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SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

0 posted 2005-07-30 06:49 PM



You Were There
~ By Sue ~

There were secrets I kept inside
I didn't want anyone to know
These were things I would always hide
But, then my fear started to grow

I rationalized all he would do
Hoping it would all go away
One day, I shared them with you
You told me they would always stay

My heart was aching bad inside
It seems, you knew that, too
You said I had way too much pride
It seemed, I couldn't hide anything from you

Even though, you couldn't see me
Somehow, I think you knew
How much my heart was hurting
And that I felt so confused

When I needed someone to talk to
You were always the one who was there
It seemed you understood how I felt
And you showed that you cared

If it had not of been for you
I would still be there today
Enduring all of the abuse
He dished out to me each day

From a distance, you reached out
Showing me that you cared
When I needed someone
You were always there

9-12-04


© Copyright 2005 Sue Graves - All Rights Reserved
nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
1 posted 2005-07-30 07:22 PM


From a distance, you reached out
Showing me that you cared
When I needed someone
You were always there


It's wonderful to have someone when you need them Sue...nice writing


M

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2 posted 2005-07-30 11:23 PM


Very beautiful writing, Sue...having someone there is always a blessing
SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown
3 posted 2005-07-30 11:38 PM


Yes, it is Maureen!

Balladeer, thank you so much for your very kind reply.

marcel
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4 posted 2005-07-31 03:20 AM


beautiful writing.....it is wonderful to be appreciated from someone, outside the box....
Earth Angel
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5 posted 2005-07-31 10:27 AM


Sweet Sue, I believe to have a good friend, one must be a good friend ~ and you my dear, are one who deserve a friend such as the one who stood by you during that especially trying time in your life!

Loveya!
Linda

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown
6 posted 2005-07-31 10:31 AM


Marcel and Earth Angel, thank you for your kind replies.
Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
7 posted 2005-07-31 06:29 PM



Friends who listen
like yours did...

are keepers.

I enjoyed this, Sue!

Enchantress
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8 posted 2005-07-31 06:46 PM


Well said Sue..
This was written for a true friend indeed.
Heart hugs~Nancy

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

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