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You Don't Have To Say You Love Me..Kaoru's challenge
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You Don't Have To Say You Love Me..Kaoru's challenge |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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As Music Played On... Peering out the open window Night air warm with kiss of breeze Stars shine bright, a moon lit 'show' Counting twinkles in night sky seas She has these thoughts, these memories. It's 12 o'clock, "The Midnight Hour" This song then comes into her mind Thinking now of "flower power" Another place, another time As the clock bells finish their 11th chime. And as the 12th chime rings off-key The memories, harsh, returned with song Dusty's "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" Comes across her mind so strong "Believe me, believe me," she felt so wronged. For song had broke, into the news About this war we fought and lost A bomb was dropped upon a few Of those who became wars deadly "cost" And 'he' was part of troop that lost. Her heart then froze, her mind had numbed For all had seemed so good to be Into a trance she now succumbed Was dying, need hear a word from 'he' As music played on, "Let It Be Me." The songs continued, she cried into the night "When A Man Loves A Woman," a new song Was so overwhelmed, so filled with fright Couldn't sleep, remembering words "She can do no wrong" He was in her thoughts, all the evening long. Then tears fell while listening to "Rhythm of the Rain" As thoughts weighed heavy of moments shared Remembering first dance, first touch, now pain Questions arise, a future, she dare? Trying to keep thoughts from going nowhere. "The End of the World" began to play And the tears continued, she felt so 'down' When before the rise of sun, next day News had come and turned her around Her 'love' not lost, her 'love' now found. And joyous now her heart was beating Saw the moon in all it's glow Slowly disappearing meeting Sun's arrival with rainbow "Goodmorning Starshine's" words now flow. Maureen 6.6.99 an old one that fit the challenge for me...years ago...my boyfriend/to be husband in Vietnam...when they had friendly fire upon their battalion "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." (Will Moss) [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (09-29-2003 06:35 AM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
read like a screenplay! very touching, "m"! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Maureen The write,  well done. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, thanks to Kaoru for the challenge that resulted in you dusting off this beauty and bringing it back into the light of day! Wonderful write, Dear M!!! Lovin' hugs 'n smiles, EA |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Little Mo darling heart sister, how often am I to tell you not to write so well? It really is superb, your talent shows darling one it really does, and I forgive you for being so talented, simply because. Whenever you wrote this, I’m glad you did darling heart I really am, it is beautiful, the flow, the inter-linking theme, the words, all are perfect, as are you. Wonderful writing darling heart absolutely wonderful  Love and warm stuff Big hugs Mushy  Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Maureen: many thought and feelings here but the one I concentrated on most was this: . . . Good morning starshine The earth says hello You twinkle above us We twinkle below . . . Reminded me of "Hair" and that era I so adore and despise Bless your heart Maureen Challenge beautifully met as always xxoo |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Boy, she made you reach back into the archives...it's a good challenge, but you saw it coming down the road, and prepared yourself very well... Enjoyed this, I did... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
M~ You out did yourself with this one!! I loved it all and it brought back some great and not so great memories! Thank you! Susan |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent Maureen... and I would say, challenge well met! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you everyone, it was a challenge I couldn't do with one song only since they all have meaning to me...this one especially from so long ago. It was a challenge a few years back to write using music as your influence...and it was my memory of an 18 year old in love. M [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (09-29-2003 03:24 PM).] |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Wow!! I'm saving this. Definately well done! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
very well done M....very well done....and enjoyed. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Well Kaoru, those were the songs of the time...and I lived a fairytale life for many years, though some through difficult times. Poetry has allowed me the pleasure of remembering the good times among the sad when I am challenged to go into my past. I remember writing this while sitting in my screen room that summer day well into evening, bringing out those songs to relisten to and reacquaint my memories. When I hear those songs today on the "oldies" stations, they are usually one after the other and always, always bring me to tears, not wishing to return to those days, but wishing for the life I once had and shared. Thank you for the opportunity to "feel" again today. M [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (09-29-2003 07:12 PM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Maureen... I was there with you...heard the songs, felt the frantic fear, the hope, the prayers...I'm so glad the last song was a happy one. Very well done! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssssss) Oh Maureen, I am so happy you got this re-posted so I can behold this gem, sweet friend, this is soooooooo beautiful and I can imagine how difficult to be to bear with temporary parting but to take to heart the love will always be there and be back upon return is a gorgeous feeling! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Maureen, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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