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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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A letter beckons, calling me seamlessly sealed against the eye of pry. Unopened, lying there. From her, the shadow that stood within my door before the ominous sound of a latch clicking. What words might be said by lips so soft and pure, glistening in their perfection? What thoughts might be harboring within the expanse of a mind riding the winds of love so passionately upon a lathered steed? Return to me, my love. That I might never have to open the seal of suspense lying ever quietly before me. A candle’s wax lazily flows downward into the once molten puddle. Replaced now by memories of passionate entrees. As wine is swilled the tongue, in taste of but a nip of you. And when the light recedes from the attic window high, I will lie quietly upon what was our bed, hugging what was yours as a scent still lingers. And a letter will lie forever as I dream of what was, and not what is....always. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Beautiful memories....even the scent....can reach way beyond the content of a letter and envelope us in the moment. BJ, this was so beautifully wistful.  ....jo |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Astoundingly poignant and remarkably lovely. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Memories as gentle tear drops stain the pillow in longing for what was to be again and the letter left unopened is the last barrier against the downpour of possible truth. Sorrow dressed in the sweet, this longing. Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Some of the ladies here remember The Letter very well...  ...this brought back some good memories...thank you... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So poignantly written, Barry! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, that letter may have remained unopen, but my heart certainly will not be after reading a write such as this!   EA |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
This was masterfully done!!  "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*sigh* |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling man, Oh my! What can I say but this is utterly divine. Poignant, and wistful, the longing so well portrayed. No-one does romance the way you do romance, and I swear there’s not another writer whose work brings such images to my mind. You have an amazing gift darling man, truly outstanding writing. I love it utterly, utterly, utterly as always Mushy   Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great write! Eric |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*click* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...a lot...James |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
beautiful Barry....sigh... I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone though you're still with me |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
Now that you have drawn me in...off to the next ones.. Beautifully done, Magnus. CG |
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