Open Poetry #27 |
She Knows...He'll Be Back |
Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
Gone; no goodbyes Sudden distortion of reality as a young girl tries to put together a jigsaw, shy of many pieces. Growing and learning, maturing girl wonders why he went. She wishes that man full of mystery could have seen her at the prom, at graduation; and she wonders if he knows she's eighteen years old --since he never could get it right. Often she thinks that he is closeby, watching her trade in her youth for knowledge. And still, after all these silent years, not a word, she feels he's coming back... She knows...he'll be back ------------------------------------ I wrote this on 3/4/95 (age 18) while thinking about how my father had disappeared from my life when I was 13 (I have since gained contact with him, however, in 2000 -- see, I knew!) Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
very beautiful well done ladybug I look forward to more . . . all that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream . . . |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Shannon...this is such a lovely and touching write. It reached in and tugged at my heart. Painful sentiments, but beautifully expressed. Hugs, ~Vicky "My friends are my estate." ~Emily Dickinson [This message has been edited by vlraynes (07-23-2003 09:43 PM).] |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
How sad...but, wonderful! |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
A heartfelt write...and very moving...I'm sad that he missed so much of your life but happy for you that he is back in your life.. believe in what your heart feels... [This message has been edited by scorpio (07-23-2003 10:52 PM).] |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This was sad and heartfelt, but wonderful. angelblueyes |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
Thank you all, for your kind words. I am new to Open (usually post in CA) and I already feel quite welcome. And Scorpio, thanks, it is true that he missed a large part of my life, but as my mother says -- It is his loss, hee hee. Thanks again Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Some fathers just can't sit still... enjoy your time with him, and if he disappears again? It will remain - his loss.... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Bravo! I have been that girl...happy for you. TD |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
Thanks, Sunshine! He lives in Mexico with his new wife (5 yrs older than me, and I'm 26, lol!) so we keep in contact via email. I did see him in 2001, when he paid for my visit. Thanks again for your encouragement. TD, I'm sorry to hear you've been through this too. It seems many of us have, which is really sad. If you want to chat, feel free to email me! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Such longing...and occasionally fulfillment...I hope you ahve found someone special in your life that has provided more fulfillment and less longing...James |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
Thanks, James. I do have a special guy in my life who gives me everything I need. This poem was written about my father, though, and unfortunately nothing can fill that void...especially when I didn't even know why he left. All is well now, though, and thanks for your thoughts Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Shannon, I wrote something quite similar myself and am glad that you found your way from these words to him xxoo |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
It's so nice the two of you have found your way back to each other. You are fortunate. SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Good write...well done Ladybug....and ...thank you.... Goldenrose. |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
Littlewing -- Thank you for your kind words. I would love to read your poem. Would you mind giving me the title, as I see you have a ton of posts, hee hee. SharaRose -- Thank you, I feel very fortunate. I appreciate your words. Goldenrose -- Thank you for your kind words, and also for signing my website guestbook! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Intuition! you knew, keep listening to it. touching write here lady. very much enjoyed. much love, gem xxxx Instant karma's gonna get you. |
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Ladybug Member
since 2003-06-17
Posts 236Massachusetts |
Thanks so much, Gem! I've enjoyed your writing very much also! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end... |
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