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paraboxer Member
since 2002-11-10
Posts 121Maryland, USA |
(AN: Again a very special young woman inspired this work. She's had a special place in my heart since my freshman year of college (September 2002). The song Lili Marlene also helped me put my words to the paper. Click on this link to hear the beat and see the lyrics. http://www.smickandsmodoo.com/aaa/lyrics/lillimarlene.htm) Lantern Light The light of the lantern, soft and warm glow. Electric now, not of candle light on the row. As I stand under its soft light, so close. Yet far from the warmth I seek. Again I lose. In the endeavor of love, I have lost. I hope our friendship won't be its ultimate cost. I saw you again today, light hearted banter. Kept me going, made my heart start to canter. For a moment I forgot you have him in your life. The cause of months of pain and strife. Then I saw him walking to your dorm room. And later returned my old gloom. I remember a night, last September I found out. You asked me had I ever met him, and I was without. A chance to be loved. Sharing news with a friend. Unknowingly your words spelled for him the end. I walked out into the driving rain. And thus began months of angst and pain. And far away the lantern light did glow. As my hidden tears began to flow. I remember how we first met. On crutches you were, your face was wet. My heart went out to you, just being a proper gent. I offered to carry your books, a favor meant. I didn't fall for you then, I befriended you first. When I saw you so hurt, my heart nearly burst. It was December of 2002 where I fell for you. I'd fallen for a wonderful woman, it's true. On Sundays you'd always find me in my pew. You made sure I'd never ever sit alone. It warmed me inside to the very bone. Who else would do that for me? Only a few. I was scared, I didn't want to lose a friend. It's happened to me before, with a sad end. I remember many a night under the old lantern. Near the library, just outside the book return. Exchanging words of a light hearted nature. I'm counting on college kids being more mature. For what I now have to tell you, my Lili Marlene. Tell you what I feel inside, in spite of pain. That will be incurred by a lost friendship. Though my insides it will rend and rip. I have to tell you how I truly feel. Though inside I'll be pierced by a lance of steel. I know now what I must do. Tell you what's inside, and say it's true. Standing underneath the lantern, a tear. For you, my Lili Marlene. |
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Shereen Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 57Michigan, USA |
How sweet and yet again, so sad. One never knows how an ending will end, but one also never knows if an end will become a beginning. Life would be so much easier if it came with instructions, would it not?! I feel for you, tormented heart, I've been under that lantern many times myself. You have a beautiful heart. She'd be a fool to refuse such passion and devotion. Love to you, Shereen. |
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Sparticus Member
since 2003-11-15
Posts 245 |
This is sad, because love that cannot come to full fruition lies in an ache. good write. Jesse Even with insects- |
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