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paraboxer
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0 posted 2003-10-19 11:52 PM


(AN: To get the full story it'd be best to read To My Lili Marlene.)

A Man Alone

A man alone is the fate I am to endure.
My punishment for loving one so pure.
I saw you with him today, in the early evening.
You were so happy together, my heart was bleeding.

Though you're my friend, I'm the fifth wheel.
Not really needed, however badly I feel.
Unloved and uncared for, a man alone.
Whose broken heart slowly turns to stone.

Because I know you have a boyfriend.
I am a man alone, isolated to the bitter end.
I watch couples go by, it's more than I can take.
As a man alone, my heart does ache.

The night is cold and cruel for a man alone.
While his tears crystallize and turn to stone.
Unloved, uncared for, I stand apart.
Sadly into my room did I depart.

I can't tell you how I feel, I fear I'll hurt you.
No matter how my love rings true.
It's happened before, she would turn me away.
And I would be the man alone, for strength I pray.

I don't want to lose the friendship.
I'm willing to endure this hardship.
I reflect ironic upon my past life.
Reaching out into the world, meeting strife.

Whenever I think I get what I want.
Familiar pains come back to me to haunt.
A sense of camaraderie, a sense of love.
That which I pray for from God above.

It always comes to me at a tragic price.
Why do you do this, Great Christ?
Leaving me more lonely and isolated than before.
Hurting down to my inner core.

The night is the worst for the man alone.
Who feels the chill of rejection to the bone.
Follow your heart, wherever it may lead.
To any suffering on my part, give no heed.

You deserve far more than I could ever give.
Don't worry, I'll continue on, I'll live.
But should fate bring you into my arms.
Fade away for me, never shall your charms.

Don't worry about me, I've walked this path.
Many times before, unrequited love shows her wrath.
Please do not forget a man alone.
Lest his broken heart forever turn to stone.

© Copyright 2003 Carl - All Rights Reserved
cusick
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since 2003-07-27
Posts 668

1 posted 2003-10-20 05:17 AM


Unreqited love is so sad, especially as she lives nearbye. I could say all the usual things but I don't think that it would help just now. Hugs Maggie

SharaRose
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2 posted 2003-10-20 11:53 AM


You've walked this before, and your heart never turned to stone. It never will. You have too caring of a heart for that to happen. I can read, and tell that. Don't give up..it will happen. Just don't be closed to other possibilities. There's always a heart that's full of love to give out there. The one that's perfect, too. Maybe I'm eternally optimistic about that, but it beats the alternative. If the bad never comes along how would we know when it's really good?
Love,
Terri~

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3 posted 2003-10-21 04:32 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Just remember that YOU ARE the fifth wheel still, and should she experience a flat tire, who knows, she may have strong feelings for you too that you are unaware of and she'll attach you to the axle of love! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, love is a mission one should always accept, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Carl, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

passing shadows
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4 posted 2003-10-23 03:52 AM


heart-breaking
aussie teen
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5 posted 2003-11-01 04:16 AM


dearest PB. keep your head up.
there will always be more than one person out there for any person to love.
lil marlene from what i can tell is your first love and that dies hard. it will take all your strength to keep going i know this from personal experience and it is hard yes to see the one you love with all your soul with another person happy and 'alive' without you. but as i said keep you head up

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