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Knowing When Love is Through
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Knowing When Love is Through |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Once an egg is broken, it can never be replaced. Once a word is written, it can never be erased. Once a shoe has worn out, its usefulness has, too And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. Once a flower has wilted, its fragrance disappears. Once a word is spoken, it will echo through the years. Once a match has burned out, it will never flame anew And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. Funny all the time spent on half-forgotten dreams. Funny all the energy we waste on foolish schemes. We wouldn't strike that matchstick to watch it flame anew, Why, then, can't we know enough To know when love is through? So, on we go, relentlessly, in spite of tears and pain Trying to stop the leaves from falling Trying to stop the rain, But, once a heart is broken, it will always be in two, And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. |
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fjones Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 98MS |
Beautiful! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You have to stop...I'm getting confused..this has now become my favorite of your poems..I don't know how much more I can take...you are too darn good!!!!!! Bordering on greatness here... |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Wishing there could be a way to reopen the magic We must press on, although I know, it certainly is tragic. I could never love someone else the way that I loved you You wish and I wish that our love wasn't through. There never really is a way to relight that old flame And we both know that if we try, it will not be the same All good things come to an end, as a fire will die So I speak to you these words: thank you and goodbye. I wrote this reply right now sitting at the computer-your poems inspire me Balladeer. Hope to have one of my own posted soon. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
What can I say?? You have to publish.....have you published?....and if so......where can I purchase it? Beautiful!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth...you certainly did a GREAT job just sitting there and knocking that out. It's good...and accurate. Sometimes.. goodbye and thank you..are the only things to say. Sally.. No, I haven't. Publishers don't share your enthusiasm. I thank you for yours. |
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Leigh Anne Junior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 48Scottsboro, AL USA |
Wow, the works i read by you continually grasp the strings of my heart! This is definately my favorite work by far...keep up the great work, you are an inspiration to us all! |
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Soleil Member
since 1999-06-12
Posts 113 |
Ditto on the "beautiful." |
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ChristelleS Junior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 15San Diego, Ca. U.S.A. |
There are so many of your writings that touch me. This I believe to be #1. You have a gift...I would love to be able to express my feelings half as well as you. ------------------ Christelle S. |
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milt Junior Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 18whitley city ky usa |
absolutely great! this is only the second poem of yours I've read and am looking forward to reading more |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all very, very much for your kind words. They keep me going. |
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Krystal Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 140Shelton,WA USA |
Balladeer... This is wonderful!!!! I am very impressed. This is a work of art. Plus, it is full of wisdom. Keep up the good work!!! ------------------ Shannon D. Montgomery ("Krystal") |
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Dusk Treader
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Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
My friend pointed my in your ballad's direction, I must say I owe that friend a big thank you for showing me such wonderful, work and I must thank you for showing it to us all! P.S. If you can get a publisher (What's wrong with them?) send me a line, I want a copy! ------------------ *Dusk Treader* pacing the path between dark and light. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all. Dusk Treader, I am the one who owes the thanks to all of you. "If a tree falls in the forest.........." Thanks again. |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
everyone with a broken heart needs to read this one, as the Eagles put it a couple of years ago Get over It ------------------ one night at the airport...Childhood Memories...eight short weeks...your countenance...just watching tv...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J....Feel the need?...serving wench...the mistress...stolen hours...devotion...Master...apart |
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Starfish Junior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 34New Zealand |
Your poem contains so much wisdom....Im in awe. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Dear Sir, The magic you possess that enlightens all of us here, has a bountiful energy. You are an inspiration, yet even so much more then that. You need to get yourself an agent, and he will find a publisher for you. You are much to gratifying to be left unnoticed by the world. |
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swan Member
since 1999-07-19
Posts 58california, usa |
oh boy that was a good one!! where do you come up with the ideas for all these amazing poems? Swan |
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blueloon Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 161NY |
How I wish mymind would works like yours, cause if it did it would open many doors! What beautiful words you continue to create! blueloon |
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swan Member
since 1999-07-19
Posts 58california, usa |
oh boy that was a good one!! where do you come up with the ideas for all these amazing poems? Swan |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What in the world could I possibly say to repay you for your kind comments? Thank you all so very, very much. |
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IsabelleSkye Member
since 1999-06-27
Posts 253 |
although maybe in a rare occasion, love can be nurtered back to a flame from a flicker, but will it last? Is it real? Will it die down again at a later date? Answer this and I guarantee you will have answered most of the problems addressing alot of people today  Izzzzzzzzzzzzzy ------------------ "I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than to be crowded on a velvet cushion." .....Henry David Thoreau |
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Mystic Junior Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 13 |
Wow Balladeer! Great poem! It's simply beautiful. Please continue your fantastic poetry! |
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DeadlyMoonspell New Member
since 1999-07-21
Posts 6lansdowne,pa usa |
I am feeling this way right now !! is my love through? i think it is ! : ( |
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CastleHoward Junior Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 20 |
That last verse... is a knockout. |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
one word...WOW |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Love visiting the archives.... |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart, didn't I say you always had an outstanding talent. Utterly wonderful flow, poetry rarely gets better than this, yours does, but then it is exceptional. First class kid, this is definitely a must as a repost, you can't expect those newbies and others to trek down here, they might be allergic to all sorts. Isn't it amazing how much treasure is lying here? And so much of it with your name stamped in gold on it too.  love as always Mushy    Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Balladeer, Since I can't sleep, I went looking And I found this.. and wow. It brought tears to my eyes. We have all been here, afraid to admit the truth. Afraid to be alone. I'm glad I found this.  Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Tara, you sweet lady.....thank you so much for your tiptoe through my past works...I appreciate you |
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Apachecat906 Member
since 2001-09-04
Posts 217Michigan, USA |
I'm glad Tara found this too, its perfect. Silly publishers who have overlooked you, they ought to be fired. I loved this line because it's such a great question: Funny all the energy we waste on foolish schemes. We wouldn't strike that matchstick to watch it flame anew, Why, then, can't we know enough To know when love is through? I don't know. I just don't know. Maybe cuz love does some impossible things. Sigh. Keep up the good - I mean amazing - work |
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ppc442 New Member
since 2002-06-20
Posts 3 |
Thank you...I needed a good cry, this is what mind knows...but my heart isn't listening... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I understand....hearts have a way of not listening when they don't like the words.. Thank you for reading and I wish you luck... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer You sure know how to touch with heart, my heart.  |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
exactly Just looking through the archives. This one struck my life the closest right now. I will not bend to the cowardice of a silent judgement. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I can't tell which year I liked your writing better...well...I guess it's ALL "deer", all put together...no matter what is going on in life...it's all beautifully you. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
This one should have reached the top by now.True words,spoken as only you can do. marty |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
How in the heck do I always miss the good ones? This is beautiful !! and I so agree with you. Sometimes we just don't know when enough is enough, or when it's really through. Goodness knows, sometimes I look back and think that I may have been asking for punishment haha Once again, a splendid write and I am reminded how much I love and miss your writing. Tima I may hate myself in the morning - but I'm gonna love you tonight |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You and I must think alike. Just posted something similar. marty |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
It's hard to move on, but im very sure you are aware of that nice write my friend |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this is absolutely heart felt and done so beautifully...incredible write Mike. Loved this, would make a great song. |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
Sometimes, even though you know it's true, you've built so much together that you tend, to give up and not try to start anew, but stay together to the bitter end. I much enjoyed your thought provoking and well written words, Sir. MoonShadow . |
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ladylisa Member
since 2007-04-29
Posts 342Florida USA |
Absolutely beautiful!!!! |
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