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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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If I had only spoken As I saw her walk my way Or gave some kind of token There were things I had to say.. Perhaps she would have smiled at me Or stopped to say hello And felt love burn inside of me Or seen my face aglow. If I had only said one word, Some phrase or clever line From some past anecdote I'd heard I knew she would be mine! But I couldn't even mutter One small thing, for Heaven's sake! My throat could only stutter And my knees would only shake. And, before I could overcome it, Before I could beg her stay My imaginary lover Calmly turned and walked away. If I had only spoken... But I didn't, and the pain Of lonliness unbroken Will forevermore remain. |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
i know that feeling all to well, the regrets "if only...." *sigh*  ------------------ Childhood Memories...your countenance...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J... serving wench...stolen hours...devotion...Master...apart... |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Another great post by Balladeer. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
That's really sweet, Balladeer. You have such a haunting air of sadness, but you manage not to sound self-pitying. I really like this! |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Waft every crest upon your destined sea Embrace the Wave of Serendipity Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity...  |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
veey good, so the rumors I "hear" about the great "Balladeer" may very well be true. I would like you to take a look at some of my works, if you please, especially NIGHT MAGIC. Thank you very much for your thoughts ------------------ "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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~one voice~ Senior Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 664Billings, MT USA |
Balladeer, this one is really special. I suppose there are some personal feelings that your work has stirred inside me. I love your work! ~one voice~ |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Perhaps it's a good thing you didn't speak! She'd be falling at your feet - lusting after you and your golden tongue. It could be a curse you know...women in the Doctor's office, the checkout girl at the grocery store, the salesgirl in WalMart...they would line up on your street just to be near you! There...better now? |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Perhaps....you should speak next time. You never know what might happen.....um...do you? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all for your comments. deVine one, you put a smile on my face! Actually, they line up now....but only if they are bill collectors or process servers! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman" comes to mind. ------------------ Sunshine Words will always express our feelings true. ~~~ KRJ Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
It made me think of an old saying: Love enters a man through his eyes; A woman through her ears. Beware what you say or you could be in possession of a harem. |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer, If my memory serves me right there is much more to this one than the brilliant verses printed here... sandman |
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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228 |
those cursed missed opportunities...  i've had lots of those. Loved the way you expressed it. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 Here I am!!! Try again... lol glad this was brought back up as I enjoyed it.  "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
On my way, Susan!!!!  Thanks, Tex, for reviving this corpse |
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