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Tara Simms
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Honea Path, SC USA

0 posted 2000-10-21 02:34 AM


The picture frames stand empty
Where once your image graced
My sheets no longer bear your scent
All visible marks of you erased

Caught between love and hate
I walk the thin red line
When does the healing begin?
I’m still waiting for that sign

Some memories make me smile
But most just make me cry
I’ve already walked away
But how do I say goodbye?



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Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song
1 posted 2000-10-21 02:37 AM


Don't worry about saying good-bye.  Just walk away and hold your head up.  Some things are easier left to the silent bids of farewell.  Heartwrenching write from you this early morn, hope you are alright.
EagleOne
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2 posted 2000-10-21 02:56 AM


Wow! You have expressed a feeling that I know so very well. I wish I had the answer for you, and for me.

"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest"
~ My Angel.

Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2000-10-21 08:55 AM


Tara~
This is so softly aching ...
*Hugs* to you, dear lady.
~*Marge*~


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brian madden
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4 posted 2000-10-21 09:08 AM


each line expresses your pain. huge hug, take care and thanks for sharing.  

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the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women".
Patti Smith

Tara Simms
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5 posted 2000-10-21 10:44 AM


Mark, I need the goodbye for closure.  It's hard to move on when your heart won't let go.

EagleOne, isn't it funny how in the beginning of a relationship, we think we know all the answers but we're left with questions at the end?

Marge and Brian, thank you for the hug.  Soft arms are exactly what I need.



Take me as I am or watch me as I go

Victoria
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6 posted 2000-10-21 11:09 AM


Heartfelt indeed..there is nothing wrong with smiling and crying..i guess it is just a healing process we have to go thru..take care..

              ~Victoria~


A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

Charisma
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7 posted 2000-10-21 12:26 PM


Tara,

I was there either, and all I can say is that time will health wounds, even the deepest wounds. but there will always some leftover, that will remind you, but also will make you stronger in your strength to survive the heartpain.

Take care....Charisma

Irish Rose
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8 posted 2000-10-21 12:40 PM


Anyone who would say goodby to such a lovely young woman would have to be nuts!

This is very nice, very well written, and sincere, honest, I truly enjoyed it!

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses
over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey.""
Laurie Lee

Kathleen



Julie Jordan Scott
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since 1999-09-19
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9 posted 2000-10-21 02:33 PM


Hi Tara,

When does the healing begin?  A frequently asked question....with sort of an "answerless reply" if that is indeed a word!

Hollow response.....

Hey, have you started on your other poem yet?  You know the one.....lol....

Lots of love and Hugs,

JULIE

I am a Life Purpose Coach who specializes in assisting
men and women to clarify their Life Purpose and then in turn
live true to their purpose. After 5 years working with the
Severely Mentally Ill in County Mental Health, I gave up the
bureaucracy (and safe, secure blanket) of this environment
to pursue my own purpose and passion.


catalinamoon
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10 posted 2000-10-21 02:44 PM


Tara, I am asking the same question. It is so hard for the heart to give up. Hugs, and hope things feel better soon.
Catalinamoon

Tara Simms
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11 posted 2000-10-21 05:18 PM


Julie,no, I haven't yet started on that poem.  With 4 children underfoot, it's hard to write.

Victoria, life is full of processes for our growth.  Some are painful, others joyous.  In the case of a love affair, you get both.  Joy in the beginning, pain at the end.

Charisma, that's what I'm praying for.  Enough time to get past the hurt and on with my life.  Exactly how long does it take?

Irish Rose, he's not nuts. I'm actually the one who ended it but it doesn't make saying goodbye any easier.  

Catalinamoon, thank you for reading.
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Kethry
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12 posted 2000-10-21 05:34 PM


Tara,
*HuGS* to you as often as you need.
Excellent write.
Be well
Kethry


Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.
Gail Sheehy

Kit McCallum
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13 posted 2000-10-21 05:40 PM


Oh Tara ... it's so difficult to say goodbye. You've expressed these emotions achingly well, hugs to you!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

Sven
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14 posted 2000-10-21 07:37 PM


quote:
It's hard to move on when your heart won't let go.


Tara, all I can say is. . . I know. . . but you will be able to let go. . . one day. . .

How long does it take?  I wish I knew. . .

Heartfelt my friend. . .

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


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