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0 posted 2003-03-31 10:35 AM


~**~
I never have felt
about someone this way
Or was able so many
words of love to convey
I must have always
selfish love gave
Thinkng of myself and
my own pride to save

Sometimes with couples
pride in the way gets
Holding back feelings
and causing regrets
Until a large wall
is built in between
With silence and bitterness
as neither have ever seen

Now you give your
precious love to me
Teaching me how
real love should be
My needs and wants first
you always think of
Not fearful to show me
your forever love

Teaching me that
communication must flow
Not hiding our feelings
but letting them show
We both have learned from
our mistakes past
And are willing to work on
helping our love to last

Swallowing our pride
if that is what it will take
To always be together
and a happy life make
Thinking of the other first
not of ourselves instead
Always remembering our love
and our togetherness ahead
~**~


© Copyright 2003 Ethel GG Kent - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-03-31 11:20 AM


Ethel, this is a wonderful lesson learned and shared -- the power of communication.

-MVS

You CAN make a difference:
http://educate-yourself.org/

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2 posted 2003-03-31 11:32 AM


...what everyone dreams to have...

great job

Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS

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3 posted 2003-03-31 11:42 AM


Thank you, Mark. Communication sure does clear up
little molehills before they turn into
mountains, I've learned. I guess I just never thought
it was worth the effort before now. I don't know, really.

Thanks, Mark.  
Heart Hugs,
Ethel

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-31-2003 11:43 AM).]

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4 posted 2003-03-31 11:44 AM


Thank you, Kristie Sue.
We both feel very blessed.

Heart Hugs,
Ethel

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5 posted 2003-03-31 12:10 PM


It doesn't get any better than you describe in this elegant phrasing that you discribe so well.  I used the word "lovescape" in a post to Enchantress.  I think that is what you paint so well. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

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6 posted 2003-03-31 12:19 PM


Beautiful Ethel..
Yes Ken is right...a 'lovescape'..that's what you paint for us.
~Smiles & Hugs sweet poetess~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

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7 posted 2003-03-31 12:27 PM


Very nice Ethel. Enjoyed!! hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

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8 posted 2003-03-31 01:09 PM


wow Ethel....what a write!
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9 posted 2003-03-31 01:50 PM




That just sounds so wonderful, Ethel.


God bless,

Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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10 posted 2003-03-31 03:11 PM


Ethel, a relationship worth working for by caring and communicating.

I enjoyed this very much.

Hugs for peace, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.  A.Einstein

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11 posted 2003-03-31 03:12 PM


You pay tribute to this great love so beautifuly.
Eric

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12 posted 2003-03-31 09:39 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Ethel, when I find my girl if I ever find her soon I never want to commit trickery or deceive her, for all I want is to be is fair to her and make her feel special as trying to find true love can be selfish feeling sometimes! (sad sigh) This is very heartfelt, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

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13 posted 2003-04-01 10:16 AM


Ken,
thank you. I love the poem you wrote
for Nancy Lee.    
.
.
Nancy Lee,
thank you. Isn't that a pretty word?
Lots of poems could be written from
that one word. I know that you've thought
of some just like I have.  
.
.
Chris,
thank you, my sweet friend.    
.
.
Dixie, thank you, too, my friend.
You're sweet.  
.
.
Heart Hugs to you all,
Ethel

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14 posted 2003-04-01 10:20 AM


Pat,
thank you. God bless you, too,
my friend.  
.
.
Marti,
oh yes, our love is well worth it.
Thank you, sweetie.  
.
.
Eric,
thank you so much. I really
appreciate that.  
.
.
Noah,
thank you. I think that when you
find your true love, you and
her will work things out just fine.
.
.
Heart Hugs to you all,
Ethel

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