Open Poetry #40 |
your love |
suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When I am weak When weariness pleads I accept defeat And I feel incompetent, Incomplete Your love lets me lean Lending me strength When I hunger When gnaw becomes ache And I feel I will break Before my next breath, Your love’s a buffet Inviting me to feast When I thirst When doubt drains me dry And an oasis Is beyond imagination, Your love is a fountain Restoring my life When I despair When wails fade to whimper And darkness invades Creating a tomb Your love is a ladder Leading into the light |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DearDearLadySuthern~ 'When I thirst When doubt drains me dry And an oasis Is beyond imagination, Your love is a fountain Restoring my life' Ah, I have known that thirst ... and have welcomed a sip from the fountain~ SOOOO good to see you, sweetie~ This is BEAUTIFUL !!! *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
It's amazing how just feeling loved can make such a difference~~ loved this, M |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice..nice..nice...James |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Wow! Don't lose that guy. I think he's one of a kind. Lovely write. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern A powerful write. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
suthern gal -- it's been awhile since I've read in here very much, and I sure have missed your wonderful writing. This is great! It's always really good to know we are loved! *hugs*....jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
love is an ever changing restoration, isn't it...and you have captured the tune of it well...so good to see you.... Hugs Lee J. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, Belle, this incredibly romantic poem perfectly illustrates the depth of love that you have both given and received. ~ and deservedly so, my dear southern friend. God bless you, Sweetie, Linda |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is so, so awesome...Like Margie said....I've had that same thirst...and welcomed that sip of love!! You've captured the feelings very well! most enjoyed! hugs, g "...Never regret anything that made you smile..." |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
just beautiful |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Gosh...isn't it just wonderful!!! Love is like nothing else, and those inbetween have to remember that and that it does come again, just as many times as needed, if only we let it. Enjoyed this... jimmy |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is exquisite Ruth! The format is wonderful - I love how you carried the same style and type of phrasing through each verse, and yet, each held such a different significance. Loved this ... really well done! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"When I despair When wails fade to whimper And darkness invades Creating a tomb Your love is a ladder Leading into the light" an amazing piece suthern powerful love right to the bone |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I still feel this way about a certain someone you captrued the feeling perfectly so nice to read you again...I've missed your words |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marge: Your friendship love has restored many a dessicated heart, too, dear friend. *S* Thank you!! nakdthoughts: It's night and day... death and life. *S* Thank you so much! James Michael: Thank you, thank you, thank you! *S* I appreciate that! *S* Larry C: Definitely that... darn it! *S* The world could sure use more like him... and like you, my friend. *S* Thank you!!! Seymour: Thank you so much, dear friend. *S* iliana: It's been a while since I've been in here much. *S* Thank you for including me on your return... and for the hugs!!! *S* LeeJ: It's good to be here. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* EA: The giving is easy, the receiving... pure heaven... it's the KEEPING that eludes me. *G* Thank you very much!! *S* dgvarner: Thank you so much... I'm glad you liked! *S* 1slick lady: To see your name on my work is truly an honor... thank you so much! *S* jwesley: It's hard to keep that reminder in focus... but yes... it does come again... better than ever before. *S* Thank you so much! *S* Kit: Thank you so much!!! *S* I can't help but laugh, though... at myself. *G* For it took Cpat and Ratleader some serious efforts to get me to consider something finished before it rhymed. You have them to thank (or curse) for me learning to leave lines alone! LOL Lady: To the bone... and for a lifetime. *S* Thank you so very much!!! PS: Thank you, dear lady... I've missed you... missed being here. And as for still feeling this way... I understand. Some loves become part of us... it may be "over"... but it's never gone. |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
beautiful. How I missed this one. enjoyed |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
That wonderfull desire to care for others and to have others care for us....James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, it is a wonderful feeling when we have another person to hold us, console us and help us through our more difficult moments. |
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Fairplay Member
since 2007-01-15
Posts 222England |
Is this the old tradition where women being the fairer sex always rely on the bloke... I quite like the Stevie Nicks idea where it sort of works both ways ie Is love so fragile... And the heart so hollow Shatter with words... Impossible to follow You're saying I'm fragile...i try not to be I search only...for something I cant see I have my own life...and I am stronger Than you know But I carry this feeling When you walked into my house That you wont be walking out the door Still I carry this feeling When you walked into my house That you wont be walking out the door Lovers forever...face to face My city, your mountains Stay with me stay I need you to love me I need you today Give to me your leather... Take from me...my lace You in the moonlight With your sleepy eyes Could you ever love a man like me And you were right When I walked into your house I knew Id never want to leave Sometimes I'm a strong man Sometimes cold and scared And sometimes I cry But that time I saw you I knew with you to light my nights Somehow Id get by First time I saw you I knew with you to light my nights Somehow I would get by Lovers forever...face to face My city, your mountains Stay with me stay I need you to love me I need you today Give to me your leather Take from me...my lace Lovers forever...face to face My city ,you mountains...stay with me stay I need you to love me...i need you to stay Give to me your leather Take from me...my lace Take from me...my lace Take from me...my lace Eric Lance Davies |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Drauntz: Thank you so very much! *S* JamesMichael: I appreciate each and every person who takes the time to read and respond... when someone comes back for another round, I am so honored... Thank you! Magnus: Indeed it is, my friend... bleak are those days we must face all alone. *S* Thank you so very much!! Fairplay: Absolutely not... neither one should have to be the strong one all the time. *S* If a relationship is that one-sided, it's not much of a relationship. *S* Hopefully, anyone that means that much to me would get as much from my love as he gives with his. *S* Thank you for reading! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
suthern my friend, this was so beautiful, near brought a tear to my eye. so much enjoyed this today, you have a true talent. Have a lovely day and take care. Rick |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Rick: Thank you so much, my friend... your response means a lot to me! *S* |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
*~coco~* |
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