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0 posted 2001-11-02 05:37 PM


I waited up until, until I finally cried myself to sleep.
I watched the drive, a light never came.
I listened for the phone, the ring escaped my ears.
I waited, and waited some more, I gave up.

Yesterday I thought I was in Heaven’s gate, such bliss.
Today I feel as though the depths of Hell surround me.
Your kiss, so aggressive, so passionate, lingers still.
Only now, I taste the bitter salt from my eyes.

You said you would see me last night, an eternity ago.
You said all of the words I cherish, all the words I adore.
You made love with the passion of young love.
I cried tears of overwhelming joy as we became one.

This saddened heart beats slowly, uncertain of the next throb.
These eyes, now dry, cannot cry another drop.
The ache I feel rests within my soul, it will not stop.
Will you come again, will I see love at my door?

A single light comes up a deserted drive.
My heart fluttering as I run to the door.
At the hospital all night,   the bandage on your head.
Lie down darling, let me get you a pillow.



© Copyright 2001 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-11-02 07:03 PM


Magnus, your poor sweetie got concked on the noggin   the begining broke my heart...
Magnus
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2 posted 2001-11-02 07:18 PM


Yes, Sue...I decided that I would not let
it have a sad ending....and it hurts,  I
need aspirin,  lots of TLC and .......

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3 posted 2001-11-02 07:38 PM


This is so sad. I wish for you all the goodness life has to give.
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4 posted 2001-11-02 07:41 PM


Thanx Smartchick....just poetry....all is
well.  

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5 posted 2001-11-02 07:47 PM


Anytime you need
a little TLC
you can always
call on me

Anytime you need
some love
you know what
I'm capable of

Anytime you need
a little tenderness
you know I'd give you
nothing less

Anytime you need
just a friend
I'll be the one there
in the end



(((hugs)))


(an oldie from me, but it fit)   hope you don't mind  

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6 posted 2001-11-02 07:59 PM


thank you!! i could use a pillow!!!

mine has mascara on it......

but also face prints with smiles of tomorrows.....

(((hugs)))))

sleep and dream the dreams
of beauty, filling the longings of your heart.....
cry but know your teardrops
are the cleansing of desire,
the true beauty of your soul
on fire, doused by the love
you deserve

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7 posted 2001-11-02 08:07 PM


Magnus you are so magnificent! You write so good even about topics that you aren't going through..that is amazing.
You inspire me, Thank you and keep the poems coming : )

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8 posted 2001-11-02 08:22 PM


Wow, I am happy to hear that you are NOT in the middle of this feeling. But you write it as a very familiar one. I suspect you have been there. Its a bad place to be, I know. Well done story.
Sandra

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9 posted 2001-11-02 09:16 PM


Very well written Barry.  Love the ending!
~hugs, Nancy~

  ~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

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10 posted 2001-11-02 09:37 PM


Wow Susan....remind me to have accidents
more often....glad you enjoyed the write..
thanx..

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11 posted 2001-11-02 09:39 PM


Thanx Doreen,  a beautiful short post you
give so graciously.  Enjoyed.

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12 posted 2001-11-02 09:40 PM


rosepetal....IF my words inspire you,  that
gives my heart a great shot of pleasure.  YES,  I find feelings about things I am not
enduring,  it is fun to do...

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13 posted 2001-11-02 09:42 PM


Thanx Sandra....YES,  once fortunately.  But
that was oh so many years ago.  And I have
a wonderful lady here who would certainly
put a pillow behind my head.  Keep the chin up.

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14 posted 2001-11-02 09:43 PM


OK Nancy,  here I am...Sorry that I have
ignored ALL of the wonderful comments made
by all of you wonderful ladies.  Glad you
enjoyed the read,  and the happy ending.

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15 posted 2001-11-02 09:44 PM


Hey, good write my friend!

jwesley

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16 posted 2001-11-02 10:10 PM


this is so beautifully sad.....

Look into the eyes of a man and
you will find the soul of the woman
who loves him...

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17 posted 2001-11-02 10:39 PM


Thanx JW....i had to put some happiness at the end....I was about ready to cry...
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18 posted 2001-11-02 10:40 PM


I love your pen name (A whispers caress)..
Thank you,  happy that it gave you a few
emotions to stir around.  

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