Open Poetry #8 |
I Can't Let Go |
Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Why do I do this.....why do breathe life into your memory Ache burns deep in my soul....but that doesn’t stop me My heart shattered into a million tears when you walked away So why do I so desperately need to feel you each and every day I hold you in my dreams and feel you deep within my soul With you I was able to be free and feel completely whole For a moment happiness and joy were mine to taste I can’t let that sweet walk with love be just a waste You showed me the view of heaven within your embrace The feel of passion upon my skin......I had never felt such grace I can’t let those moments float away...they will live forever free Free to float within my heart and cause sweet tears of memory Desire lives on refusing to believe that you won’t be back Ivy of hope grows in a futile attempt to cover this crack I know I’m a fool to keep this candle burning strong and true I know it’s time to blow it out and move on without you “I Always Will” echoes in my heart....your words upon the wind blow Torturing my heart with empty promises....but I just can't let them go~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hugs for a butterfly...I'll be gentle...this was very touching...I felt every word. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
OHHHH sad I am for you. Your words reach out so loud and I can only offer you a big hug. Now you got me crying my heart out for you. You really know how to get to a guy dont you. Loved the poem my dear. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful writing...in my experience the longer I held on the more pain I experienced..so I finally let go when I could bear no more...hope for the best for you....James |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
up up and away...back to the top |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
I am sorry for your pain. This is so sad. Sometimes it is easier, letting go in a dream...try it,if you know what I mean,I hope it helps you! Gentle hugs to you! Gossamerwings ;) |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Sweet and gentle hugs for the words and love you so tenderly portrayed ... beautifully written Butterflies! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
serenity* Thank you for reading and for the hugs...both are greatly appreciated. Mark* Sorry for your tears...and No...I'm afraid I haven't a CLUE Thank you for reading and offering you hugs~ G.W.* I will certainly try that...it's worth a shot!! Thank you for reading~ Kit* Thank you as always for your kindness..you are always so sweet~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
BDC, Girl, you have grabbed my heart here. Wow. Power and beauty all wrapped into one small colorful butterfly package. Feel the power my friend . . . in it lies the strength to finally let go. Easier said than done I know. So hard to extinguish the flame isn't it my friend? Some day, we survived . . . Wonderful. ***HUGS*** LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
~~Nice writing~~ filled with such emotion... where love has been!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Butterflies_dont_cry, When I read this work of yours, all I wanted to do was send you a hug. Here it is, just for you, but only if you smile. "HHUUGG"! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
L.W.* Ya know I appreciate your sweet words and your friendship...thank you!! Danny* Thank you for reading...always enjoy your comments~ Bill* AWE...thanks BTW...I'm smiling 90% of the time.....honest but any reason for a hug is a good one. Thank you! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Why do I do this.....why do breathe life into your memory Ache burns deep in my soul....but that doesn’t stop me ========================= I can’t let that sweet walk with love be just a waste ========================= You showed me the view of heaven within your embrace The feel of passion upon my skin......I had never felt such grace ======================== Desire lives on refusing to believe that you won’t be back Ivy of hope grows in a futile attempt to cover this crack I know I’m a fool to keep this candle burning strong and true I know it’s time to blow it out and move on without you “I Always Will” echoes in my heart....your words upon the wind blow Torturing my heart with empty promises....but I just can't let them go~ =========================== first of all let me say I'm sorry it took me so long to get here...I was beginning to think Ceres was hell bent on my Not reading this poem... that being said...let me tell you that it was worth every miserable second of the wait... H-this poem is absolutely amazing... I truly dont believe I have the words to do it justice or to tell you how it effects me... (but that wont stop me in worship mode) but then you already KNOW... my god girl... this just cuts so deep.... and you know that I know....(yada yada) and ya know... as much as it hurts ... and it hurts like hell... I know that you know ---- I don't think we'd trade a minute of it away..to NOT know the pain... something's are just too damn sweet to regret... something's just need to be tasted...even if only briefly... and over and above the emotions of this- I would like to say that this is a very well written poem and its grace takes your writing to yet another level... you have some amazing lines in here... the ones I could read thru my tears... the Ivy of hope metaphor kicks poetic butt and while Im down here on me knees worshiping... let me say this ... WHY ASK WHY..... You know what I always say..... "So much better for your touch" "worth every tear that I cried" and it sure does make for some awesome damn poetry... this one proving my point... I love ya for this one my dear SS... (ok...Im done now) LOL for now anyway... later-I KNOW-gator |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Butterflies, you show your heart deep and with your wonderful poetic style. I to know what its like when these feeling never die or go away. I guess treu emotion is not meant to. Here's a hug and a kiss from old parker just to take your mind of it....xo...ok maybe some more xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, ok so I got carried away. Why are you stareing at me with that evil eye.... Parker |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
J.M.* Thank you from the bottom of my mending heart...it will come and you are sooooo right I wouldn't have missed it for the world~ Parker* Oh you silly man...twas not an evil eye.....that was lust Thank you for the......um......comfort...come back soon [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 07-26-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Butterflies...I know its hard to let go...but believe me there is such a wonderful future once you do. HUGS girl. never say never |
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Holly Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 127Arkansas |
This is great work bdc! I can so relate to this. You have wonderfu image and a beautiful flow in your work. I enjoy reading your work so much..but this one certainly hit home. LOVE IT! love & all, -Holly I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of. Michel de Montaigne |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Oh, Butterflies~ I know I’m a fool to keep this candle burning strong and true I know it’s time to blow it out and move on without you “I Always Will” echoes in my heart....your words upon the wind blow Torturing my heart with empty promises....but I just can't let them go~ I know exactly how you feel. It is hard to let go when you love so much, but it is impossible to hold on to a love that doesn't love you back. (Been there, done that ) Just remember one thing, my friend -- I have a candle burning for our friendship all the time! Love Ya, Sweetie~ Terry < !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 07-26-2000).] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Paula* Thank you as always your comments are appreciated~ Holly* Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your heart in your reply~ Terry* So sad to know so many share this pain...I know I should let go......but my heart refuses to listen. Thank you for your wise advice...and most of all for friendship~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
My very dear friend,I too feel your pain. Awesome work, filled with emotion! God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Martini Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 308Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
what a beautiful poem It touched me..... i feel the same way you do right now about someone, my mind tells me to move on but my heart is still with him... hopefully for both of us it will get better with time excellent piece "In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: It Goes On" ~Robert Frost |
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Martini Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 308Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
adding this to my personal library.... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Before my rambling head starts wobbling let me just say that this was TOUCHING and get away from the pain that I feel reading this..... butterflies~ Instead of boring you to boredom (was that new?) I will just say Take Care... Many regards, sudhir |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
BDC a powerful emotional piece thanks for sharing. "A frog, it cannot comprehend the sea Nor me happiness" Paul Draper-Mansun |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
BDC: Hey, I don't really know what to say... somehow I missed this one before now & I am simply moved beyond words, yes of course I too have been in that place and it brings back some very familiar feelings. Bitter & sweet simultaneously. Anyhow I LOVE this poem! |
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Beverley Member
since 2000-07-09
Posts 97England |
What a powful and emotive poem! I love this, reminds me of... many times! Guess I just haven't met the right one yet! This is so good |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Eagle* I know my dear friend....but it's fading..slow but sure Thank you so much...for everything~ Martini* Oh I know we will ...and then we will write beatiful love poems about the ones that took the pain away......reach for the rainbow Thank you for reading~ Sudhir* I always look forward to your replies...and never am I bored with them Thank you so much~ Brian* Thank you for you kindness and for reading..I'm glad you thought so~ Todd* Thank you very much...your comment means alot to me...I've enjoyed reading your poetry and I appreciate your reply~ Beverly* But when you do....watch the fireworks Thank you for taking the time to read...it's always appreciated~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I know how it is |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I feel this poem right in the depths of me. It feels as though you have put words to the feelings that swirl around in my soul. This is such a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing it. "Time has told me not to ask for more, one day our ocean will find its shore" ~Nick Drake |
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