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I Want You
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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Last night I watched a rerun of an old movie: "Starting Over" featuring Burt Reynolds and Jill Clayburgh. I loved it the 1st time I saw it back in 60's although my wife was less enthusiastic. While humorous the story was semi-serious. Burt, is divorced, Jill an unmarried mid 30's lady. I'll say no more except that their 1st intimacy is couched in terms unacceptable in 'open'. Thus the inspiration for this piece. Like 'I love you' and 'goodbye', 'I want you' Can be taken many ways: I want you to go out with me I want you for my spouse I want you (As spoken by Uncle Sam in WWII posters) So she says, You could have personalized it: "I want you Marilyn" (How the relationship survives the picture is part of its charm) Sometimes it's all you need to say Sometimes it's not enough Sometimes it comes from just a look Or touch I love the human experience I love the interaction How we learn from one another And sometimes don't I remember how it terrified As a teen and with first courting The want was near unbearable The fear was even worse Now segue forward through divorce Easy habit behind you Decades of 'being true' Now you're a piece of meat Now fear is coupled with uncertainty What do I want? What does she want? What do I say? I want you Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh the vision of Uncle Sam's finger pointing....well done! I so enjoy watching a movie or reading a book and bringing the inspiration to the boards, just like this! Well done Bill! |
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Martini Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 308Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Such simple words.... So many meaning.... The want can be so unbearable can't it..!!! Great Write "In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: It Goes On" ~Robert Frost |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Now fear is coupled with uncertainty What do I want? yes...Bill...it's true ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Yes those simple words can be very complex in their use as you have pointed out and now I am thinking that these are the exact words I need to use in a card to a certain someone. Superb write my friend. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wil, what do I want? I want to keep on writing these charming and thought provoking pieces. write on Kethry Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Thank you all for your replies - and God willing I'll keep writing  -You'd all please me even more - if you manage to see this old movie - see if you find value, love and smiles as I did |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I want you...yes it can mean so many things...and its different for each person...this is a great thought Bill... |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Paula - It means different things at different times - both to the one speaking and to the one hearing - We're blessed if we percieve correctly - Thank you |
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