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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Whatever good was left in my mind Is something you were able to find You made me offer the chaos a voice And lent me belief I have some choice In whatever paths my feet might walk, Whatever dreams my heart might stalk. Whatever worthy there is in me Is because of you - you helped me to be More than a husk around my mistakes. A heart keeps beating long after it breaks. I may not ever learn to forgive Being so stupid, but I’ve learned to live, And you are my source for whatever hope I use to hang onto the end of my rope. Whatever time I’ve left for breath I will need you - Your absence is death. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And you are my source for whatever hope I use to hang onto the end of my rope. Whatever time I’ve left for breath I will need you - Your absence is death. ============================== Ruthie girl, those last 2 lines are classic suthern poetry and the reason I always read some of me in your heart hitting rhymes divine...a perfect and just poem to reflect your work in the book. If moth votes count for anything this one is already in  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
suthern, as essential as breath of which mine was held throughout. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Yes, we can't go it alone. Nice verse, suthern. [This message has been edited by Chanson (03-17-2003 03:25 PM).] |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
the last two lines...powerful! A great submission for the book. It's always a pleasure to read you. Maree  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sending a big angel kiss for this one, Dear Heart! ~ May the gentle breath of spring breathe the sweet love into your being that you so richly deserve... Warm, springtime hugs, EA |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
An absolute must to vote on. |
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Amara Member
since 2003-02-23
Posts 158East of the moon, west of the sun. |
'A heart keeps beating long after it breaks.' Very nice...that line just stuck with me. Definately a vote-worthy poem. Blessed Be Thee, Stephanie Every heart has hidden treasures...a secret wish, a silent dream, and a cherished love. [Unknown] |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Surely getting my vote! He he and then I forgot to click the damn button  Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (03-17-2003 04:22 PM).] |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Some people are special like that....  Elizabeth I've waited on a line of greens and blues, just to be the next to be with you.. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This poem is you. I understand you know!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent suthern....gets my vote! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Very beautiful, Suthern Lady... And a very good submission for the book....  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You have my vote. Joyce |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I almost hate to respond to your poems, Belle, because you then turn self-deprecating and it hurts to see you put yourself down. However... This poem is wonderful. The message is consistent, well written, and rings so true. Whenever you write, Suthern, you do it so well. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (03-18-2003 09:37 AM).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
what LngJhn said... (chuckling) got my vote kid... |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
 Enough said.Tammy |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved one this is as always truly exquisite writing and I love it utterly. YES into the book with you, this is perfect. Its funny, but when my mind drifts away To the hollow shell he left that day I don’t recall the pain that pierced me I think of finding my soul suddenly On that path of sorrow that I walked on Suddenly there was a vista of hope’s sun The gift that he unwittingly gave to me A sister of soul, someone who is especially So full of love and such hope’s delight In you I found my way back from night Its strange but in what he left behind Was within more than I thought I’d find A sister of soul who lifted me once more And set my feet to walk on hope’s shore The greyness that I thought covered me Was wiped away by your smile lovingly And though at the time I cried so much You showed me the truth of love’s touch Perhaps I should say thanks to him for you For the gift that he didn’t know was true Just two souls cut by the same cruel hand But in sharing that fate we both understand That it wasn’t our fault we weren’t to blame His was the hand, which cursed love’s name You gave me a voice you lifted my soul And together we rise again new and whole Thanks beloved one for all you are You are a wonder, a treasure and a star Marsha I love this one darling heart, it is as smooth as silk which slips over my mind like a cloak of wonder. Truly you are excellent and I love it utterly   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds but I can face the future with courage brave and bold Footprints In My Heart Kethry [This message has been edited by Marsha (03-18-2003 06:42 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Ya know dear friend, I seem to remember a woman with your same name, in another place, at another time, saying that she couldn't write poetry. I realize now, that you must not be the same woman, for you dear lady, are a wonderful poetess.  [This message has been edited by WhiteRose (03-18-2003 07:01 PM).] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
This was awesome, suthern. You got my vote. Much enjoyed. All writing comes by the grace of God. -Ralph Waldo Emerson [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (03-18-2003 08:01 PM).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
gets my vote |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
me too. . . so nice to see you again. . . I've really missed reading your work. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Aw, Ruth...the only thing missing was "dedicated to Balladeer" but I know you just forgot It's EXCELLENT!! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I enjoyed this, Suthern. Nicely done. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
I may not ever learn to forgive Being so stupid, but I’ve learned to live, I think this rhyming poem succeeds in the sense that the rhyme don't feel forced to me...and i had to chuckle at the "stupid" concept |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is wonderful, suthern... You've got my vote, m'friend...  |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
sweet!...true....and sometimes, even death can't tear apart true love... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
thought I´d voted already for this beauty, but dont see my name, well telling you its done by now Charisma |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
JM: Your vote always counts with me. *S* I thank you very much! *S* M’Toe: I hope the same for you... and thank you so much! *S* Kethry: Breathe, gal. *G* I couldn’t bear to lose you. LOL Thank you!!! Chanson: I’m glad you liked... thank you! Dark Angel, Earth Angel & Spirit: Forgive me, but I couldn’t help grouping you together. LOL How can I lose when I have angels and spirits on my side? LOL I thank each of you so very much... and appreciate you beyond words. *S* Amara: I’ve learned that one the hard way. *G* Thank you very much... glad you liked! *S* Titia: You dear... *S* Thank you for BOTH visits and vote! *S* skyshine: They are indeed. *S* Thank you! *S* PDV: I know you do. *S* Thank you. *S* Enchantress - Thank you very much! *S* garysgirl: I’m glad you think so! *S* Thank you! *S* Joyce: I thank you very much. *S* LJA & Cpat: So THAT’s the excuse you two are using for not emailing me, hunh? LOL Thank you, kind gentlemen. *S* You are both... well, I started to say dears, but feared you’d think I was calling you Deer... then I thought of saying sweethearts... but heaven knows what Deer and Toe could do with that innocent statement. LOL So I’ll just say you’re special. *S* Tammy: I thank you. *S* Marsha: Dear lady, your poem touches me deeply... thank you for it, for your comments... and for you. *S* However we found each other, I’m grateful. *S* Rosie: Who? Me? LOL What can I say... Toe and Long John disagreed.. *G* And between my total conviction that Toe is never wrong and the incredible poem LJA wrote for me, I found a bit of belief. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* Lone Wolf: Thank you so much... your name is a much welcome one! *S* hoot: And I thank you, lady. *S* Sven: I’ve missed yours, too... welcome back! *S* And thank you very much. *S* Balladeer: ROFL... that was implied, wasn’t it? LOL Thank you very much, Deer One! *S* vlraynes: I’m so glad... thank you! *S* kaile: If only we were anatomically able to kick our own behinds when needed. *G* Thank you very much... I’m glad the rhymes worked for you! *S* Nan: I’m so glad you think so... and I thank you very much! *S* KS: Thank you... I agree. *S* Charisma: I’ve had a lot of those “where’s my comment” moments lately, so I understand. *G* Thank you very much! *S* |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I was going to quote the first four lines which I really like...but, then upon reading further, I needed to add the next two,....guess what....every line is great...I enjoy this greatly! And would like to see it in the book. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Suthern it is one for the book indeed it is. Excellent writing it is outstanding. Very well written love and warm stuff as always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
regards: Each and every line is smiling at your approval. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* Krissy: You are as kind as your mum is... and I'm so glad for both of you! *S* Thank you so much! *S* |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
someone must have been very good to you, eh.. very nice... hugs, g "laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - victor borge |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
My goodness I read and I left without voting I think, or leaving a comment for that matter.  - lots of truth for a lot of people in these words Suthern lady, and yes, a heart does go on beating doesn't it? |
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