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Betrayal |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert 
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She walks alone in the darkness Her smile as bright as day I wonder if I spoke to her Would she hear the words I say I know too well what makes her smile A love she feels is her own What would she think if I told her If his cover was finally blown? She looks so happy on this night But I’ve rehearsed my ever word Should I share my secret Will she find my words absurd? Her man who makes her world complete He spends his time loving her right He send her flowers and sweet love poems When he is out of her sight But her man belongs to another And shouldn’t be with this young child If his wife knew of the secret It would drive her wild Should I interfere, spill the truth? Will it make a difference in the end? Or shall I just walk past her And once again pretend? That I didn’t see my father Meeting her for a romance And envisioned the heart of my mother Broken without a chance I’ve followed them both quite often I’m sure she doesn’t know Where it is he returns to When he tells her he has to go She must be close to my age An adult but still so naïve And I wonder what kind of stories He is making her believe She walks past me and smiles a bit brighter In the evening I’ve let go by I cannot find the words to say No matter how I try Caught in a battle of right and wrong Where no one will come out ahead I let her pass by once more Without a word being said. ------------------ For sometimes when the Darkness falls, we must surrender, take what is ours, and give what we can, and always remember love is somewhere waiting... |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
You did a great job! Very sad situation. I pray you find the answers. A tragedy like this hurts everyone. ------------------ Julie ------------------------- Thou who has given so much to me, give one thing more: a grateful heart. >George Herbert |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very well written...you did a good job with this subject matter ------------------ Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints in our heart and we are never ever the same. Thank you all for leaving footprints!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wonderful to see you again, azblond. "Without a word being said" is the right answer, I think. Sometimes so much harm can be caused by those acting "with good intentions in the best interest of others." She may thank you - and hate you - at the same time. Things always work out for the best. Time wounds all heels. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
my heart goes out to you azblond and I too pray you find the answers you need......an extraordinary profound piece exceptionally well written..... |
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graham Member
since 1999-07-31
Posts 60South Yorkshire, England |
I'm glad I found your poetry in this busy forum. You have so much to offer, and I really enjoy reading it! [This message has been edited by graham (edited 09-26-1999).] |
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Kelly Member
since 1999-07-03
Posts 145 |
Excellent poem. It's a very sad subject. Sometimes I think it's true "What we don't know won't hurt us." No matter what we say or do. Sometimes people just do what ever they want to do. They don't consider those they're hurting. |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
Thank you all for the wonderful replies...although this is pure fiction on my end, I am sure there is someone somewhere that it applies to, and my heart goes out... ------------------ Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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Silent Silver Junior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 12AZ, USA |
I love poems that speak about the real and so hard world. Subjects like these are so often ignored, and poetry that discusses these issues really hit close to home. It's truthful and beautiful. -In hopes that your heart will not be broken, SS |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well done!  ------------------ Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
azblond, We are not the judge or the jury, but a good poem is a good poem, enjoyed. |
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