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The Heart Never Forgets - A Ballad
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The Heart Never Forgets - A Ballad |
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Soul snatcher Junior Member
since 2009-11-24
Posts 29 |
The Heart never Forgets – A ballad It all began, one day at school, I just a boy of thirteen Looking across the room I saw, the most beautiful eyes I’d ever seen So big and dark they seemed to have a sparkle and a shine Looking right back at me, it sent a shiver down my spine, A feeling never felt before, why does my heart beat so fast Filled with an attraction to that girl, I thought, did we have a past I was loosing control of myself, my knees were going weak Had to get away from her before I started to freak It was too late, for by the time, I managed to look away Her eyes were imprinted in my mind, in my heart that moment to stay Is this what they call love, I thought, to know I am too young For just one look into her eyes made us feel like we were one I can’t explain what happened, I didn’t even understand Never said an extra word to her nor tried to hold her hand, All through our days in school she opted for resistance Lest I get that feeling once again, I always kept a distance We grew up, got out of school and went our separate ways Once in a while a pair of eyes would light up my dull days A racing heart beat would take me back to a moment in my past I saw the face of that school girl t’was in my memory to last. Time and tide wait for no man nor does the world stop turning So on we went with our lives, job, marriage, children, learning Learnt of life and love, of hurt and pain, paid for it with our tears Since that faithful day in school, it had been twenty seven years For all this time there still remained the question in my mind The answer I could only get if that girl I could find Was it just me or so did she feel that strong attraction I wonder why my little heart caused the repelling reaction A computer, the internet, logged on a networking site A host of old and new friends, class mates and the like We spoke of old times and memories, and how we moved apart When suddenly a name I see, skipped a beat of my heart Click ‘Yes’ to accept it said, another friend added to my list Thoughts running through my head I had to clear the mist Was she looking for the answer too or did she lay the past to rest I’ve never been closer to finding out, like fulfilling a life long quest We made small talk like all the rest by writing on the wall Maybe a joke, a play on words, no mention of that day at all When suddenly a little ‘Hi’ opened up a chat window Is it time I thought to myself, I replied with ‘Hello’ We spoke of days gone by, why she left our corner of town Told her of the missing years, how life takes you up and brings you down She was with her husband, two little girls, a marriage filled with remorse I was with my second wife, the first had opted for a divorce Both had moved to foreign lands, trying to make another start Wasn’t long before we found we were nine thousand miles apart As we spoke we seemed to get closer, loosing one charade at a time I couldn’t help but think to myself why wasn’t this woman mine Must have been the safety of the distance that gave her the courage to say ‘Did you know, I had a crush on you, in our school going day’ My heart made a dash for the finish line that never seemed to come My mind was in a spiral like a top that had just been spun Why is she telling me now, what good can it possibly do But I felt myself being taken over by a feeling I once knew Do you remember the day our eyes met and I saw the Milky Way I’ve never forgotten, she confessed, it still seems just like yesterday My question was answered, my quest fulfilled, I had a smile on my face But life has a way of throwing surprises, this one felt like a mace Is this really happening, am I reading right, no this cannot be true In the little chat window, her next line to me, said ‘I’ve always loved you’ As I opened the picture she just sent to me, I was Once again faced with the most beautiful eyes, I ever did see Still big and dark, now full of pain she’d been through, as I looked Deep into them right down to her heart, I said ‘I love you too’ Ss |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Welcome to pip!  this was a very sweet, romantic write. I enjoyed it very much. |
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Soul snatcher Junior Member
since 2009-11-24
Posts 29 |
Happy to be here SEA... Thank you for your comment and glad you enjoyed it.... It is very encouraging.... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Welcome to Pip! I enjoyed your ballad very much. It is well written and tells a story to which probably many can relate! Love, Margherita |
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Soul snatcher Junior Member
since 2009-11-24
Posts 29 |
Thank you Margherita..... So happy you enjoyed my ballad.... Sincerely appreciate your comments Love Ss |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Falling into someone's eyes and recognizing a kindred soul is such a phenomena. I enjoyed reading this because it reminded me of another love story I watched unfold with one of my children. Life took them different directions, but I always get the feeling of unfinished business when they encounter one another now. Deja vu. Sweet story. |
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shalisadefa Member
since 2009-08-13
Posts 114 |
How beautiful and how bittersweet! A heart never forgets, so true! And btw, yes you've got talent! Looking forward to your next post. C. |
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Soul snatcher Junior Member
since 2009-11-24
Posts 29 |
Dear James,lassy, shalisadefa....thanks you all for your lovely comments....I am overjoyed and extremely glad you liked it I know how painful it can get......the story is absolutely true.... Thank you once again Sc |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Welcome to Passions in Poetry, Richard -  It looks like you've made yourself comfortable and you're already sharing your fine talents with us. I'll be checking in as you do, and look forward to lots more. You might consider joining us in the Workshop as well - Mike, our Balladeer, is exceptional. I'll get you the other ballad link too. I'm particularly happy to hear that this is a true story. Happy Day! Check your email for a special welcome..  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ss I am so happy that you are among us -- and what a poignant story. You shared so much of {i]you[/i] in this poem -- and I am really liking what I see and read. Again - welcome. Alison |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Really enjoyed this true story taking place only because of our new tecnology. Life brings many surprises. Latearrival |
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Soul snatcher Junior Member
since 2009-11-24
Posts 29 |
Thank you so much Alison....it does feel good to be here and express our selves in a way we know best. The appreciation from everyone is heartwarming. Yes...it all comes from the heart.... Latearrival.....yes the internet has made the world a lot smaller and brought people much closer.....but I know we would have found each other....it was meant to happen.....thank you for your comments...i am glad you liked it... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Welcome to Passions... we're going to enjoy you a lot! |
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