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As A Lover, Not A Friend
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As A Lover, Not A Friend |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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 As A Lover, Not A Friend She touched me in a way I'd never been touched before, as a lover, not a friend. She touched me as if her heart suddenly found life after death, and the only reality in all of existence, was me. She touched me as if her soul was shown the way to heaven and was told I was it's task to fulfill, the golden stairs it had to climb, the gates through which it had to pass. She touched me as if she loved me, life was all that we had, and she and I were meant to be. She touched me as if she wanted to, as if her soul longed for nothing else, as if I was everything to her. She touched me, in a way I'd never been touched before, in a way only she could have done. She touched me, thirty-seven years ago. © wesley james beard, jr. march 2011 (revised)  [This message has been edited by jwesley (04-14-2011 11:36 AM).] |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
How absolutely precious! Again with the perfect photos. What a celebration of your love! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It is fantastic to hear about the ones that worked. I guess there are more than we think, because most people don't write poetry about the ones that worked, just the tragedy of those that didn't. Nicely done, j. ~ At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war. ~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
What lovely words and pictures to take us through the years. Thank you for sharing something so wonderful in these days of ... easy come, easy go. Helen |
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twistedpup Member
since 2011-02-25
Posts 115 |
i liked the repeating phrase "she touched me as" its made the poem more real, also the last line "she touched me 37 years ago" great ending. *hugs* |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Thank you for writing this.I agree with Jerry Pat, not enough poems like these.My love and I lasted 47 years until Cancer took it's toll.Keep on keep on. best to you, jo |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
As it should be, like a dream come true. Just hugs, and thanks for sharing your love. Where's the hanky alert anyway?? |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You both still have the same smile and I can see the love you share. Thank you, Jimmy, for this - it's wonderful to get to know you just a bit more. Alison |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes! Congratulation on 37 yrs! kat >^..^< |
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dreamgal Member
since 2011-03-17
Posts 442 |
Oh what a tribute to you and both of you as an example of what love and devotion are. My father just passed a couple of yrs ago, him and my mother were married 54 yrs. She still struggles everyday, but we try and hold her up the best we can. But you and your wifes real love and commitment reminded me of theres. What a beautiful thing to see. ANd the photos they were awesome. Thanks for sharing!!! Dreamgal |
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rosepetals36 Member
since 2010-07-09
Posts 137Pa |
 I loved this!! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thank you ALL, my friends, for your awesome comments. Heart-throbs to each of you. j. |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
this is one of the best love poems i've ever read...just beautiful like the love you share :0 There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Fairytales are written about imagined happiness. Your poetry is about real and earned happiness. You have both truly made your own happiness. Congratulations and celebrations! You deserve each other and I am very glad you found each other. Love the poem sandwiched in between the photos! Most impressive. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
life was all we had, and she and I were meant to be. Your smiles and your words confirm each other's message. This is indeed a very beautiful song of gratitude for your love. Love, Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is so sweet. Love it, Ida |
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