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My Friend
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My Friend |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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My Friend my friend, you see- I must release, release the love, which is no more no more the pain of letting go letting go the hate which binds us binds us now where once we, we, were held tight held tight in the embrace of love and friendship, friendship... my friend, you see- I must release, you. . "I don't claim to be a wise man, a poet or a saint. Just another man who's searching for a better way. But my heart beats loud as thunder for the things that I believe. Sometimes I want to run for cover, sometimes I want to scream." Jon Bon Jovi |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Sometimes letting go is the only way to go... Elizabeth "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" -The Crucible |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Um. Sweetie, I know I pulled an April Fools joke on you, I hope this isn't about me! It's wonderful by the way!  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
This is both visually and emotionally stirring, Chris...so nice...so sad. ~ Claire |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Christopher** The depth that you write with is wondrous. The pain of letting go often surmounts the pain of hanging on. You captured that well. Your writing is a gift of which I am a blessed recipient...Thank you. **Angel Wing Hugs** for they ask nothing in return. Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Christopher~ Sometimes you astonish me with your work ... this is one of those times. The feelings are powerful and the format is so appealing. Hugs to you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Another beaut' Chris! |
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CherylLynnMckee Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 215 |
excellent poem...I loved the format..wonderful writing. |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
So feathery and gentle...also very sad. Truly lovely work, Chris. *Krista Knutson* As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins. ~*Albert Schweitzer*~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Once released, friendships that are true might just flourish even more... Nice job, Christopher..  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Letting go is never easy  |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
This gave me a feeling of "holding my breath" while I read it - it's like it was spoken with someone's last breath, you know? When one decides to let go, it's usually such an emotional event, that those last words are almost whispered through tears...this portrayed that beautifully. I see you writing this with your head bowed in exhaustion from it all. Hang in there...keep purging.  |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
-chris i am honored, for this is the first piece of you work i have read. this was really powerful and captured so many emotions. letting go of a friend is hard enough. but letting go of a friend and love at the same time is even harder. however, you seem to possess quite a deal of strength in your character. sometimes the only thing left to do is to let someone go. and in return you may be suprised at what occurs because of that. take care. amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Perhaps I should have been listening to Motley Crue's "You're all I need" when I read this. Release can mean many things you know....LOL Just kidding bud, there is a time for all things... release being one of them. Far better than clinging to a bitterness that once tasted oh so sweet. You done good on this one... as usual, our emotions seem to run parallel. Michael |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
~Christopher The way you put this together is just superb  Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
I don't think I'll comment on the emotional content of this one, my friend, as I feel that all that needed to be said has been said in previous replies. I will say, however, that this was very well structured for the effect that (I think) you intended -- linking the lines with common words worked very well here. Hugs anyway. --Me Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Your work is a pleasure to behold, you capture the feeling so very well. So very difficult and painful to let go sometimes. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Wow Chris. I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. Heavy, deep, awe inspiring. BAM! Excellent. |
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