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True Love Is... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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True Love True love is not forgiving.... it simply accepts, it smiles in pain, kisses when hurt, dances in the rain. True love is not shouting... it whispers in silence, it speaks from the heart, talks from the eyes, lips never have to part. True love is not judgemental... it listens before reacting, it hears what is said, opens heart to tears, honesty it will not dread. True love does not hold a grudge... it forgets harsh words, it passes them on through, open to sharing mistakes, ending in "I love you". True love does not ask... it is simply given in faith, it is accepted in trust, knows in every little way what is..simply is a must. True love "IS" what we have... it is the ears that listen with the heart, it is the soul of what we keep pure, it is the good and the bad that we must always endure. No longer will you hear me say... those three little words "I love you", as they have been replaced by three more that say so eloquently what is so very true, I love "US" is what now makes me soar. Mark Bohannan No imagery just felt a need to say it. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 09-16-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark, my friend...this is exactly what true love is...you have captured it with your heart...and with your words and it makes me happy to know you have...Hugs! Beautifully written! |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
every word of this is so true! youve captured true love perfectly! ~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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Magnificent poem and well written Liz |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Exquisite. Just felt the need to say it. *winks* and hugs |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Mark described so beautifully and perfectly sigh.... this one brought a huhe smile to my face... I am off to express my love to someone now. wonderful poem. The softest thing in the world Will overcome the hardest.Non-being can enter where there is no space". Taoist saying |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
This goes perfectly with "Sogno"..  ) Beautifully expressed Mark HUGS "If you always do what you've always done You'll always be where you are right now." Author Unknown |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
I loved this. Every word you wrote speaks the truth. What I like is how I love you gets replaced with I love US.........beautiful work here as always. Jenn E |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Mark, A very truthful poem..and very well written.. as usual  Once again I'm glad I stopped in.rp25 |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I am trying to believe that true love happens. It is very hard to really believe at times yanno? This was a wonderful poem. ~Heather |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Mark, you have dotted every "i" and crossed every "t". Excellently defined, sir |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ You've a heart that speaks volumes. I love that about you. I like the easily spoken quality of this piece. *Hugs*, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
"no imagery"?? Oh silly cowboy...the images you painted were by far the finest you have penned...there is no picture of love to go by...it's not something you could paint a picture of and say..."yep, that's love" But beyond a shadow of a doubt I see that you know love...have felt love and see love. This is simply perfect Mark...((hugs)) to you sweet cowboy...I loved it! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
all I can say is "ditto" to the words of a wise butterfly. me |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
I would love to buy a card that has this very verse on it....This is so beauiful. Bonnie |
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Cheryl Flemming Member
since 2000-09-14
Posts 102 |
Truly beautiful and wonderfully expressed. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful sentiments, Mark! Very lovely! Denise |
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ddgoose Member
since 2000-07-25
Posts 250Baltimore, MD, USA |
Mark True love is all that you have written and much, much more. Beautifully penned. didi |
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BirdeeB Member
since 2000-09-16
Posts 106USA |
That made me think of the way me and boyfriend are that was great, I sent it to him to show him, i hope you don't mind, i put your name on it, it sent shivers up and down my spine.. BirdeeB |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
True love is>>>> your words are so devine! You've captured the essence of True love, a short summary would be---- actions speak louder than words. But in your case vice versa for your words are so beautiful! |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Mark, your work, as always, is outstanding. You are indeed a talented poet and you have crafted some words of wisdom here. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
It's a relief to know that there are people out there who remember these important truths about love. Thanks for sharing! I love it! sp |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Ok, brother, I have to admit that this one brought tears to my eyes. Check your e-mail later for a personal message. Your loving sister, Cathy Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~This is truly brilliant Mark!! I simply loved this piece!!~ ~Cherie~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Martie-Thank you my friend...different for me but still from my heart. Dawn-Perfectly? Thank you but I think the only TRUE way to capture it is in ones heart. Liz-Thank you my friend for ALL you are and say. We cherish you. serenity-yeppers....sometimes the need just needs to come out.*winking back at you* and taking many many more hugs.  Thank you much.Brian-Take it and run my friend and show her your heart....you can't ever lose that way. RainbowGirl-And also Raspberry tea my friend.....Thank you much Jenn E- When it gets to the point of I love "US" then you know it is an eternity of many eternities. Thank you my friend. rp25-I am ALWAYS glad when you drop in and thank you for you dedication to me...hope I never let you down with my words. Heather-IT does believe me but a couple of months ago I would have agreed with you. In time you will see...I have no doubt. Thank you. Balladeer-Sir, Have I told you how much I appreciate you and your sincere ways. Never doubt that I do. Thank you so very much. Marge-My hearts speaks for me in so many ways of late. I am merely trying to keep up with it. Love you my friend. hugs and kisses to you Holly-If you find it perfect then it hit where it was aimed my sweet. Now admit it...sometimes a cowboy just has to be silly to get YOUR attention. Thank you my angelic friend of the heartJan-Using that "D" word could have serious consequences you know.LOL....leave it up to you to make me smile when I was trying so hard to just be mellow. Thank you my dearest friend and huge hugs to you. Bonnie-So print it....take it to Hallmark and use it. You have my written permission to do so. Thank you so much and that is one heck of a compliment and I am both honored and humbled Cheryl-Thank you much Denise-Thank you my friend. Always nice to see your name on my threads didi-Much much more for sure....could never be put into words to capture ALL it's essence. Thanks so much BirdeeB-Of course I don't mind...are you silly or something....I am so very honored by that. Thank you as I blush  EagleOne-Thank you so much kind sir. I am glad to see you back among my threads. You are a talent all of your own as well. snowpants-Don't know if I remember them or are just learning them but they are here now and that is what counts. Thank you much. Cathy-Tears?????? wwwwoooooohhhhhooooo..love bringing tears to my sister's eyes. Love you girl and thank you. Beth-I am so glad you loved it. Thanks for always being there and sharing your heart and words with me. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 09-17-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Looks like you finally took that leap of faith...beautiful |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Paula-Yep...took it....don't think I had a choice in the matter though. I am not complaining at all believe me....once it is written in the stars then you just have to let it shine. Thank you much. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Mark...you have penned a lengthy conversation i had this weekend with a very good friend of mine about expectations...and acceptance....wow this could not have come at a better time...and it isn't your usual style...maybe it's the angels sending your words of wisdom my way!! ....I like it!!!Great writing and sooo true....if only more people could feel this way!! I just can't say enough which probably means I will say too much!!! Nice job!! Julie :) |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Well, you just wrote, in one page, what people try to explain in entire books. Just an excellent poem, Mark. I think I'll go share this with someone who can read it from your perspective! Trev. There are thoughts which are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the posture of the body, the soul is on its knees. ~~Victor Hugo~~ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
As always, Mark, this is incredible. Love should always be like this, your heart is beautiful - the woman in your life is very lucky to have such a romantic like you Please publish a book of your poetry someday!Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Mark, I'm not surprised at the splendid write you've penned here... This poem brings sighs N smiles to my Sunday morning... I picked up the newspaper this morn and saw a quote "One feeling frees us from the weight and pain of life and that is LOVE"... ain't it so =) [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 09-17-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Julie-I would listen to you ramble like that all day long...are you kidding...who wouldn't when you praise so heavily. Good for the ego you are. Hope you get things worked out soon. Thank you for all that you did say. Trew-Thank you so much and please share it with whomever you wish. Melissa-WOW....what a wonderful reply...I am at a loss of words so please accept my many thanks to you. Publish? HHMMMMMMmmm to be honest with you...I dont feel that I would be good enough for that but I do thank you so very much. There is one of mine in the one Ron is printing now. Hope to see you in there as well. CocoBaci-Yes it is so and thank you for sharing that with me. Also thank you so much for your kind replies always. You are appreciated much. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Encapsulating Treasures is what you do best, cowboy! And in this one, you've managed to press out a diamond. Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
True love... devine description of love. Deb |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Mark, this is simply perfect!!! You have penned the perfect picture of what true love should be......... Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Karilea-A heart of gold you have my friend...perfect setting for that diamond. Thank you very much. Deb-Thank you so much and your reply is devine as well. Marina-Thank you much....I do so look forward to these brief moments with you. |
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