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Kevin
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0 posted 2000-06-13 09:41 PM


Standing in an empty hall
I take a final glance
And force my mind to save it all
Before my feet advance

A silence that just lingers here
Offers my mind to sing
With voices that soon disappear
After their echoing

With every step I manage out
I Leave something behind
The ones I came to care about
Treasures I came to find

So badly I will miss them all
Already it is clear
Just standing in this empty hall
At the end of the year

The thought of leaving makes me sick
My haste would be a crime
How could the others leave so quick
For me? I'll take my time


[This message has been edited by Kevin (edited 06-13-2000).]

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Irish Rose
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1 posted 2000-06-13 10:02 PM


this was a testimony of love and courage., it was beautiful

 Kathleen

"How do I love thee? Let
me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace." Elizabeth Barrett Browning



SpitFire
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2 posted 2000-06-13 10:08 PM


~If you are talking about what I think you are talking about....I felt the same way at that time in my life....It made me sad...I wanted to take my time too.  After all that day in and day out so much of your life...I found it hard to walk away from...atleast as quickly as I saw others do.  Great poem..Love it.  If I'm way off you could either toss some nasty words my way or just let me take it where it took me. hehe.  Wonderful poem Kevin. Take care. *Peace.
Aimster
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3 posted 2000-06-13 10:19 PM


~kevin
this brought a tear to my eye.
beautiful. it brought back some strong
memories for me too, as i just
recently graduated college. take care
my friend. on to new beginnings!
amy  

 "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends."

"Fate exists but it can only take you so far,
Because once you're there
It's up to you to make it happen."




JulieAnn
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4 posted 2000-06-13 10:59 PM


Very good poem.....I want my boys to read this...as they are moving far from the place they have called home for most of their lives.... new beginnings are scary and sad...I feel your sadness......carry on.....youll be strong.....Julie
Eloise
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5 posted 2000-06-13 11:58 PM


This brought back some memories.  Wonderful poem.  Now step out into the world and there are so many more good times to come.  Great poem Kevin.  
Kevin
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6 posted 2000-06-14 09:46 PM


Thanks guys,

One more summer of youth
than COLLEGE
=)
the real world is still looming though hehe

Denise
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7 posted 2000-06-14 10:49 PM


This is beautiful, Kevin! Yes, indeed, take your time!  

Denise

whiskey
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8 posted 2000-06-14 11:03 PM


This is wonderful Kevin words from your soul its great take all the time you need  
Ive missed reading your peoms they are all so good , looking forward to reading more  

Julie

CocoBaci
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9 posted 2000-06-14 11:09 PM


Very nice Kevin .. well done!
Coco  

Marina
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10 posted 2000-06-15 12:23 PM


Kevin, another one of your gems!  You are a very talented poet my friend.

Marina

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11 posted 2000-06-15 04:39 AM


CutiePie~
I am so proud for you.
Enjoy your summer ...
and then the challenge of college.

'I take a final glance
And force my mind to save it all'

Savor the memories ...
they will stay with you
and give you much pleasure.
Love ya'
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Parker
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12 posted 2000-06-15 09:55 AM


Kevin,..... you took me back to school with this one.... I was there, and I saw your counter part lingering as I dashed out the door.  

Great post, high school wasn't that much fun for me.

Parker

SEA
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13 posted 2000-06-15 09:59 AM


Kevin~ I was always in such a hurry.....if I could go back, I'd take my time too. Great poem!!   -SEA
CeruleanBlue
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14 posted 2000-06-15 12:09 PM


Great poem! I have been out of school for 18 years but your words brought back my last days as I said goodbye to all my friends.
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