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If I Were Going to Need You (Temptress Challenge)
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If I Were Going to Need You (Temptress Challenge) |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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I'd need not to be clear hearted Clear headed I don't need another ache I would not allow it to have started My heart does not need another break So if I were going to need you It would happen as it had With heart's consent and open arms Knowing I'm being bad I'd say what I have said before "I didn't plan for this to happen" Declare my feelings right up front Say aloud and with my pen Need's a very strong word It comes with lots of meaning And after many years of adult I'm much more into leaning Picture two old seniors Moving slowly down life's lane Leaning on each other Struggling with old age bane I'm not that old, may never be But the concept's good and true Need is not the word I'd use Lean is better for us two If I were going to need you I guess I'd be near death's door And I'd want you to hold me Just love me - nothing more But standing tall and free now I can love and take it too I give you wings and roots to choose I'll stick to you like glue And that's a need I can't deny Like sunshine and like rain If I'm to grow as I want you to We both need to sustain I do need you ~You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. ~ Billy Wilder |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wilfred, simply delightful, as are you.  Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Lovely thoughts, Wifred, and so well said. Dee |
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CAMERON UNDERWOOD Junior Member
since 2000-08-31
Posts 26 |
Expressed very well. I've been there...oh a few times. There will always be someone special that no matter what will be there even through difficult times. Best wishes |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--This reads so sweet and true, just like you...touched my heart, it did. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Kathry- a delightful response from a delightful poet - who could ask for more? Dee- I thought I rambled a bit - but thank you - call it stream-of conscious Poetry. Thanks CAMERON- That is the key - and the deciding factor - JMHO - thanks Martie - If I could touch your heart this once - It would - it would at least be a token for all the many times your poetry has touched mine Thank you |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wil, this want's to be with the others so BTTT you go. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
There's much wisdom in your words, my friend - this is certainly a philosophy I believe in...  |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Not only does he please us with his poetry he teaches us lessons in life as well. Wonderful writing sir...and let me tell you....the message you send with it is all so true and leaning is the sign that a love has grown in friendship and that is when love turns to being "IN" love and those are the ones that last. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Kethry- (big grin) thanks Nan- I'm glad we share Mark - I sincerely hope it not only lasts - but continues to grow. Thanks ~S~ ~You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. ~ Billy Wilder |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
The leaning more than needing. I like that ...chanson~ Music, tonal clear & pure, Caresses the harshest of curves. -Song of Gesture |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What beautifully touching sentiments you've penned here Wilfred. The wisdom in these words speak clearly through these wonderfully flowing lines. Lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
very very true, great poem! ~Heather |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
She's a lucky woman Mr. Yeats, yes, indeed... |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Chanson- "Leaning" makes a better choice to me too THank you~S~ Kit- I don't know how wise - only know my heart and experience - Thank you Heather- I think 'tis how it should be - but love should also be a two way street Ms Karilea - (You get the 'Ms' as long as you insist on the Mr. ) Wonder if "she" knows ~G~ - thank you |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Delightful and moving... hmm...If I were going to need a tissue..... Challenge well met. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Temptress- "If I were going to need a tissue..." (I'm glad that's not a challenge LOL ) Thank you |
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