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ctowen
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0 posted 2004-12-21 09:55 PM


I found a piece of myself
laying around, under a rock
against the hard cold ground

It was a piece of my heart
scattered that day, fallen apart
when you chose your own way

I felt at peace without you
no one to fight, until nearby
an incredible sight

I found just a piece of you
laying around, under a rock
against the hard cold ground

It was a piece of your heart
you left that day, a piece of art
our love made it that way

I found a piece of myself
still loving you, with an idea
of what I need to do

I am at peace with my heart
now that I knew, the hard cold ground
is where I will find you

"In life's giving ... love is a gift, such worth living."
  

© Copyright 2004 C. Thomas Owen - All Rights Reserved
Midnitesun
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1 posted 2004-12-21 10:27 PM


Heart hugs, Craig, and hoping those memories will help. A poignant write. m'friend.
passing shadows
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2 posted 2004-12-22 05:35 AM


sometimes we are comfortable between the rock and the hard place, yes
inkedgoddess
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3 posted 2004-12-22 09:08 AM



I am at peace with my heart
now that I knew, the hard cold ground
is where I will find you

not the warmest of places is it?
i'm sending you a blanket, hand made

ctowen
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4 posted 2004-12-22 09:08 AM


KC - thank you for the read. There is a bit of me knotted up in this piece .... a time long ago.
    
     I catch myself star searching late at night wondering if you maybe are doing the same!
     Have a great holiday my friend!


Dixie - Also, thank you for the read. You know how I like to write, giving my words the opportunity to be seen differently by every reader .....
    The rock and the hard place seemed to be the perfect place ...

    I wish you and your family all my best!

Susan Caldwell
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5 posted 2004-12-22 09:21 AM


"It was a piece of your heart
you left that day, a piece of art
our love made it that way"

now that stanza I loved.

a piece of art..indeed.

Nicely done Sir!

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

ctowen
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6 posted 2004-12-22 09:27 AM


and Thank You, Inky. You slipped in there when I wasn't looking!

    Hope the holidays are all they can be for you and yours!



inkedgoddess
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7 posted 2004-12-22 09:31 AM


o yea,
i'd like to slip you some soon
merry christmas

ctowen
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8 posted 2004-12-22 09:49 AM


Thank you, Susan .... love can sometimes shape and form the most precious of gems.
Even out of the hardest and coldest of hearts.

     Merry Christmas to you and your loved one's.

ctowen
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9 posted 2004-12-22 09:51 AM


I hope that blanket is big and thick, sounds like a whole lot of rocking going on!!
Earth Angel
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10 posted 2004-12-22 01:54 PM



It is difficult enough when we stand between a rock and a hard place, but when it is our heart, that's a whole different story ~ that's heart-breaking!

You really created a sense of cold isolation with your emotive writing.

Sending a warm hug to ease the cold,
EA

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11 posted 2004-12-22 07:24 PM


"It was a piece of my heart
scattered that day, fallen apart
when you chose your own way"


I liked that part best.
Happy Holidays!

~Alli~

Happy Holidays!

garysgirl
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12 posted 2004-12-22 08:49 PM


It was a piece of your heart
you left that day, a piece of art
our love made it that way

I found a piece of myself
still loving you, with an idea
of what I need to do
Craig, even though this has a sad feel to it,
I love it. I really felt what you were saying.
You know, I think every relationship takes a little
piece of the heart. It usually takes a new love
to help that piece grow back. I hope that you find yours.
Hugs,
Ethel

passing shadows
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13 posted 2004-12-24 08:18 AM


Craig, know I am thinking of you in this holiday season, as in all other times of the year

I hope you find your happiness
You are a good friend.

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