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They Never Knew
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They Never Knew |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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They Never Knew He watched her and each passing day; He memorized her walk, her sway And how her face was framed in wisps Of golden hair and how her lips Were like the petals of a rose On sunlit morn ‘neath dews repose. He watched her and each passing day; He sighed and turned, then walked away. ~ She watched him and each passing week; She noticed dimples on his cheeks And how his eyes, in office light, Reminded her of clouds at night. She glimpsed the strength of his two hands And noted lack of wedding band. She watched him and each passing week; She dreamed, but never did she speak. ~ They watched each other through the years. They noted joy. They saw the tears. They passed each other in the hall, But never really talked at all. They loved each other from afar; Too scared to hope or wish on stars. They never really took the chance And in life’s crazy circumstance... They watched each other through the years, Though never met, due to their fears. So as life goes, they aged, they died And then were buried... side by side. ~ Ruth www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (08-02-2002 07:34 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Oh this is so sad. Very well written. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Ruth, I have missed you and your wonderful words soooooo much, this is a powerful comeback that is filled with so much sadness! (big hugggssssass) I know how it must feel to always want to confess to the one you love but the fear pushes you back only to regret it later on, sweet friend, if I faced that opportunity, I would just declare it from the bottom of my heart otherwise I would feel depressed missing that chance, and while someone might reject your desires, at least you knew how they felt! (sigh) This is a sad but beautiful poem, sweet friend, I am so happy you're back, you are a special friend to me and everyone here, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Perhaps they'll get another change the next time around! How sad this is!!! Nice to see your words again, Ruth! Corinne |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
ah, the chances not taken....what a wealth of poems they can produce. This is great writing, hoot  Good to see ya...I was getting concerned again  |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Excellent writing, Ruth. It's good to read you again, this is a keeper  Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
hoot, Here I was, just cruising along when I happened on this. It's a wonderful telling of a rather sad subject which I'm sure has been repeated way too many times. In writing this, you may have prevented one more repetition of this sad mistake. For that ( and your poetic expertise ) I applaude you. Doc |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hoot...I found it. I knew I would. It will stay towards the top, for its truth, its beauty, and its underlying sadness... Would that all find their one true love... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Exceptional write. Truly wonderous how love can weep in silence. ThisDiamond |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ruth, Wonderful write enjoyed the read and seeing you post again, misseed you.  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
It sounds like they just let life happen to them, Ruth... An interesting perspective, so very well written.  ~ poetic hugsLyra |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Really great story, with a true message wrapped within perfect poetry. Sandra |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful poem, but very sad. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth You always write so well...I really enjoyed this love story. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
hoot_owl_rn - for the want of a 'hello'. Sad, but excellent write... BC |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
HootieGal~ This is so touching ... Reminded me so much of Reba McEntire's song, "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"~ Good to see you writing and sharing with us~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...and they lay together for eternity Great write, hoot..  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all for your kind comments and as always your continued support of this poet's work. I appologize for my absence from the pages here, but health comes first. Hopefully soon I can again be a regular here, but till then, know I cherish and miss you all. Love and hugs Ruth |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I always know I'm in for a treat when I open one of your poems... for whether sad or glad, they're always excellent. *S* This is beautiful, hoot... It's so good to read you again. *S* Take care of you... get better soon! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ruth, this is absolutely splendid! You captured the true essence of what one can lose when not willing to take the chance ... really well done! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Though it had a sad ending, it seems they shared a lovely bond of sorts. Enjoyed! Deb |
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