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Love and Marriage |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio 
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Their lives were never perfect, At times, much more than rough. So many said, "It just takes love." Sometimes that's not enough. They grew apart, day by day While time just passed them by. He took for granted what they had... Turned deaf ear to her cry. Her heart cried out for all she'd missed And found love in another. A "perfect match," or so she thought... They'd finally found eachother. Romance blossomed, again time flew, But in this lies took place. Her marriage all but ending, Was "him" she must now face. Exploding anger, tears, regret The lies came to the front. She told him the truth finally... "The love is gone." Quite blunt. Shocked, confused, he questions "why?" Not willing to presume. She reminds him how he let her go. There was nothing left to resume. So, they carried on their separate lives, Though still married yet in name. Her heart belonged to another... This was no lover's game. They talked about a future. She thought about the past. Many a year she spent married And was told that this would last. She made a choice that broke her heart. She had to close a door. The future could not happen And her past meant to her more. So, there they stood, a new beginning, Remembering all they shared. They must find a way together, Recapture love and show they cared. It would not be an easy road. She did more than break a heart, But through understanding, forgiveness... They made a wonderful, new start. [This message has been edited by Sally S. (edited 02-02-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Sad and hopeful all in one...very good poem Sally! Hope you are ok!  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
If there is a chance to save a marriage that is the best route to take. I'm sure many blessings will come out of the hardships endured in the past. Well done, Sally! You've expressed the tension and heartbreak and hope in this very well! Denise |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I agree with Denise....and such a sad poem with a wonderful happy ending!! Take Care Bridgette  Creation of woman from the rib of Man: She was not made from his head to top him; nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him; but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved." |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Love has many flowers .. some not so colorful From what you've described, you may find a seed has already taken root Wishing you all the best Rex }<{{{{o> |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
There may have been more there all along that was not recognized. A wonderful ending Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sally- This speaks to the hearts of many. You did it with great feeling. Sometimes the things we want cost too much, but we pay the price. It gladdens our hearts when we find what we got a bargain ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Sally such a wonderful discription of the scale we hold in our heart... I'm happy to read that all is given to her first commitment, now what ever happens she know's she gave it all.. If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink Vlh. visit my site~ http://www.hsanet.net/user/dkm/hellomy.htm |
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fc Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 130 |
wow, I too am standing at that door, though I do not have a love to say goodbye to, I have the decision to make, beautiful work |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sally this is great. Troubled waters in marriages, I've been there! I like your ending to this! Wonderful writing. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I've stood in that doorway before, know it can be a hard decision  |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Sharon, I'm doing much better now...Thank you. Denise, I've always admired your work. Your kind words are very welcome. Bridgette, yes... a happy ending. Thank you. Rex, seems this root is pretty strong indeed. My thanks to you for the read. Liz, yes...and thank goodness it wasn't too late. Marge, a price that will be paid for the rest of our days, I'm sure. Thank you for the comments. Tori, Exactly. fc, Be strong. What more can I say? Thank you. WhtDove, I like happy ending too! Thanks!Ruth, It's been rough...but looks like we made it! (Wasn't that a song? giggle) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sally, sometimes it takes almost losing something to find out how much you really have. Sometimes it's too late. I am so happy that, in your case, it wasn't. Best wishes, Sally. You deserve the best Life can offer. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Thank you, Michael. You're very sweet, though I'm not sure exactly what I deserve. ((((Huggles)))) Love ya! |
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