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---Stranger In The Crowd---
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
---Stranger In The Crowd--- The stranger in the crowd Stays just within my sight. I never can catch up to her, Though I try with all my might. I see her everywhere, it seems, But do not know her name. I know her when I see her, But she’s never quite the same. Eyes of piercing green one day, Are golden brown the next. The cover changes day to day, But constant is the text. Her face is always different, Changing all the while. But I always know her when she turns, To ‘Cast a precious smile.’ Finally I stop to rest. She walks beyond my view. I worry not, she'll soon be back, Disguised as someone new. Some men see things as they are and ask "WHY ?" I see things as they could be and ask "WHY NOT ?" |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Oh man, Stranger - This is excellent!!! It flows, it is profound, it speaks right to the heart of hope and love. And, it is also playful. That is a mix that is almost impossible to pull off, and you did it with aplomb. Incredible theme! I love it. |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
well, longjohn summed it up splendidly! so all i can say is "ditto"! loved this! ~Dawn "Steady as it comes, right down to you, I've said it all, so maybe we're a Bliss of another kind" Bliss-Tori Amos |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
LngJhnAg, Thank you so much for your kind assessment, this was one of the more important poems to me. I wanted to convey what is happening on the "other side" of the chase. TLS |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
delightful and so mystical, whew!! you've penned this most exquisitely. |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Dawn & Rosebud, We put our hearts on a website in hopes that someone reads what we feel and it touches a cord. Thank you for taking the time to read my feelings and for your kind comments TLS |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Excellent work.....those strangers are friends and lovers waiting to happen...I really enjoyed this piece~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, you succeeded, stranger. I could certainly feel what you were feeling when you wrote this piece and you did a wonderful job with it.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great job, indeed! *S* I enjoyed! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I keep reading this over and over because it touches me deeply. You never know what form love will take and who knows who the love of your life might be? Wonderful write and its going in my library |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Butterflies_dont_cry, You wrote : "Excellent work.....those strangers are friends and lovers waiting to happen..." I can only hope you are right, if only I could catch one just once *S* Balladeer, Thank you kind sir. If only our words can show our feelings to others, maybe we'll think twice before we do what was done to us....... ahh the potential impact of poerty. suthern, Thank you, thank you ....... I am paying special attention to catch some of your pieces Pauls Finn, A library add is (to my mind) one of the kindest forms of praise I am honored. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Very enjoyable read! Almost reads like there should be sequel! Corinne |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Excellent read, Stranger. Looking forward to reading more from you. |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Eloise, this is the first I've seen you here, are you reading or are you writing too?? I'll be watching for your stuff. Corinne, That'smy beautiful little girls middle name, a gift from her daddy. Thanks for the compliment ...... a sequel .....hummmmmmmmm TLS |
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