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Mon Cherie
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0 posted 2001-12-04 01:47 PM


This was inspired by the movie of the same title which I really love.  
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I was overwhelmed
I was in shock
A stranger unconscious
After an assault

I thought YOU were
The man of my dreams
Now I must get help
Very loudly I screamed

I met your family in the ICU
That cold Christmas morning
Their warmth filled me
Their love overflowing

They love each other
That was so obvious
I never knew such affections
I felt so envious

They thought I am your fiancee
Yet I am only a stranger
They behold me for the first time
Yet treated me like a daughter

Your mother held me tight
She was even weeping
I hope I could tell them
About the lies I was weaving

I met your brother Jack
His eyes twinkled with mischief
He comes with a warm smile
And a husky voice to fit

I am sure he was suspicious
Of my questionable background
The coincidents were in my favour
Luck; the only reason I am still around

These initial barriers
Soon broken down
He made me smile
Turning frowns upside-down    

Of the great aspirations
We both speak
The tour to Florence
That I would take

Now you awake from your coma
You; the man of my dreams
But now I love another man
One of a different print

I have fallen in love
With Jack, your brother
Do not blame me now
For I can love no other

You said it happened so fast
You had little time to think
Well you didn't stand a chance
It happened while you were sleeping


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Please give me your comments on this as I am not too sure if this counts as poetry. While I was writing this, I was thinking it feels more like story-telling...  

_,,,^.^,,,_
Florence

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Logan
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1 posted 2001-12-04 01:50 PM


Ahh, Mon Cherie, the read was delightful, and as one that tells more stories than as poetry goes, I liked it very much, very gentle smile
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2 posted 2001-12-04 01:50 PM


I love it.......if it feels like a poem than I love it and this one feels like a poem to me. You covered the story in a unique way and brought back the memory of the movie very clearly to me. **hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Mon Cherie
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3 posted 2001-12-04 02:02 PM


Thank you!!! Merci!!!!
That was really reassuring. It is!  
I was getting a little worried there... haha


_,,,^.^,,,_
Florence

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4 posted 2001-12-04 02:41 PM


Well done, indeed!

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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5 posted 2001-12-04 02:45 PM




CLAPPING WILDLY!!! OH MON, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION OF FAMILY LOVE!!! (big hugggsssss) This is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend! (kiss on cheek) I always love your words; I think that this is a poem and what a beautiful poem it is! (smiles) I love it!!! (kiss on cheek) I love you, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton


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6 posted 2001-12-04 03:28 PM


Florence,
I really liked your poem. This is one of my favorite movies also. I like all the 'searching for love' movies of Meg Ryan and Sandra Bullock. Very well done.

Roger

Mon Cherie
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7 posted 2001-12-05 01:26 AM


Interloper: Thank you!! ^.^

Mistletoe Angel: Thank you Noah, I think it's beautiful because the story behind the show is so beautiful, it's even inspiring...  

True Reflections: Roger, thanks for enjoying this poem.   Like you, I like Meg Ryan and Sandra Bullock's 'searching for love' movies... hehe But I like Julia Roberts too!   I think the one movie that I always love (I think it's my fave) is Sleepless in Seattle, coz it's... magic!  

_,,,^.^,,,_
Florence

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