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JT
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since 2001-09-28

Posts 69
Arkansas, USA

0 posted 2001-10-13 11:50 PM

BARELY A FLESH WOUND

I liked the feeling, but then it ended.
We were so true, but we pretended
it was all perfect. Guess that was a lie.
And now it's time for us to say good bye.
Thought it might tear my world all apart.
But it's barely a flesh wound on my heart.

It's all over, but I can still smile.
I knew it'd only last for a little while.
I don't regret it, but I don't feel bad.
I can think back on the good times that we had.
I've turned being hurt by love into an art.
That's why you're barely a flesh wound on my heart.

You were a thinker. And you were deep.
I've become careful with the company I keep.
You were cute, and you were fair.
But I've become to far removed to really care.
You were open, and you were smart.
But still you're barely a flesh wound on my heart.

To my surprise, I couldn't cry.
Nothing came out, no matter how hard I'd try.
What's more amazing, it doesn't hurt.
I guess nowadays I keep my emotions on alert.
I should feel something, but I don't know where to start.
Because it's barely a flesh wound on my heart.

Maybe someday our paths will cross again.
But I sure don't think I'll hold my breath 'til then.
And maybe some time I'll realize
the how's, the what's, the where's, and the why's.
And maybe someday, I'll pull out the dart
that barely caused a flesh wound on my heart.

[This message has been edited by JT (edited 10-13-2001).]

Tracey
Member Elite

since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

1 posted 2001-10-14 12:51 PM

I can relate to these feelings. Barely a flesh wound on my heart. I never thought to put it that way, but it does sum it up perfectly

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

2 posted 2001-10-14 12:54 PM

I just can't pick a favorite line here, I like the flow of this and the message.....it's awesome

CherryBlossom
Junior Member

since 2001-10-13

Posts 14
Communicate!

3 posted 2001-10-14 10:01 AM

Yes, I agree that it is very fluid. I love it! Even tho' I have not experienced those feelings, I can surely feel the emotion of the poem. It's a great piece, JT. ~_^

Reality is a doctrine.

Tiersdin
Member Elite

since 2000-11-17

Posts 2364
east coast

4 posted 2001-10-14 01:10 PM

*applauds*

flawless!

~Tier

JT
Member

since 2001-09-28

Posts 69
Arkansas, USA

5 posted 2001-10-15 10:38 PM

Thank you so much for your replies. It was so nice to log on and read such kind words.

JT

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2001-10-23 03:22 PM

Good expression of the pain associated with losing a relationship...James

cherish
Senior Member

since 2001-03-25

Posts 1639
swimming in fairy floss...........

7 posted 2001-10-23 10:05 PM

                               To my surprise, I couldn't cry.
                               Nothing came out, no matter how hard I'd try.
                               What's more amazing, it doesn't hurt.
                               I guess nowadays I keep my emotions on alert.
                               I should feel something, but I don't know where to start.
                               Because it's barely a flesh wound on my heart.

wow!!! i LOVED that passage- it said something i could never quite articulate the way you did. i can relate to this so so so much JT. its a wonderful write- thanks for sharing poet

"......",said the wise mute.

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