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Knowing When Love is Through...............#1
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Knowing When Love is Through...............#1 |
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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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I bow to the King of Poetry. Can't keep up. Perfect verse, as usual, great subject. Loved it Liz |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
Nicely done my good man. Sounds like an emotional argument to me. INclan |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
This is so true.... Excellent work, Balladeer, this touched me... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very wise words Balladeer  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Balladeer~ This is just perfect. '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.' What sensible sensitivity. A keeper to be sure. Love you ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Great poem and sage advice...Mind if I put this on the refrigerator? Er, never mind... But another addition to 'my special book' fer sure. Thank you sir. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, That's what you keep saying. Loved the poem. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Tell me, who'll stop the rainnnn? Lovely piece, Balladeer! Corinne |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Some things we just can't live without! Excellent writing, glad to see this one come around again. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"Trying to stop the leaves from falling Trying to stop the rain," I cannot fathom being as poetically~minded as you...this is superb in word and message. ~ Claire |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
It's hard to let go of though isn't it...like if we don't say it outloud then it's not true. You have done a magnificent job kind sir |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Liz...Let's call it a draw and just keep writing INclan..That it is. Those are the toughest kinds. Thank you. Mistikman..That's the best praise one can give. I thank you. Hoot...When an owl says wise, I am appreciative! Always good to hear from you. Marge...Yes, it's sensible but not always easy to follow. I appreciate your wonderful words, my friend Serenity...I would be honored to be on your refrigerator...and so would my poem  Thank you very much!Sy...Love from you is devine. Corinne...A favorite song of mine! Thank you. Dovey...Thank you for remembering Claire..I take that as a high compliment coming from someone who writes romantic verse as well as you do. Butterflies..Yep, one of the hardest things there are. Knowing and doing can be two completely different things. Glad you liked it. |
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Ravenlearns2fly Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 71 |
2 let go , I just can't do it; i will keep his love with-in my heart 4 ever. great poem!!!! Raven |
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Angel Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551Pennsylvania |
It made me cry...You are absolutely amazing ~Susie~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Wonderful writing you have here. Your words always did captivate me. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
O.K. I get the point...and yet somehow we hold on to the hope that love will find a way...foolishly in most cases...so I will let this sink into my head. James |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm sending you back to your archives more often, Deer...  |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
I should have read this when you originally posted it. You are a wise man, m'Deer. doreen |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I remember when I read this the first time and the impact it had on me. It still does. Great writing, Balladeer! Denise |
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seti@home Junior Member
since 1999-11-28
Posts 24 |
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bal: Well, that's it then, I'm destined to live on scrambled eggs, to be silent and walk bare-footed (on cobblestones at that) for the rest of my life... Thank heavens you didn't add it would leave us naked...*g*HUSG |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
But , wait , they put Humpty Dumpty back together again ... Seriously Sir .... this is a thinker ... I applaud your talent .... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
For a long time I've believed that love is forever...through broken hearts a plenty...I think that people just change and move in different directions, but the love...It should, (if bitterness could be left behind) remain in sweet memory. Wonderful poem! |
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Windrider Silverbreeze Junior Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 33 |
I am inded captivated. I have a poem for you sometime on my next postings. Something I feel you of all would understand. Thank you for writting such a beautiful piece. |
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AndreaA02 New Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 8Corpus Christi, TX |
Worded to perfection...purely untouchable. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to more to come! Truly, Andrea |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
sniff yuh perfectly said |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
MM...if you get any better, I'm going to become a weeping idoit! Man, you touch my heart and capture my soul! Love ya! |
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