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BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

0 posted 2003-06-23 12:53 PM



You are so far gone, seemingly lost
as though you have fallen by the wayside
straying from the path and the people
who wanted to be there and care for you.

Why bother to make time that bares no meaning
like small change that doesn't buy much anymore
except for a smile that you can't afford to return
I take it back, and give you credit for nothing.

How lonely it must be for you, oh no you say
it is of your own choosing and it's better that way
as if you don't believe in anyone but yourself
a penny for your thoughts is hardly worth the time.

Continue along and write your sorrow
Hold your head down while walking in circles
filling  the void with shallow tears
gathering up all those empty years.

Keep your distance at arms length
stand inside the gate, contemplating
lock it up so no one can come near
and threaten to invade your precious space.

Be safe.


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2 posted 2003-06-23 12:59 PM


LOL..not sure whether to be insulted or thank you.... I think I resemble these remarks..LMAO...

nicely done Blues...

BluesSerenade
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3 posted 2003-06-23 03:23 PM


Kaoru~  Thanks

Nope, I would never insult you cpat~
My disappointment is getting the best of me today is all.  Think I'll take a hike and try to geeeta life.  Anyway, thanks for reading.

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4 posted 2003-06-23 10:03 PM


hmmmm..I am thinking on the lines of cpat...

well tomorrow is a another day, Lori even though I am not Scarlet...I do think she had the right idea


Love ya hugs,
M

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5 posted 2003-06-23 10:11 PM


Lori, this fits your pen name to a T or was
it a B...as in blues...for certainly HE is
singing them...

Excellent poem, go get that life, huh...

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6 posted 2003-06-23 10:25 PM


Once again we see both direct and indirect proof (as if either were needed, if a person has observed one or more in what passes for action)....men are pretty much fools, yep. You can see that in this poem, and in the inevitable sidebar.....

A pleasure, blue lady.

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7 posted 2003-06-23 10:51 PM


"Why bother to make time that bares no meaning
like small change that doesn't buy much anymore
except for a smile that you can't afford to return
I take it back, and give you credit for nothing."


when you write like this, so expressive...I just sit in awe...and smile....diggin it
awesome write

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8 posted 2003-06-23 10:59 PM


loved this one.
Very nicely written.
especially this line
"a penny for your thoughts is hardly worth the time."
Good stuff =)
Joe


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9 posted 2003-06-23 11:00 PM


Keep your distance at arms length
stand inside the gate, contemplating
lock it up so no one can come near


BluesSweetie, it's great2be back here and to find this treat of a poem2nite is double the pleasure for this reader...

Hugs2uPoetFriendBlues
*~coco~*

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10 posted 2003-06-23 11:48 PM


Bluesy:

I love the way you take it in
and spit it out . . .
All ladylike . . .
awesome write
*nodding head*
xxoo

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11 posted 2003-06-24 12:04 PM


Ah, Lori. Maybe the other person wasn't ready for your TLC. I don't know, but this rang a familiar bell for me. Once when I thought someone was rejecting my friendship, I reacted similarly, but later I found they just weren't ready for that hug.(Am I off on this one? I'm sorry if I am)

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12 posted 2003-06-24 12:21 PM


Keep your distance at arms length
stand inside the gate, contemplating
lock it up so no one can come near
and threaten to invade your precious space.


Lori, it sounds to me like the one this is meant for, is  afraid to let anyone get any closer than arms length....possibly because they are so afraid of being hurt again...??

Gary and I were both this way, desperately wanting to keep a wall around ourselves because we were afraid of getting hurt again. We both still have to fight at keeping the walls down. They are a protection sometimes, it seems.

Sorry, I didn't mean to run off at the mouth.
This is very good writing, Lori....as always.
Hugs,  
Ethel

(Oh, I'll bet they didn't mean to give off the feeling of rejection, either...just scared.)

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13 posted 2003-06-24 04:37 AM


nicely written, but harsh in a way, yet sort of an acceptance without an understanding
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14 posted 2003-06-24 09:33 AM


Bluesie,
You have touched a cord that many an relate to but cannot express half as well! Your tender heart is aching, but only for a spell. Endure and we'll be there, trust me.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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15 posted 2003-06-26 11:54 AM


Well now, don't I know this place well and in that situation you have no power or control to change it either.  With those that withdraw or close their doors to those that care, there is not much to do but fight or flight.  I am afraid my life is too short so I usually just take flight   I hope you enjoyed your hike, and I miss talking to you Lori, so will catch you on email.
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16 posted 2003-06-26 05:21 PM


You paint this sorrow well...and although I hate the fact that it is often real...I applaud your ability to write with such gentle firmness.  Smiles from TD...
GO TO THE FOREST...

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17 posted 2003-06-26 05:24 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Contemplate openly; so then you can see all those faces rather than get locked up in a telephone booth with the smudged windows and out there beneath the sapphire skies, remember what He has in store for you! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, what's up above is what makes us safe, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lori, 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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18 posted 2003-06-26 08:27 PM


you do paint sorrow, with an unlining brush.....cheer up.....miss chatting with ya, and hope you are well.....hugsssss you


Lauren~

Through the darkness
I can see your light
And you will always shine
And I can feel your heart in mine

I will remember you

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19 posted 2003-06-27 01:16 AM


Some wounds never heal but grow fragile, sensitive scar tissue and there is little you can do.

Kraw'

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20 posted 2003-06-27 01:19 AM


Who is this fool?  We should all go smack him!!!

I hope you feel better.  *smile*

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