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The Box That Love Built
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The Box That Love Built |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone 
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Inspired by much good advice from all of you. I found a box of beauty and I put you all away As much as it will pain me I must wrap it up today. Inside has gone your pictures all the ones I took of you and the little ones you painted their sight tears my heart in two. I have to add the music that we made love to last time I surely cannot listen and remember touch divine. There's even an old news write on your talent and your art A photo of your baby that one really broke my heart. Inside must go the letter that I'll never let you see for what's the point of making even bigger fool of me? There's also a few poems now that will never see the light they're truly far too tearful better left here out of sight. I'm writing down my sorrow for goodbye was not my wish I'm packing up my feelings tucked away with your last kiss. Today I got the ribbon something beautiful and new and though I tie it tightly it could open up for you. This is the box that love built though you tried to tear it down my love shall live inside it till a new one has been found. I believe this is heaven to no one else but me, and I will defend it as long as I'm left here to linger in silence...Sara McLachlan [This message has been edited by catalinamoon (edited 10-28-2001).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
These are wise words - Words of resolve and healing... I like it, Sandra - Keep smiling..  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Sandra, this is indeed wisdom, letting go of unnecessary pain and living your life and writing poetry. Nothing else matters. (((hug))) Kathleen |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Sandra, this is so very true, and only you can control your loving beautiful heart and the love you share it with. (sigh) We all love you so much, sweet friend!!! (kiss on cheek) Your words are always such a pleasure to read! (smles) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sandra, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Only time can mend a broken heart..and yours will mend someday hon.. Hopefully sooner than you think...Hugsss...luv ya.. ~Victoria~ |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
I commend you, Sandra, on your decision and action. I know that it must feel like living an unimaginable nightmare, but over time, it too will fade and allow you to move forward rather than remain stagnant by living soley in the past... A BIG heart-hug to you and an empathetic nod of understanding towards your new life before you... -MVS "Learn to let go of fear, doubt, and disbelief..." --THE MATRIX |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Oh ..Sandra...This is so painfully beautiful. You have poured out your heart so eloquently and I hope that writing your pains out would help you to put them all aside.... Take care dear lady.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
a precious box full of the memories, the beauty, the grandeur, the splendor, and the bittersweet passion........ all irreplaceable, all eternal you see.... whether you actually physically put those things in an actual box or not, doesn't matter...... what you had will last forever... Love never dies..... Time changes people's hearts and sometimes that is painful, indeed and I have known this pain all too well..... but the Love..... remains....... forever ...... the moments shared, the union of two souls....it is a precious gift as you've described here, it is as if it is all packaged neatly with so many levels of experience, all in a giftbox with ribbon, beautifully protected eternally believe me, this gift is in his heart and will remain there and nothing and nobody can ever take those memories away or the experiences..... you have given each other the gift that keeps on giving...... Love..... because nothing can ever take that away from either of you George Gershwin wrote this song... They Can't Take that Away From Me The way you wear your hat The way you sip your tea The memory of all that No they can't take that away from me The way your smile just beams The way you sing off key The way you haunt my dreams No they can't take that away from me We may never ever meet again, on that bumpy road to love Still I'll always, always keep the memory of The way you hold your knife The way we danced till three The way you changed my life No they can't take that away from me No they can't take that away from me The way your smile just beams The way you sing off key The way you haunt my dreams No they can't take that away from me We may never ever meet again, on that bumpy road to love Still I'll always, always keep the memory of The way you hold your knife The way we danced till three The way you changed my life No you can't take that away You can't take that away from me No you can't take that away from me ..... and that is why you have your gift box, forever treasured..... please put this poem in there.... it is the powerfully beautiful writing from a woman's heart healing, accepting, while remaining open to love again....... and you will!  |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Full of sorrow, but room enough for a touch of beauty. Very nicely done, Sandra. All writing comes |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sandra, Good paint for a sad picture. Enjoyed |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* taking a step forward into a new future is hard but you are doing it in the right way. My heart goes out to you, dear one..for I know the pain you have to endure. I am very glad you have the strength to begin to put it all away. **big hugs** Now the future can reach out to you and be embraced. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Today I got the ribbon something beautiful and new and though I tie it tightly it could open up for you. This is the box that love built though you tried to tear it down my love shall live inside it till a new one has been found. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sandra, it is indeed a hard step to take..but, the first one is the most difficult. You are a beautiful person and I just know something wonderful is about to happen to you! ~Hugs, Nancy~ (If I may just add. As if your poem was not sentimental enough, being a lover of old music, as I read the words over to They Can't Take That Away From Me, that Doreen added in her reply....I lost it) ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading your poem...smile...James |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Thanks everyone, this is a tough one..as I'm sure most of you have been there, and know all to well. Luv Sandra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Catalinamoon, Oh dear heart. If I could take away your pain...I certainly would try. But, this is what makes us stronger so they say. This poem touched me very deeply, as I am sure it did to anyone reading it who has loved someone so much, each breath you took was for them. Be brave. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I have just such a box, Sandra. Though often hard to do, sometimes this is the best way of handling such feelings, my friend. BIG (((hugs))) and prayers for you. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Sandra, I so know how you feel. When my ex and I broke up I really felt like I would die. But I'm still here almost 3 years later and probably happier than I've ever been in my life. No, I don't have a boyfriend, that is the only thing that would make my life as close to perfect as anyone could get. I too had to make up a box of memories, but made the spontaneous mistake of burning them one day. I really wish that I had never done that cause what we had was very special and always will be. Dawn |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
all too well indeed my friend. . . from your heart. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I think this is truly one of the most heart wrenching, yet beautiful poems that I have read. This is going into my library. This is the first step towards healing your heart. In time, you will still have the lovely memories, but it will not hurt so much too think of them. I hope that time comes soon for you dear one. *hugs* If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Clap ........ Clap ........ Clap! Bravo Bravo Bravo! My love goes out to you, girl friend, for your actions, which you know I agree with wholeheartedly, and I am sincerely touched by your beautifully written sentiments. I am so proud of you for writing this Sandra. Love can and will come to you again ... just with a better man. |
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The Rusty Knight Member
since 2001-08-29
Posts 414Texas |
Sandra, It is so hard when our heart tells us one thing and our mind says something else. The void left by someone that was special must be filled by something or someone. Take care my friend that it is something or someone worthy of someone as special as you. Dan Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream. |
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Domzi Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 288New York (BK) |
What a sad poem...but a great write of your feelings. As my borough has always stated- Do or Die. |
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Spine Grinder Senior Member
since 2000-10-28
Posts 1127Standing In Silence... |
wow, i REALLY liked this 1, it was just awesome.....great job! its goin in my library.  ~when i look, ur never there, but when i close my eyes, ur everywhere...2 me....~Michelle Branch |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Sandra, This is perfect....and really breaks my heart, although I didn't have far to go. You are the most incredible writer...... Love, Elise |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Yes Sandra...I understand. Beautifully written..we seem to think alike. Shall we form a club? |
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