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You've Got Mail |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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You’ve Got Mail By Paul Wilson Ding… “You’ve Got Mail” the metallic voice says again My heart skips a beat as your memory rushes back in I’ve heard that sound so many times before Knowing it was you now you don't write anymore We use to talk all day long and into the late night Sharing those special times making sure everything was alright That sound fills the room again giving me hope that it’s you My heart tells me yes but I know it can’t be true I read all your old e mails just to fill my empty heart If I were to write you again I wouldn’t know where to start Time we lost can never be found but I’ll go on hoping you write That’s why I sit at this computer every day and every night Maybe just maybe… tomorrow will be the day… you make me smile I wonder… are you hoping I write but you know… that’s not my style I think I’ll dig a deep hole and bury this computer… along with your memory But then I think tomorrow maybe just maybe you will write me ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (11-28-2005 06:44 AM).] |
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lofreq Junior Member
since 2005-11-26
Posts 11Pa |
Awesome poem..........i can relate....very nice ! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Confucious say "he who wants to read must learn to write." This is an amazing poem pointing out the stubborness of individuals and their refusal to bend in the wind. You did a good job with this. I hope you don't look at a blank screen for too long. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Paul, this has such a lonely feel to it. I can certainly relate to that feeling, even if it isn't that I'm waiting for an email. Hugs, Ethel |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"Maybe just maybe… tomorrow" This applies to so many things in life that we'd like but someone once said to me that if you want something badly enough, you have to put your energy behind it. Guess that means that you should write - discover a new style. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Ohhhh I can relate to this so much , I long to hear from someone that has not been in touch Hope |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
lofreq...Thanks for reading and your reply. I guess we all lose contact with ones we care about every now and then...Paul Kethry...I have called twice since her computer was lost to huricane Katrina but feel like it's her turn to call. Thanks for your thoughtful reply I really appreciate it...Paul Ethel...I sure hope you get that e mail. I know it's not easy but mayme just maybe today will be the day for both of us. Thanks for understanding and your caring reply...Paul Honeybunch...You are so right, sometime we have to take that first step, but I just don't know if I want to or not again. Thank you for taking time to read and reply...Paul HopeS...I really hope that person gets in touch with you. Sometime all we have is hope and that is better than rejection so I will just let things stay as they are right now. Maybe she will read this poem and call me. Thanks for reading and knowing the feeling...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is wonderful write of longing Paul. Men...you're all so stubborn...or so it seems to me. Please try to contact this special person at least one more time. Perhaps there is a very good reason for the absence of mail. Besides the hurricane.  Good luck! hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Chris...Thanks for the encouragement. I really don't know but maybe. The holidays are coming up and about this time around 7 years ago the situation was the same and as I was picking out a Christmas card to e mail her I checked my in box and she had sent me one, which started us back on the road to renewing the long loving caring relationship shared between a father and his daughter. I miss our talks and special times...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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lofreq Junior Member
since 2005-11-26
Posts 11Pa |
Your very welcome Paul.....I'm kind of a " newbie" in the poetry "business" so i dont understand alot yet but you have a way with words that i can understand. My Dad posts here quite a bit but i'm just startin'.... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
lofreq...Welcome to Passions, I never realized you were a new member. Please forgive my oversite. You said just what some very special people said to me when I started writing poetry. I try to write so everyone can understand it and always write from my heart whether it's fictional or not. I really hope your stay here at Passions is long and fulfulling. You said your dad use to write here, does he still? I've only been here about 4 years and thats about how long I've been writing. Thanks again for the reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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lofreq Junior Member
since 2005-11-26
Posts 11Pa |
Thank you for the warm welcome ! My Dad posts here fairly regularly still. He posts under the name " Ice "....do you know him ? Thanks again for the kind welcome....i'm enjoying myself .... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You could change your style...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
go ahead Paul, write.. you never know who may just smile back when they hear "they've got mail" and lofreq, we all know your dad. Welcome, to Passions. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
lofreq...I've read many of your dads poems. He is a very gifted writer and respected by many hear at Passions. Thanks again for the reply. If you just want to e mail any of the poets here, look just to the right of their name and you will see some small icons, the second one is an envelope and all you have to do is click on it and you will be able to send an e mail to that person. Take Care and enjoy the journey thru the land of many her at Passions...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
James...I suppose I could change my style and maybe one day I will, but now is not the time. Thanks foor reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Donna...Thanks for the read and reply. Maybe someday, but I doubt if it will ever be the same...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
incredibly painful, yet, time and change is something which can sometimes unfortunately be unkind..... Hugs to you Paul for a heartfelt write |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Would a hug help Paul?  ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
LeeJ...Your reply is right on. Most people often suffer a lifetime of hurt and pain because they don't want to give in and change to afraid they will only get hurt and used again. A line has to be drawn sometime and maybe this is that sometime. Thanks for taking time to read and for your caring reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Dear Nancy your hugs always help. Thanks so much for your caring heart. When I wrote this I never thought it would get this kind of attention, but that just reassures me that there are so many greatfriends here at Passions just waiting to support those in need. Thanks again to you and all of the other great people here at Passions.Knowing that ya'll care really helps me...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
many hugs to you. this was nice My spirit will rise |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I've read your respond to me...thank you Paul for taking the time. I read somewhere in the Bible, that some people are just not ment to join in marriage. I believe I'm one of those people. Yes, I'm afraid my health could not take another failure, but also, Paul, I know a peace now, that I've never before known, and individuality that I don't plan on compromising...and much more responsiblity to my self...along with spiritual growth, etc. No, I'm not nearly as afraid anymore, as I've grown to understand, that I enjoy my singleness, and the autonomy of it. I don't need someone to take care of me. Not to mention, making more and more friends, without expectation. I also own, respect for self, which is a great feeling...knowing that God's smiling and saying, well, it's about time gal. I wish society would stop conditioning our own to believe that we must be a couple to be successful. We don't. And when we become self supporting in all respects...we then, not only become ourselves, but others as well. Then and only then, can we succeed in relationships, without expectations or fulfilling our own desires. Love to you hun, I hope this has helped. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"which started us back on the road to renewing the long loving caring relationship shared between a father and his daughter" sometimes I think people should read the responses by others and yours in return..it can help to understand what you are going through... Years ago my father and I argued when I was visiting in FLA...it was all over my mother sneezing about 17 times which is something she does when she needs to sneeze..all those little kerchoos...very tiny sounds..anyway he was picking on her...like she could do anything about it ( they were married 48 years) I came to her defense and then he jumped all over me... I didn't look at him or speak to him for the rest of my vacation there (a full week) barely wanted to go back into the condo..walked for hours until he came looking for me..we still didn't talk for that week. The next year he had 5 heart by-passes Following that he caught Gullain Barre's disease and within a year wasted away and died. I did go there and spend time with him during his first recovery...but I will never forget the loss of time during my vacation when he was well, that was wasted on both of us being hurt and stubborn...a week when we could have been laughing and sharing healthier happier times. so who cares who makes the first move or the second or the last in order to show the other that you care...don't give up and don't let the silence deterr you ..in the end she will come around...and if not..you will know you never gave up trying.  M |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
MGROVES...Thanks for the hugs, They do help Ireally appreciate you reading and replying...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
LeeJ...I pray almost every night that my daughter and I will become close again and share the things that we always shared before. I will never give up hoping that we get back together someday. Thanks again for caring and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Maureen...I am so glad that you take the time to read the replies from other people and for reading mine to them. I know that you fully understand what the poem is about and who it involves. There is a long tender story attached to our relationship and would love to share it if you want to hear it I will e mail you. Your reply really has brought a smile to my face. Thanks again...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Hockeychick19 Member
since 2002-10-29
Posts 430Massachusetts, USA |
Paul, I enjoyed this poem, very heartfelt. I can relate to it a lot. *~Kelly~* |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Paul email me at plzdntgo@aol.com of you would like to. I read that mail daily... M |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Hockeychick19...Glad you can relate. Thanks so much for reading and your reply, it along with all of the others to this poem really give me strength...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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