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How I Learned to be Me
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How I Learned to be Me |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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Someone long ago once said “'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all” It’s hard to hear these pithy words The first time that you fall The first time I think I truly loved I was just eighteen. Blond and tall A Nordic queen All I had dreamed withal The first wet kiss, the first true bliss I thought I was in heaven She went into a convent I went into hell seven Some years went by, how time does fly Some sweet and growing years I came close but not enough Hardened, I shed few tears Then the one I couldn’t have Because she loved another I thought we had a great thing But she loved me like a brother On rebound then I married soon 'Twas good but not perfection She bore me two and so they grew Before our union saw defection So I learned that giving all Could not assure a deep love It doesn’t always grow into Nor fit ‘just like a glove’ Again the years slipped quickly by A cynosure was I Many that I could have had But just one had my eye Was I too quick? No, I think not I’d learned well from my past I didn’t duplicate mistakes Determined not to act fast Before I ‘bit the bullet’ Six years we dated – on and off We shared so much, endured so much I thought, “We can pull it off” Years we’ve had – and some were great But life is a great teacher Keeping love alive instate Won’t work if you can’t reach her So now I’m down to poetry And it is my salvation It helps me keep my sanity I find love in its creation You’ve read my poems know who I am I think that I know me too Now you’ve read my past as well And what I want to do I know I’ve found a love this time Surpassing all the others A closeness strong, it will last long I know I’m not a ‘brother’ You’ve read my paeans to this love I’ve never felt such kinship We share each other’s aches and pains From me I’ll not let her slip I’ve learned to be me, don’t want to be free To her I want to be bound A love for the ages, a love for the sages A love that will more than confound I pray she’ll have me, her heart does grab me My passion for her exceeds knowing I’m down on my knees, praying she’ll hear my pleas For my love for her just keeps on growing < !signature--> Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. ~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe ~ [This message has been edited by Wilfred Yeats (edited 10-29-2000).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wil, if this is true then I wish you well. If it's not then I wish you your dreams. Excellent write. Keth Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Dear Sir: Your passions lie pretty among the pages where thy truth will reside for many ages... Sincerely, Sunshine [This is a keeper...when I am treated like a Sister, I will know wherein my library this shall lie...] Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
being "me" is the only way to be, enjoyed ~Wynter Bliss |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sir Poet Bill* Your weave touched my heart this fine morning...you pen your heart and soul in everyline...I wish you the touch of purest love and the happiness that you so richly deserve...(hugs) my poet friend~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
To write so openly from the heart To express love and desires and dreams To be read and understood To love poetry To have found a true love You have it all Liz |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Kethry - 99% true - abbreviated some (a mite oversimplified) Thanks = I close my eyes each night with a silent prayer Karilea- You must imagine my smile - and if it is a trifle enigmatic in your eyes - I'm sure you'll understand why - regardless of interpretation - you're not a sister ~G~ Wynter- I love that name - I'm writing a novel - ad don't like 'Joe' particularily - i may adopt a variation - with your permission ~S~ Butterflies- you reply is so sweet - i'm dabbing at my eyes- thank you  Elizabeth- More than 'love' I've found a coterie of wonderful friends here at PIP -and I count you among them - Thank you so much Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. ~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe ~ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Wilfred, Today sir, you have moved me. . . this poem is absolutely wonderful. . . I myself have been through some of the feelings that you share here. . . I'm printing this one. . . and will keep it with me for a very long time. . . Well done sir, may life and love be yours always. ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--This feels like you have written your heart in this poem...well, I know your heart is lots bigger, but a piece anyway...very beautifully done!! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Bill, the most important person we can ever be is "me". I wish you well my friend, and much much deserved love. Happiness to you always. HUGS and Stuff. ~D~ On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Bill, the most important person we can ever be is "me". I wish you well my friend, and much much deserved love. Happiness to you always. HUGS and Stuff. ~D~ On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Sven- I am enormously flattered - thank you so much Martie- the encouragement you and the rest of my friends here give me - makes it easy - Thank you |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Obviously very heartfelt Wilfred, & also very poignant! Keep up the good works! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind!"...Dr. Seuss |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Wilfred, This was absolutely stunning. You have written from the heart and it shows through very clearly. Beautiful work!! May you both have many years of happiness together. Lone Wolf 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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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You speak to her so beautifully [This message has been edited by Paula Finn (edited 10-30-2000).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Gentle Spirit- Your support of me is no less than my support of you it is great to read - and you should know I will be 'me' just as I know you will be 'you' too Toodles- thank you for sharing my faith Lone Wolf- It's the only way I know how to write Thank youPaula- Given time and opportunity - This love I (we) feel - will grow, blossom and be the beautiful thing my lover and I feel. Thank you |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
Wow, this is very good. I'm still learning to be me again. passion is life. . . |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Passions Vice- It is an ongoing process - Like life - Some steps take more time Thanks  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a great poem by a man who truly did know himself. Wonderful! |
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