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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA 
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Did I expect < !signature-->perfection? As if such a thing, ever did exist. Why such expectations, when I am imperfection. Ilness comes in many colors of gray. Is this one my cross, or gift..? choices.. To remain mired in dissapointment, and self-pity... or grow to learn that love is only love, with no expectations, and only real if unconditional. This choice is mine, and love the braver choice. Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton [This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (edited 12-28-2000).] |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Oh the expectations of love! Who puts them in our mind anyway. I hear the agony of struggling with living in an imperfect world, as an imperfect being- yet seeking the best qualities of the best and most enduring thing of all--Love. And I appreciate the realism here. Love is NOT that all rosy thing, unless of course you count the thorns as well. But the emphasis of Love is not in the perfection of it in receiving- but the perfecting of it in the giving--and the acceptance of it to whatever degree, it comes- be thankful-or as you say-Unconditional love! Thank you for a most worthy sharing of your Heart, David [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 12-28-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very wise words, Ellie! Great poem! Denise |
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wordancer Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809VA |
quote: Wonderful, this part really hits home for me. Thanks for putting my emotions/thoughts into your words, for me to see and understand more fully. -wordancer "Come...dance with me, into my world of words." |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Ilness comes in many colors of gray. I like this grouping..it's giving me ideas..*s thank you ellie...*and David your response was wonderful...and food for thought, also ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Ellie, You have delved deep into attitudes regarding love, what is reasonable and what is unrealistic. Once again your wisdom gained by your experiences and maturity shines brightly, though meshed with pain. Loves' unrealistic expectations only leaves room for disappointment. Thoughtful poem here! Dennis :^) |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
It isn't the bowl of cherries we thought it was going to be, is it? true love prevails, no matter what..lovely poem Ellie..  the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
This is a very introspective, thoughtful and thought-provoking poem, Ellie. We grow up on tales of happily ever after, and reality can be a shock. Nevertheless, love is not only the braver choice, but the better one, and I think you have made that choice. Thanks for sharing this.To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
ellie, i only hope that i will get to be as self-assured as you and pen such thoughtful gems too... sigh....  |
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