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I Cried
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I Cried |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA 
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I Cried The very first time I saw you I caught my breath in a sigh, And when you said you loved me, Tears of disbelief I cried. With our very first kiss When you pressed your sweet lips to mine, I felt my heart go soaring, And tears of joy I cried. On our special day When I held your hand in mine And placed a ring of gold upon your finger, Tears of love and devotion I cried. As we began our life together Walking proudly side by side, As a family, starting our own journey, Tears of dedication I cried. The day that you told me That you felt you'd lived a lie, You'd mistaken friendship for love, Tears of sadness I cried. When I fell to my knees Begging you to stay in my life, But you just turned and walked away, From the depths of my soul…I cried. ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
I loved your poem......tears of joy and sorrow combined to make this poem just perfect!!!  Julie :) |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Terry, so many emotions going through this piece. Excellent writing.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Deeply emotional and wrenching poem Terry... well written, liked the repetition running through it... very sad..yeat beautiful with your hearts honesty take care jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Julie Ann~ Thank you, my dear, for the kind words. Sometimes the greatest experiences come from the ones with the greatest sorrow! Eloise~ Thank you. I am glad that you enjoyed it, dear. JanetMarie~ Dearest, the only thing that my heart has learned is how to be honest. I am so glad that you read and liked this one. I think that this is a "cleansing" for me, in a way; it's time to take a breath, close my eyes, and take that first step forward, even though this was all 2 years behind me. Sometimes time is all you have, and sometimes that time makes all the difference. Thank you kind friend! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Take that step forward and keep on cleansing. Your pen reflects your pain well. Loved it. |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Mark~ Thank you again, my friend! It felt kinda good to write this one, although it isn't like what I usually write. It feels good to release these old feelings once in a while, though. Thank you for reading, and I am glad you enjoyed it! ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Terry such a beautiful poem, with such a heartbreaking ending. I am truly sorry. Keep writing these gems and it will slowly but surely help you to rid yourself of all the pain. Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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AndrewDL Junior Member
since 2000-07-02
Posts 24California |
A beautiful poem. I liked the way you kept repeating how you cried. It emphasized greatly how you loved this person so much and wonderfully illustrated your pain when love was lost. Great work, touching. -Andrew Trust too much, and you may be deceived, but trust too little and you will live in torment forever. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
From the depths of ones soul comes forth true emotion. Only through these times of heartache and pain can we really understand what true love really is. Terry, I know from experience that things do get better in time. You will never forget this painful memory but in the end yopu'll be all the better because of it. Take care, Jeffrey |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TerryW~ I believe that tears of joy are the sweetest tears we can shed - and then the tears of sorrow have a path all their own ... but, I do believe they come to dilute our sorrow until we can surface again. *Hugs* to you, sweetie. I honor a man - who acknowledges his tears. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I believe that things happen for a reason and that reason can be simply a growing that takes place, even sad things and tears are teachers. Well written heart felt piece, Terry...I wish you well. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Terry, I'm so sorry for you, I can't say that I know how this feels, I've also been on the other end of it, you expressed it beautifully. Gods speed. [This message has been edited by Gemini (edited 07-05-2000).] |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Guys~ Thank you so much for all the words of love and encouragement. Believe me, there was a time when I didn't think I would make it. But because of friends like you guys, and with the help of a little time, I have finally gotten to the point where I am happy with my life, with myself, and I wouldn't change anything for the world. Thank you all so much! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh my...this is enough to make me cry, but oh so beautifully written |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~I was wrapped up in this poem from beginning to end. *Sigh*,...echo all the others,...this is great writing. Do take care. *Peace. |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
I thought your poem was great.....thats not even the word for it...hope to enjoy reading more poetry you have written |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Ruth, Spitfire, and Beth~ I am so glad that you liked it. Thank you so much for all your kind words. All you guys are the greatest!!! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Terry, Glad to come back in and read that you are happy with your life. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Words read, felt, float, haunt. Your poem is beautiful in the tragedy of its (your) expression. Thank you for sharing such intimate thoughts. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Claire~ Thank you so much for reading and enjoying it! I am so glad to hear from you, dear! Thank you for the kind words - you always have a way of making me feel much better!< !signature--> ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. [This message has been edited by TerryW (edited 07-06-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Terry, I almost missed this. I am so glad I didn't. This is wonderful writing my friend. They say that emotions make for great poetry.......I believe in this case it most be true. Such sadness, but another lesson unfortunitly learned for both of you. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marina~ Thank you for your kind words, my friend. You always know exactly what to say to make me feel better. Glad you enjoyed it, and I am glad that you caught it, too! Love YA~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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