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rosepetals25
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0 posted 2001-05-20 03:35 AM




Awakening

A little under a year has passed
Since you’ve came into my life.
I thought how lucky I am
To have found a new friend
Your humor made me laugh
And your caring ways helped me through.
But now…you scare me.
My delicate and hidden heart
Is slowly beginning to awaken.
I think of you at random times
Throughout my passing day
It comforts me, makes me smile.
My stomach flutters when I hear
Your voice filled with laughter.
I long to feel your lips in a soft sweet kiss.
I promised myself I would be safe
Keep my heart locked far away
Safe from the hurt and tears
That comes from love gone bad.
But your gentle ways move me
And even though my heart tries
To deny it, a spark has begun
It’s slow revival, it’s awakening.
At times I want to just want to run
Despite the urge I can’t… I don’t want to.
So I’m forced to face my fears
And try to overcome these feelings.
So be patient with me my dear.
I’m treading on well known territory
That has only lead to pain and heartbreak.
Help me see love is more than painful goodbyes
Help me understand how to trust you
Like a lover should.. completely .
Take my timid outstretched hand and
And show me what I so badly need to learn.
How not to be afraid of your love.
Of how not to be afraid of me.


TaraB

[This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 05-20-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Tara Baldridge - All Rights Reserved
Alan
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1 posted 2001-05-20 09:44 AM


I know this feelings well. This is a poem worth reading ..good job
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2 posted 2001-05-20 09:48 AM


Alan - Thank you I'm glad you liked it.
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3 posted 2001-05-20 10:34 PM


i'm not going to respond to this here, dear, because in this tiny box i couldn't possibly do it justice... what i WILL do, is make my next post (give me 5 minutes or so   ) my reply   don't know yet what i'll call it, but you'll know it when you see it  
-Napalm


I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The AM!
"Why do i smell something burning?!?"
I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The AM!

NapalmsConstantlyConfused
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4 posted 2001-05-21 02:03 AM


my reply is up.... i know you read it dear, but for anyone else who might be curious: my response to this poem is in OP 14, entitled "Call It Sleep".... i think it serves to do justice to this wonderful write from my wonderful Tara.... enjoy, my dear, as i have, and i hope anyone else who looks will appreciate this poem as i do  
-Napalm


I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The AM!
"Why do i smell something burning?!?"
I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The AM!

Mabel A. Dilley
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5 posted 2001-05-21 06:40 AM


The last line wraps it up very nicely. We are generally scared of our selves and the feelings that lurk within.

"I am not now that which I have been."

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