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snowpants
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0 posted 2000-10-06 01:30 AM


The music seems so far away,
But the tune
Is playing directly into my ear.
The notes are unrecognizable,
But they are written out plainly
On this page.
I know what I must do,
But sentimentality holds me from it.
I open my mouth
To bid farewell,
But I am seduced
By visions of your hands.
I always knew you were mine,
But The One whom I trusted most
Turned his back
And walked into the arms
Of another.
I never needed someone
Quite so badly.
At that moment,
I would have sacrificed
Self-respect for affection.
I deserve much more;
Your love is not sufficient.
Yet, I couldn’t let you go
No matter what I try.
My heart is worth
Much more than this;
You could never love it right.
But, for some obscure reason,
You’ll be the one
I try to please.



Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier

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Charisma
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1 posted 2000-10-06 03:02 AM


I read it several times before I reply, cause I can relate to that too, seeing your heart in it. *hugs*
good writing

Charisma

Mark Bohannan
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2 posted 2000-10-06 04:31 AM


And hopefully he will grow to finally see the dedication from you to stick to your commitment to love and accepting less than you truely deserve.  It is never easy to see someone suffer in lonely silence and I sincerely hope that you will find your time to really be loved.


snowpants
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3 posted 2000-10-06 11:40 PM


Charisma:  thanks for reading!  I'm glad you liked it, and can relate, too!!  

Mark:  thank you for your always-so-kind words of comfort!
'lonely silence'
You always make me see things in such a different light.  thank you, my friend!  

sp

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