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Watching from Afar
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Watching from Afar |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Today is Valentine's Day. Again, you will be spending this special holiday for lovers with your wife. She will act surprised when you hand her the dozen long stemmed roses, just as she does every year. You will hand her the card that says, “For My Loving Wife”. and she will give you a gentle peck on the cheek. Later that evening, you will go to a small and intimate restaurant that you have favored for years. The waiter will have a very expensive bottle of wine chilled and waiting for you at a quiet corner table. As you sit and look at each other in the soft candlelight, you will talk about your children and everyday events. She will laugh at your jokes that she has already heard a thousand times and will overlook your somewhat lazy manners. Your children are now on their own so when you return home, all will be quiet and you will be alone. Having shopped that afternoon, your wife will take out a fancy bag from Victoria’s Secret. You will be pleased to see the ruby red nightgown that falls from the white tissue. Sharing a bath, the warm bubbled water will help the wine make you very mellow. You will head for the bedroom and spend the rest of the evening making love, love that has been months in coming. You will drift off to sleep with your wife at your side, and you will dream the dream you have each and every night. You will dream of me. Today she will have your flowers, your card, your presence, your history, your touch and your kisses, but only half your heart. * I wrote this after listening to a song by Reba McIntire called "Does He Love You?". [This message has been edited by Youngatheart (02-15-2004 11:18 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is sad for both women involved, only half the heart ... Realistic poem, well written. Love, Margherita |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Thank you, Margherita, for reading my poem and for your compliment. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Whoa! What a surprise ending! Thanks Youngatheart! Sad... but so often, true... I hope you’re having a wonderful day Happy Valentines!  |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Thanks for stopping by and reading, Richy. Happy Valentine's Day to you too. Youngatheart |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Youngatheart--- I understand how life is like this sometimes, and who is to say who has the most love? Maybe both do. Well written and enjoyed! |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Martie,I am honored that you read my poem. You may be right...there may be enough love for both of them. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes, I understand |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
I knew you would, Dixie. Chin up....the sun is rising and today is going to be an AWESOME day for you. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
and there he is either torn between the two or having his cake and eating it too , yes I know others this is happening to Hope |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Hope, you could be right....a lot of men eating cake these days... and many women feeding it to them. Thanks for posting. Youngatheart |
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tavern wench Junior Member
since 2004-01-11
Posts 44 |
I think it is unfair to both women. Men seem to always hold the cards. |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
I can understand your disclaimer, lol! Grover. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Youngatheart, this is a very good poem. It told life the way it is so often this days. I also think it's sad for both women.  Hugs,  Ethel |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Interesting, and true in more cases that I care to think about! Hope you had a good weekend. |
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