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catalinamoon
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The Shores of Alone

0 posted 2000-10-15 04:53 PM


A Mermaids Tale

Ocean so vast, natures glory
perfect place to tell my story.
Endless horizon melts to blue
water, like passions, still but true.

Such awesome beauty should be shared
with someone right if he so cared.
A few miles down, a perfect place
where we could lay, create our space.

If he but came with love, as I
instead I'm in a living lie
Though we do have our special thing
the other one is in the wings.

She has more power than I knew
prevents most all we hoped to do.
He goes to her when through with me
I want so much that cannot be.

I want to lay on sandy shore,
I want his love and so much more.
His passion, yes, his fire too
I want him here when day is through.

I want to show him how it is.
Instead I weep, I am not his.
I want to lay under the stars
and take him to that place so far.

The place of joy and freedoms play
a haven that blows cares away.
I want to bathe in his moonlight
and hold his hand through every night.
He doesn't want the same from me
this truth it hurts so much to see.

Waves crashing now, closer to shore
take me away to nevermore.
How much I long to walk in deep
and give the sea my soul to keep.

I started there in days long past
a mermaid sent to land at last.
To find true love is why I came
but this time love appears a game.

A game of love and lust and need.
I always love, I always bleed.
I want him now to hold me there
within his arms, my man who dares.

A man so strong, of bravest soul
of body, mind and heart of gold.
He's all of these and more to me,
my man of steel, he's just not free.

I came to him too late it seems
though loving him was all I'd need.
Its not what he wants anymore
and I feel close to nevermore.

His briefest touch makes magic live
his power lies in what he gives.
I understand his darker side
the reason is, we're of a kind.
There's darkness there within me too.
Like him, my love is misty blue.

I want him now to walk with me
return to peace within the sea.
Yet little ones depend on us
we cannot run, we have their trust.
So dream I will, and make a plan
through much travail, these feelings stand.

And still I sit and have to cry
for very soon we say goodbye.
I have to say these things to him,
he needs to know just where I've been.

I've been in love those times before,
but not like this, down to my core.
I want to lay within his heart
and know we won't be pried apart.

Is he aware a mermaids gift
is his to take if he'd just lift,
and raise his head to see what's here?
The truth of it would be so clear.

Perhaps I ask for much in vain
but then, perhaps, I've all to gain.
I will not rest my weary soul
till this is done and he will know.

Tonight I will lay down with him
and show him what I mean to give
if he cannot or will not take
the bounteous sea will seal my fate.

No more a nymph out of her realm
I shall return, re-weave my spell
Let Neptune come and hold my hand,
my father still, he understands.

If love not be a friend to me
I'll keep my trust within the sea.


PS to all my friends who have been wishing me the best in this endeavor, it only got worse after this..And no I am not suicidal, just very sad


© Copyright 2000 Sandra - All Rights Reserved
Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song
1 posted 2000-10-15 05:33 PM


My friend, I am so sorry to see you this way but I know that you will find your happiness.  The pain is never easy but with each new pain comes some new strength when all is said and done.  I am leaving you a little something that will hopefully lift your spirits some.  Hugs to you my friend.



Dreams  


Build your dreams on foundations of stone
This is the message so many wise men say
Plan it work it and tweek it for it is yours to own
Don't live life as if your future is in yesterday

Set your goals with happiness in life as your final win
Tempt not fate against the will of dangerous ventures lost
Find the love of your heart and never look back again
Hold true to that love and never give it up at any cost

Many things in life will come full circle around to you
Many offers of pleasure will surface each and every day
Remember this though as you walk into this day anew
All those temptations are there to steal your true love away

Faithfulness to your heart and to the one that  you love
Will bring you the happiness that you have so often sought
A true love in spirit and heart is sent from the heavens above
It is what many times over men and women have so often fought

So start this day as you wake up to the sun and the breeze
Go out into the world with a plan for all your dreams
Walk in the light of your well thought out plan with ease
Knowing that your devotion to your love is all that it seems

My wish for you all is that you will all find in your life
The happiness I have found in the recent love of my own
My day has come to finally be set free and end my strife
As all of my dreams are now coming to me ready to be sewn

Mark Bohannan



CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043

2 posted 2000-10-15 06:30 PM



My tears just seem to trickle down my cheek after reading your lovely poetry...
You've touched this reader thru your exquisite rhyme...

Coco


[This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 10-15-2000).]

SpitFire
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since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396

3 posted 2000-10-15 08:53 PM


~Sandra,...as I was entering into the Passion's site tonight I was thinking about you. Wondering were and how you've been and just as I came into the Open room I found this poem. *sigh* Here you are,...hurting and something I wish I could fix. You've written such an incredibly honest piece here and it definately reaches this reader. Email me,...we can talk. You're still awesome. Missed you ya know. Take care please. *Peace.
snowpants
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since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061
KS
4 posted 2000-10-16 12:00 PM


Although a sad situation, this is a beautifully written poem, catalinamoon.  And, though you don't know me, I can relate to what you're going through.  Feel free to e-mail me if you need someone to talk to!

sp  

Irish Rose
Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263

5 posted 2000-10-16 12:50 PM


I'm always available also, I relate much joy and pain with the ocean, I really truly related to this one.

Kathleen



Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
6 posted 2000-10-16 08:48 AM


Sandra,
My tears set free, shed for you
and the pain you're going through
how I wish that as your friend
I could help your tears to end
hold my hand and don't let go
don't let him treat you so
you can be strong, I've seen before
please bounce back or I'll get sore
I don't want to see you scream and shout
so here at passions let the pain run out.

Keth.


Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.
Gail Sheehy

Dee
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since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330
Queensland, Australia
7 posted 2000-10-16 08:50 AM


catalinamoon, I am also in the type of relationship you speak of but I am the one on the other side. No matter what the situation, it is hard to love with all your being and not know if you have these feelings returned. I feel for you as I do myself. The pain is there but one day the happiness will return, either way. I really look forward to that day.
Take care of yourself and try to find positives to concentrate on. I know it's easier said than done.
Hugs to you,
Dee

Marsha
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England
8 posted 2000-10-16 09:30 AM


Sandra, take care of your heart, your time will come, as surely as the sea rushes to the shore. All I can offer and it's not much is this little quote.
'You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Be at peace with your God, whomsoever you conceive him to be.
Strive to be happy, it is still a beautiful world.'

Take care
                     Marsha

catalinamoon
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Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone
9 posted 2000-10-16 05:13 PM


Just a note to say thank you to everyone who has sent good thoughts and wishes to me. I am hurting, but I know it will go away someday. The support has helped a lot.
Sandra/catalinamoon

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Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 80
North Carolina
10 posted 2000-10-17 07:05 PM


catalinamoon,
Yor words are so sad and touching.  I know it is easy to say and hard to believe but it really does get better.  I've been to the bottom and back and hope you will soon find your way back up as well.

tracie66
Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713
Australia
11 posted 2000-10-18 03:45 AM


Sandra~
Felt your pain and heartfelt plea and I'm sorry that you are going through this, it's hard to love someone with all your heart and soul and recieve little in return. I feel for you and hope things get better
~HUG~
Tracie~


Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



Broken_Winged_Angel
Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994
Small Town, Somewhere
12 posted 2000-10-18 04:27 AM


Icq, I'm on all night
E-mail and back I'll write
The pain we cause to those who care
Isn't always what is fair
And your gift of love you tried to give
Speaks clearly of the life I live
If you want someone walking down that road
My eyes ((to read)) and shoulders are yours on loan....

It hurts but it does get kinda better..   May the luck of the Irish be with you.< !signature-->

With a little piece of tomorrow,
You'll have to kiss yesterday goodbye.
Because today won't last forever,
And the past will only make you cry.  


[This message has been edited by Broken_Winged_Angel (edited 10-18-2000).]

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