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regards2you
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0 posted 2002-10-13 04:25 AM




Most of the time,
I like being single,
I like where
I am in my life,
and, the choices I've made.

But, sometimes I feel
a certain kind of lonliness.
It's a sense of incompleteness
as if something is missing.

It's like there is part of me
that needs to belong
to someone else
to make me feel whole.

Like yesterday, I wished I had
someone who thought
I was more special than
anyone else in the entire world.

I tried not feeling
sorry for myself,
recalling relative and friends
who do love me.

But, that didn't help much.
My heart just ached.
I wanted so badly to share myself
and to please and make
someone happy, too.

I had this overwhelming need
to give my love
but, there was no one there.
Most of the time,
I like being single,

but, sometimes.......

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

© Copyright 2002 Patricia L.Thompson - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2002-10-13 08:18 AM



Yes...sometimes....

Thank you for this.

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2002-10-13 08:49 AM


Oh, Pat, this is so real, so understandable.
For what it's worth, I'm sending you a great big hug and lots of loving energy, and I would be honored if you were to do the same for me as well! This receiving and giving of love may not be exactly what you are looking for, but every iddy biddy bit of loving exchanges may help somewhat!

Linda


Rick
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3 posted 2002-10-13 09:18 AM


Dear Pat.

Loneliness is something that no one grows to like
But when your heart is empty it is there
To be lucky and find friendship, which may lead to pure love
Is something that we all would love to share

Being single has its good points, all its freedom and the like
The choices and decisions you can make
Human nature keeps on calling to the heart to find a mate
Though searching could turn out a big mistake

There is loneliness in marriage when the love has disappeared
And many downs when searching what went wrong
Just keep your faith in destiny and what is yet to come
It will heed the wolf of loneliness and keep you going strong

Find a truth in all your friendships and sincerity in act
Unleash your thoughts to them as you have here
This loneliness will tumble then by warmth that you consume
And better then each day that fills the year

To love, to share, to give, to care
To be single, but to sometimes dare


I enjoyed the read Pat, goodluck with love as well as being single.

Sincerely
Rick

SmartChick
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4 posted 2002-10-13 09:34 AM


I know just how you feel. I have felt this way many times.
Sandpiper
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5 posted 2002-10-13 10:02 AM


It is a double-edged sword isn't it?  The peace of solitude, and the empty of alone.  You describe both so well.
scorpio
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6 posted 2002-10-13 10:07 AM


To find the right balance in our life may take some time...I'm glad you shared this feelings with us...your words stirred emotions in all of us who read them....
Magnus
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7 posted 2002-10-13 11:21 AM


Yes,  this is a real feeling....I think
most all of us have felt it....Some,  more
than others...

Your poem hit it perfectly...and the feelings
come out very well....thanx..

vandana
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8 posted 2002-10-13 11:30 AM


enjoyed this
Wind
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9 posted 2002-10-13 12:47 PM


Your poem is very sweet. My mom is single too and sometimes she says stuff like that. But for the last year or so she has been with this really great guy, and she is really happy. I hope you find someone special too.
regards2you
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10 posted 2002-10-13 03:20 PM


Sunshine, I am glad I touched you.
You are most welcome.

Linda, Your great big hug and lots of loving energy is worth a lot. You are so right, you can't have too much.
Warm hugs to you, as well. Thank You.

Rick, not sure I am searching, but you had wonderful thoughts and thank you for sharing them. Glad you enjoyed.

SmartChick, Thanks, it always feels good knowing someone else knows how you feel.

Sandpiper, Yes it is a double-edged sword of sorts. Am glad you felt that this piece was balanced, as am I, USUALLY

Scorpio, It is always is a littler easier knowing someone understands. Thank you.

Magnus, Thanks for responding, I am glad I was able to portray both the negative and positive feelings. Thank you.

Vandana, Glad you enjoyed.

Wind, am happy for your mom, and thank you, if it is meant to be. But, I am quite content right now. And, I think that is one of the important areas of being single is finding the contentment before movng on...you know that baggage some carry around, having been unable to learn from past mistakes or heartaches...It does take longer for some than others, but, important to never give up growing and being willing to change, for, rarely can we change someone else.

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

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2002-10-14 08:27 PM


I feel this a lot...James
Bill Charles
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12 posted 2002-10-14 10:26 PM


regards2you - It sure do get lonely at times, like something is missing...

BC

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13 posted 2002-10-15 02:03 AM


Pat, thanks for sharing your heart with us. This was a very good poem. Yes, I experience this feeling  "sometimes", too. ....the times when my Gary and I aren't with each other.....the times in between our visits are very hard. We didn't plan this when we started seeing each other, though. I do believe that the chance I'm taking is going to work out for the both of us very soon.
With Love To All,
Ethel

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14 posted 2002-10-15 02:13 AM



This perfectly desribes my day.

Elizabeth Santos
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15 posted 2002-10-15 08:56 AM


A Soulmate makes your life complete. I can relate very much to this poem.
WEll spoken
Liz

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16 posted 2002-10-15 08:58 AM


I have stood on both sides of this fence, and sometimes each side has it's benefits and downfalls.........
indeed........sometimes.  
very well done.

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

DawnG
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17 posted 2002-10-15 11:33 PM


regards2you,

I am feeling the emotions of this poem very strong tonight. Sometimes being single is nice, but I'd also love to find someone to hold me and just be a soulmate.

                                  Dawn

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18 posted 2002-10-15 11:39 PM


yes this is totally how it feels...
I have been married and that was very sad and lonley, and single and active, but, yes, this feeling of missing out...
you just described it so well
thanx for sharing,
Cher

Poetry is:
Passion, imagination and intellect running together.

Aloha with warmest regards, Cheryl Stewart Koomoa

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