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Sitting by the Telephone
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Sitting by the Telephone |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Sitting by the Telephone I wait for that familiar ring But solitude appears my lot My heart detests this guessing game Of does he love or love me not I would be out enjoying life How can my heart in fun rejoice In revelry and celebration With no whisper of your voice It seems so strange here, all alone Not even a canary sing Just sitting by the telephone Awaiting that delicious ring So sweet the song to touch my ear So kind the comfort to my heart So deep the yearning of my love To hear your words while we’re apart No book, no poem, no written page Nor sound of music calms my mood Until I hear your loving voice I’ll drink no wine, and dine no food But will you call or call me not I ask this in my solemn drone And shed a tear of longing As I’m sitting by the telephone Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 03-02-2000).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, It's funny you should write this poem. My phone was out all day yesterday and I had so many calls to make. Ring, Ring, are you there? LOve the poem. Love Sy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love this, Elizabeth... the phone that doesn't ring is so noisy in its silence... and the "whys" frolic in my brain. *S* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, Glad you liked the poem, but my phone's still not ringing. Must be out of order. Love Liz Suthern, You're right. Silence is deafening Glad somebody knows what I'm talking about Thanks,Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 03-02-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, I'll call you, okay? er..maybe that wouldn't be the same, but I do have a heart that cares and I love this poem. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Great poem..  HUSG I dropped a tear in the ocean when it is found, I will stop loving you... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I can relate to this one very well, Elizabeth. You have described it perfectly! Denise |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
*sigh* Elizabeth, I know all too well what you mean. I'm still waiting for the phone to ring. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I patiently wait for the one to call who is in my heart and in my soul. The one I will love and adore. James |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Were I upon an island- Alone, a cast away.. and knew upon some distnat shore Malay, or Mandaly There dwelt a lovely maiden Awaiting for my call.. I'd make it, dear, so never fear Twould seem a task so small I'd swim the widest ocean I'd climb Mount Everest I'd cross the wide Sahara For her whom I love best. Searching for a pay phone.. Aha! and there one is! Don't go away, I've much to say to you, dear, precious Liz. By the way..wouldn't "awaiting" work a bit better in line twelve?  ).. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Sitting by the telephone eating dinner all alone a call from you I so desire of your voice I never tire I need you so to comfort me hold me close and set me free feel soft strokes upon my face bring some happiness to this place _____ E - hope you get that call really enjoyed your poem. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
To listen, rapt, to every breath And every tender tone 'Twould give my heart to loving death If only he would phone. This piece touched me Liz... Thank you ~ Claire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, Rainbow, Denise, Tara, James, thank you all for the comments. Looks like we all know that feeling. Gunslinger, Your poetry touched me. The question is, when you get to that phone, will you have a quarter with you. As for "awaiting", it's already done. Thanks Thanks, Danny, still waiting Claire, Your response is so you. Lovely as always. Thank you Liz |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
These guys think that girls have the easy part, eh??? NOT!! Well said, Elizabeth..  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ I like this. Reminded me of an incident about three years ago. Thanks for stirring my memory bank. Thus .... Wrong Number ... Right Guy ? ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I've certainly been here, done this one |
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