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Paula Finn
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0 posted 2001-01-29 02:26 AM


I put pen to paper
To try to write my heart
To tell you how I feel
Though we are far apart

My mind it tends to wander
Back to moments spent with you
All the hours we've shared talking
The feelings we tried to subdue

My thoughts come back to this paper
To the words I've written there
They still dont say whats in my heart
About the one that I hold dear

So I try once more to tell you
How this heart feels like its home
Whenever we are together
Theres no more need to roam

All this time that I've been writing
A song plays in my mind
And the message that it sends me
Says words are sometimes hard to find

The words are very simply sung
And this is what they say
Its only words...and words are all I have
To take your heart away

So maybe if I loved you less
Or maybe if I loved you more
It wouldnt be so hard to find
The words I'm searching for

I hope that when you read this
You will hear what my heart has to say
Its whispering these words so softly
I miss and love you more each day


Its only words...but words are all I have...to take your heart away (lyrics by the BeeGees)





[This message has been edited by Paula Finn (edited 01-29-2001).]

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Ethan Halo
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1 posted 2001-01-29 02:32 AM


sometimes that's the best way to tell if the emotion is raw and pure; a good feeling.
you can't filter it thru your mouth.

You gotta love livin, cause dyin's a pain in the ass.

Marsha
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2 posted 2001-01-29 06:01 AM


Paula love, it may be only words but you have put them in a way that only you could. You have written a beautiful and wonderfully pure piece, as always. Do I love this, Yes, it is absolutely perfectly Paula. (Which means it's outstanding, and excellant)
in fact that should be a word to describe something that is fabulous, I could say this is a Paula and everyone would know instantly that it was truly outstanding.
Take care love
                Mushy
                  
Another one in my library.


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



ethome
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3 posted 2001-01-29 06:43 AM


I agree with Mushy! It may be only words but you have written them from the depths of your heart and that's what makes them so wonderful!
Seymour Tabin
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4 posted 2001-01-29 09:17 AM


Paula,
A very nice write, enjoyed the read.

Sunshine
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5 posted 2001-01-29 10:05 AM


Know the feelings....and love the BG's....
JamesMichael
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6 posted 2001-01-29 03:02 PM


I enjoyed reading your poem Paula as I listen to the BeeGee's singing about love...James
Charisma
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7 posted 2001-01-29 04:15 PM


beautiful....just beautiful, and these song is one of my favorites... love to listen when Rita Coolidge sing these wonderful song....so your title pull me inhere.

enjoyed it very much

((hugs))
Charisma

Kethry
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8 posted 2001-01-29 04:48 PM


Paula,
and words are enough when your heart is in them.
Write on
Keth


Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.



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9 posted 2001-01-29 04:59 PM


That song has always been a favorite of mine. *S* And this poem is beautiful... we can do nothing more than give all we are and have... the rest is up to someone else. *S*
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10 posted 2001-01-29 08:19 PM


what Kethry said. . .

words are always enough. . .

wonderful Paula. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Daniel J D
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11 posted 2001-01-29 08:33 PM


Paula,
This is very close to my heart, a beautifully written emotional poem. I loved it all along.
One of the great BeeGees songs "Don't Forget to Remember me" tells a great tale for me. Somehow it seemed very appropriate at a moment in my life I was torn to pieces. Keep on writing.

"I hope that when you read this
You will hear what my heart has to say
Its whispering these words so softly
I miss and love you more each day"


Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

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12 posted 2001-01-29 09:07 PM


Beautiful!
Love this Paula*

Paula Finn
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13 posted 2001-01-30 11:59 PM


Ethan...raw and pure...I like that...thank you

Marsha...girl you flatter me so...thank you

ethome...yes from my heart...hopefully the words reach the heart they are intended for...kisses and hugs sweet poet man

Seymour...thank you sir...its an honour having you read this

Sunshine...the have given us lots of words havent they? Thank you

James...a romantic like you doesnt need the BeeGees for inspiration...thanks sweet friend

Charisma...Ive never heard Rita sing this song...but I bet its beautiful...thank you

Kethry...well my heart is in this one...thanks

Suthern...yep..I just hope it touches the right heart in the right way...thank you

Sven...words are enough if the right person hears them...thanks

Daniel...thank you my friend...you always say such good things to me

Insect...happy I could touch you...thanks



SEA
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14 posted 2001-01-31 02:04 AM


Paula~ touching my heart here........I really felt this one.......fantastic writing   -SEA

( I love the Bee Gee's )

Paula Finn
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15 posted 2001-02-01 04:05 AM


Sea...thank you so much for your sweet reply...to know that I touch you is wonderful...thanks
Irish Rose
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16 posted 2001-02-01 02:03 PM


Yes, I know this feeling so well.  I love reading your red lines, Paula.

"I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis



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17 posted 2001-02-01 09:21 PM


'My thoughts come back to this paper
To the words I've written there
They still dont say whats in my heart
About the one that I hold dear'

I so know what you are talking about here, Paula!  Seems all these thoughts are in my head, but no pen and paper could do them justice...excellently penned, though!  I love it!

sp  


'cause I want nothing more than to sit outside heaven's door and listen to you breathing...

Paula Finn
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18 posted 2001-02-02 03:57 AM


Kathleen...thank you so much

sp...isnt it funny how the simplest words are sometimes the hardest to say? Thanks

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