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MMoonchild
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since 2000-07-13
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0 posted 2000-08-22 12:23 PM


Summer of '64

from
behind
the counter
I glanced
towards the pool
so tan, muscular
narrow in the hips
strong but tender
smother -you - lips
eyes to pierce your soul
from that moment on I knew
he would be the guardian of my heart

M*99


Summer of '68

Ocean City, MD
just 19
comes a knock
at the door
open
s.l.o.w.l.y
~~~YOU~~~
standing there
just back
from VietNam
complete surprise
no warning
just a smile
on your face
and
a tear
in your eye...


M*99


Summer of 2000

A few days ago a shock ocurred
My body  wrenched
Only silence heard
As the mind consumed
All the hurt of  word
And determined was I, to calm what stirred.

Over thirty years ago, I met him when
A lifeguard, older
Became my friend
And served in Nam
Always I penned
To a  future,  he would become, back then.

My friends were his and his were mine
Life was wonderful,
Treated us kind
Sure it was tough,
As young marrieds would find
But tender were the moments in time.

That  was then and now is here
Deciding a life
To no longer share
But once discussed
There's not the fear
I'm surprising myself, not shedding a tear.

Together at last in thoughts to end
A fairy tale love
Two hearts now to spend
Forever apart
With tender to send
Moments of yesterdays 'round memory's bend.

In corner, he'll be, always around
A love of that length
Can't always be found
Lucky I was
To have memories wound
Forever in heart, years shared, solid and sound.

So to you, my once "ever", I toast you tonight
Hoping we fare
In the brightest of light
You in your new life
Mine of moon's height
As we each soar anew,  happiness in-flight...

M
8*21*2k



© Copyright 2000 Maureen - All Rights Reserved
ThUnDeRkYsS
Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727
Wisconsin
1 posted 2000-08-22 01:08 AM


Oh, this is so beautiful! I am assuming all is good my dear?  I certainly hope so!!  Wonderful write.

Strive for higher levels, if they seem out of reach... Grow, and they will get closer.



MMoonchild
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since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715
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2 posted 2000-08-22 01:19 AM


All "just is"...we are both ok..and more then civil...and will show the world of ours that we can maintain a friendship as we dissolve our marriage... because we are two very caring persons who once had something  very special...
thank you TK for  reading and responding
~~soft hugs
Maureen

ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
3 posted 2000-08-23 06:45 AM


Maureen I can't spend the time here at Passions that I'd like but I am glad I found these writings of yours. There is so much interesting history here......it's truly sad how life can take such a terrible turn but I feel from these words that you are going to find a way to cope....enjoyed the read very much!!
Brandyn Sand
Member
since 2000-04-21
Posts 82
Columbia, SC
4 posted 2000-08-23 08:57 AM


I'm glad I happened on this, although it left me feeling a bit sad.  I went thru something similar...  finding (what I thought was) true love at a young age, having visions of it lasting forever, and then, after 20 yrs of a seeming one-sided relationship, giving up and divorcing.  It was a tragic experience for me.  You seem to be faring much better and I'm glad.  Some beautiful words you've found in the process. Thanx for sharing them.

I wish you the best!
Sand


MMoonchild
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since 2000-07-13
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5 posted 2000-08-23 11:07 AM


E, I'm trying to and think I can...although he is beginning to make it hard on me now...
not sure I understand him...think it's the drink speaking now...
~~sighing
M

MMoonchild
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since 2000-07-13
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6 posted 2000-08-23 11:09 AM


Sand, thank you, I guess I am deceiving myself once again into thinking I am dealing with a mature adult ...nothing comes easy in life and I guess nothing leaves the same way.
~~soft smile
Maureen

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