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A Stranger I See
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A Stranger I See |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC 
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~written by my best friend~ A Stranger That I See Laura M. Wells As I walk through the airport in Charlotte NC, the back of your head is the first thing I see I do not recognize you at first but then I hear your voice and my heart wants to burst I cannot help myself, I stop and stare wanting to be anywhere but right there. you are on the phone, your eyes i can finally see. our stares meet, you hang up and smile at me, at this moment, I cannot move my body has turned into stone. you advance toward me, I notice you are alone you reach out to hug me, we shake hands instead, i'm sure at this moment crazy thoughts are going through my head its been 2 years since i've seen you, you have not changed but i have and will never be the same the love we once shared has been put to shame we exchange greetings and salutations i am wanting my best friend to be my salvation she is not here but you are you were once my shining star you start speaking in the language that i love so much but all i want to give you is one big sucker punch you ask if i continued with french i give you an answer but my gut wants to wrench i have found a new love and i hope that you have too i want you to know one thing and that is i do not hate you. i'm not mad, not even a little sad in fact, i'm glad that i saw you, i showed you that you didn't bring me down No i no longer frown you have chosen it this way and this is how it has to stay we say au revoir and go our seperate ways, never to see each other again for months, years or days you no longer mean anything to me you are just a stranger that i see "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." |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This is very powerful, Amy. Tell your friend she ought to join us here! Elizabeth "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" -The Crucible |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
i'd love to but apparently newcomers cant join she said? "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." |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This was a great poem.  I think its wonderful when we can come to the point where it doesn't bother us anymore. Logging them as strangers instead of someone as a source of pain and memories. Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I have to agree with Temptress. . . there comes that time. . . and it's really wonderful. . . it means you're ready to move on. . . Great poem Amy's friend!! ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fabulous writing...I have recently went thru a situation similar to this and I choose not to continue the relationship in any manner..at least for right now...if I see her anyplace I would just like to treat her like any other stranger. Part of the reason I believe we feel this way is because the old relationship has already tried and failed so we would rather give someone new an opportunity to try and succeed. James |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Great poem, Amy's friend!!! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
This is really remarkable. I'd love to see more of her work. Maybe she could join? Lori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance - I hope you dance. song by LeeAnn Womack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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