ, You devil one fine poem, excellent. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Thank you, Andrew. Have a wonderful holiday season, filled with the love of those you hold nearest and dearest. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Wow. What a terrific response! Thank you one and all. Isn't it remarkable how it seems that the most profound statements are the ones that reinforce what we instictively already know? Love is worth everything we own, and demands from us that we place it above all other things. When we lose sight of that most fundamental of all truths, that is when our world gets away from us. And then, it doesn't matter what we own, because it pales in comparison to what we lost. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
An effort well worth the read. Thank you for posting. |
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Coegwyr Junior Member
since 1999-12-20
Posts 35 |
Nice piece of poetry Mr. Silver I'm glad you shared it with us. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well dear Mike...as usual, ya come and go like thunderstorms....not very often, but when ya do the effects are usually remembered....From the bottom of my cold cold heart....I do, seriously hope you and Sue have a wonderful holiday, a prosperous and healthy New Year...May God's peace and blessings be bountiful....Luv ya, miss ya, and still want to meet ya one day...Luv..Scott....(the one with a rag on his Toe..... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Excellent poem, very well written A pleasure to read, Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent poem and welcome back!  Denise |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
LJA: Deep as always my friend, just like you always are and when you're deep, you let us in...and such a caring person is what we find... Take care of BOTH of you.. HUSG Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Welcome back to the land of poetry...hope your holidays will be filled with love, laughter and hope! (and that the new year brings no little Y2K bug things!  ) I love this, by the way...it speaks of the true meaning of love.... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wonderful to see you back again, Long John, and in such great form! Stick around for a while, hear? |
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samsonheart Member
since 1999-12-20
Posts 72Missouri rez. |
Enjoyed this Long John. It reminds me to never waste an opportunity to tell someone how much they mean to me. samsonheart |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
WOw, what a welcome back |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nice to see ya, Sweetie.... Nice poem too.... |
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