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Ships In The Night
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Ships In The Night |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I will never forget the surprise in your eyes- You looked like you’d just seen a ghost. I had to look twice before I realized, It was you I had once loved the most. The miles and the years, they just disappeared Like we were alone in the room... The emotional pain, like a guttering flame- Threatened our souls to consume. “Why did you leave me, and cause me to grieve”? There were tears welling up in your eyes. And, dear, as you spoke, the lump in my throat Would not allow a reply. The years fell away, it was just yesterday- With you walking close at my side, So happy were we, for you’d just told me- That you were becoming my bride. Why did I run? I’ve oft asked myself- To this I can only reply- I feared all the strings, you were clipping my wings And the wild geese can’t help but to fly. The miles and the years, the toil and the tears- My darling, I guess we both changed- Coincidence brought us together again.. Or was it Divinely arranged? What’s that you said? Your love is long dead? I guess that is surely your right- One toast to the past, is all that I ask- Like ships we will pass in the night. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Dolphins3 Member
since 1999-09-30
Posts 135Wisconsin |
Beautiful poem Gunslinger. Very heart felt poem.  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful reading, Gunslinger! Captivating, as usual! Denise |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
AWWW- it's nice to see a sentimental side to ya hun!!! The ending was so sad GS, now I want you to smile- for being the caring man you are, no matter what happens!!! ( now doesn't that feel better??  )Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Gunslinger, I like your style. Another good one, but yet sad. Wishing you well. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
You write so beautiful. The story you tell is so sad. I was drawn in and captivated. -SEA |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Gunslinger, how is it that you take such a poignant, painful yet beautiful moment such as what you've gifted us with in your poem, and make it even more poignant, painful, and yes, beautiful? Your writing takes those moments and gives them back to us tenfold with a new emotion and renewed reflection. You, my friend, are a poetic treasure. Loved this one. Claire |
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