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~lewisone~
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0 posted 2002-01-01 11:46 AM


My heart was beating oh so fast,
As I seen his face through the glass....
There he was standing outside my door,
Should I open it...I wasn't sure.....

It had been sometime since we last talked,
Anger between us, he had decided to walk....
He left me with a broken heart,
Oh,the tears I had cried since he had gone,
Telling myself,all along...I'm better off  alone.....

Still he looked so pitiful,staring back at me,
Should I open the door,or just let him be.....
My hearts' still pounding,my eyes still see,
I wonder why he's here,what his reasoning could be.....

My hand slowly turns the knob,as my brain kicks in,
I say hello quietly,as he ask how I've been.....
I say just fine,and how about you,
He says okay,but I've been pretty blue.....

I open the door and invite him inside,
Knowing that I shouldn't,while swallowing my pride.....
He enters my home,and turns to look back,
He says he's glad to see me,
And tells me that he's missed me so,
He decided to visit at last ,for there's
some things he wanted me to know.....

I took a deep breath and gave him the floor,
I'm listening I said,wanting to hear more.....
My mind can't forget you,and neither can my heart,
I've been a foolish man,I'd like a new start.....

I couldn't believe the words that flowed from his lips,
I knew it was time to repond.....
I looked into his eyes very seriously,
And  started to talk as my mind rambled on.....

It's a little to late for our love can't you see,
I heard those words coming from my mouth.....
For I am content with living alone,
the head games I can do without.....
I thought that I'd die when you walked out on me,
But I'm doing just fine,that you can see.....
Lets keep it as friends and move on in our lives,
Sparing each other pain ,lets just let it be.....
He started to interrupt as I continued to talk,
But I said no,hear me out...this one last time....
Love is never having to say you are sorry,
Unconditional love is what I'm about,
And it will come to me if given time.....

He slowly stood up,and moved to the door,
My heart still pounding in my chest,
I gave him a hug and we said our goodbye's,
He walked out again,but this time I had no regrets.....

©~lewisone~2000




[This message has been edited by ~lewisone~ (01-01-2002 12:09 PM).]

© Copyright 2002 Sharon E. Lewis - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2002-01-01 11:51 AM


Lewiston,
You told it as it is, enjoyed.

Hypnosis
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2 posted 2002-01-01 11:55 AM


You have made a wise choice, if something isn't for you then walk away.  You don't want to be hurt again and only saved yourself.  Great write!  I enjoyed this very much!

    Randy Meador

a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living.

Gentle Spirit
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3 posted 2002-01-01 12:01 PM


exactly the way it has to be, and should be sometimes.  Well done.  Have a happy new year.  *s*

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Startime
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4 posted 2002-01-01 02:23 PM


*sigh* heartwrenching and filled with deep emotions. Magnificent. I love it. **hugs**

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

[This message has been edited by Startime (01-01-2002 02:24 PM).]

Lady Lost
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5 posted 2002-01-01 02:27 PM


I admire your strength!!  How wonderful and liberating that feeling must be.. To Let Go.  Something I hope to be able to do some day!!

Your emotions have been expressed so well.. and you only have more strength to gain after the pain!


JamesMichael
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6 posted 2002-01-01 03:13 PM


Don't totally agree with your reasoning but I do agree with your right to accept or reject someones love...obviously if two are willing to talk it out there is still hope...but if only one is willing...bye, bye love...James
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7 posted 2002-01-01 03:20 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sharon, this is so so heartwrenching, my heart cries out to you but you did the right thing, for love should always make us feel comfortable and happy! (sigh) I hope your heart has found true happiness now, and love sings in your heart with joy! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, sad but so beautiful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

aries_luv_ppl
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8 posted 2002-01-01 03:53 PM


I admire your strength. I might have given him a second chance, my mind is too soft. But maybe no, if I'm sure that my heart is dead for the guy.

~Flower lasts so an hour, yet spring will brings her back to life again.
~Just when I thought it is too far away, opportunity knocks the door

amusemi
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9 posted 2002-01-01 04:14 PM


This is a really tough decision.  It is so easy to live with the devil we know, rather than the one we don't-  Clarity of thought in those moments is fleeting at best.  I am glad this woman (you?) had the strength to take a stand for grasping the brass ring!!  (Or maybe it's a Gold ring!?!)  Great piece!
passing shadows
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10 posted 2002-01-01 04:42 PM


been there, done it...well said!
walker
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11 posted 2002-01-01 04:46 PM


Great poem.
Bill Charles
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12 posted 2002-01-01 04:59 PM


~lewisone~ - what a telling writing. Sometimes it has to end, but it's not always understood... The best to you...

BC

Madame Chipmunk
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13 posted 2002-01-01 06:53 PM


Nicely done, Lewisone

A sad love story, well written.

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Irish Rose
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14 posted 2002-01-01 09:55 PM


Lets keep it as friends and move on in our lives,"

This says a ton and is not without worth, believe me.

(((((hugs))))))

'Fiction is the truth inside the lie.' ~Stephen King

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