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gemjop
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0 posted 2003-02-20 07:49 AM





He who begs of my love
who i unconditionally
give to

emptied my pockets
and replaced what i thought was so important
with dull pennies;
like thoughts
add up to so much.

each identifying a new curve you have given to the skin of me
perfect circles cold upon touch
awakening change
hoisting the flag of surrender

spare any change?
defeatist would hand it all over
trampled by twister of fate
that is change

pain kisses my eyes whenever
i smell winds of change
I'd like to keep you hidden
in my pocket forever.

learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love.

© Copyright 2003 gj - All Rights Reserved
Ericc
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1 posted 2003-02-20 08:23 AM


I really liked this.
Beautiful writing.
Eric

passing shadows
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2 posted 2003-02-20 12:48 PM


nice play on words...very creative!
Mistletoe Angel
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3 posted 2003-02-20 07:20 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Oh Gemma, this is so very sad, sweet friend, I send angel hugs of healing your way and hope you can find a real souvenir of love and joy, as change can be spent ever so easily! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Gemma, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

That Voice
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4 posted 2003-02-20 07:46 PM


I’ve got holes in my pockets
And I can’t hold any change
If I had anything value I’d hock it,
My finances I just can’t explain
There’s nothing of me in excess
Nothing left over, none to spare,
I’d really would like to confess
There nothing I have to share,
Except
Conversation
And emotion

Would you like some?

Chanson
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5 posted 2003-02-20 09:53 PM


Pocket pennies may
compose a nice jingle,
but at a price too high
sometimes.

I enjoyed this one. *s

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

garysgirl
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6 posted 2003-02-20 09:57 PM


I like it, friend...so...*click*  

Hugs,
Ethel Mae

gemjop
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7 posted 2003-02-20 09:59 PM


Ericc, Dixie, Noah, That voice, Chanson, Ethel Mae

thanks for the replies, and verses you added into some of them, muchly loved!

change in life can come in unwanted handfuls,cant it, some things, you want to stay the same....some people you want to keep...


learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love.

[This message has been edited by gemjop (02-20-2003 10:00 PM).]

bsquirrel
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8 posted 2003-02-21 01:50 PM


This one twists
like early-morning sheets.

JamesMichael
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9 posted 2003-02-22 03:24 PM


Enjoyed...James
Sudhir Iyer
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10 posted 2003-02-22 03:34 PM


nice one...

regards,
sudhir

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11 posted 2003-02-25 06:39 PM


You had so much to say with so much wisdom.  I really enjoyed your choice of words to get your point across, and that sure gets my vote any day

          
~* Carpe' Diem *~  

Justbleu
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12 posted 2003-02-26 03:09 AM


This is a keeper.....Enjoyed!!!!

Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again.  To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink


Bill Charles
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13 posted 2003-02-27 11:33 PM


gemjop - let's get this one back to the top, and my vote goes with it...

BC

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14 posted 2003-02-27 11:47 PM


Yes, Gemma gal, change is inevitable. Sad, but you are very strong, and are going to be able to move forward, knowing you really did try.
Aenimal
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15 posted 2003-02-28 02:27 AM


a vote or two before its though
Nan
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16 posted 2003-02-28 09:51 AM


Very nice use of imagery here, gemjop... I enjoyed the read...
Earth Angel
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17 posted 2003-02-28 10:05 AM


Clever yet poignant write. Very well done and I enjoyed the convoluting ride!

Have a day full of sunshine!

Earth Angel

garysgirl
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18 posted 2003-03-17 12:56 PM


I know I already replied to this,
but I came back to read again.  

Hugs,
Ethel Mae

littlewing
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19 posted 2003-03-17 01:01 AM


gemma - I loved this:

I'd like to keep you hidden
in my pocket forever

yes what a nice thought - very nice write here xxoo

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside
20 posted 2003-03-17 01:03 AM


A thousand pennies for your thoughts gemma~

WhiteRose
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21 posted 2003-03-17 10:32 AM


Very clever, enjoyed.
Jason Lyle
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22 posted 2003-03-17 10:58 AM


very nice, my vote.
Jason

Alicethruglass
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23 posted 2003-03-17 06:59 PM


pain kisses my eyes whenever
i smell winds of change
I'd like to keep you hidden
in my pocket forever.


this could stand alone and I understand it so well...

~A~

Enchantress
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24 posted 2003-03-17 07:26 PM


Very beautiful...gets my vote!
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

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