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trutodaraiders
Senior Member

since 2006-12-02

Posts 820
CA

0 posted 2006-12-16 11:36 AM

When I finally think it's all over
and my heart has accepted that it's fate -
When I finally admit and concede
That I have to close that gate;
When I finally learned to sleep at night
my face devoid of tears,
when I finally look toward to the future
and not dwell on past years...

     . . .  You called.

Not just in my dreams -
your usual place,
Not just in my memories -
occupying your own personal space,
Not just in my head,
where I could vanquish you out,
But for real - clear - in my ear,
leaving no room for doubt.

. . . why?

To let me know you had memories
that sometimes haunt you, too?
To share with me that you still cared?
(That....  you did not have to do.)
To exercise and test
your power of control -
To see if you could still
rock my very soul?

To tell me that you, also,
are unable to forget - but still try?
To find out if the sound of your voice
could still make me cry?

. . . I think you got your answer.

Well, as in days of old -
back to square one,
but there's one difference this time . . .
I know it can be done.
I made a startling revelation,
That I never believed was true,
That although I may not want to....

I can live without you.

Seems like you're just now experiencing
what I've lived with for years.
Now . . . can you understand
the reason for my tears?
. . . I'm sorry you have to go through this - but

Take a tip from an expert, Baby,
let's both learn from our mistakes,
Your heart might bend a little,
But believe me, it will not break.

. . .  Yes, I still care, too
        I guess I always will.

Poetry is just the evidence of life.
If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. "
Leon Cohen~

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2006-12-16 11:47 AM

yeah...been there, done it, maybe always will

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2006-12-16 12:26 PM

Oh this is SO true...
and very well expressed!!
Enjoyed the read.

Sing in me muse...
and through me tell the story~

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

3 posted 2006-12-16 11:41 PM

"I can live without you."

Bill, this is so good!

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

4 posted 2006-12-17 12:15 PM

excellent writing Bill.... love your pic!
thanks for your email - I have just returned from a weekend in the rainforest - beautiful!
RDB

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