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From A King-size Bed
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From A King-size Bed |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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From A King-size Bed I woke up this morning alone, in a king size bed, put my hand on the pillow where you used to lay your head. I stared at the ceiling where I had written I love you, such a long time ago, so each morning you'd open your eyes, and know. I've loved you so long... since all our children and years gone by, through all the turmoil, the joy, the years we spent together, just you and I. But now I do it alone, and every night that goes by I love you so much more for the memories you gave, and even with the tears, I do so adore, the wonderful thoughts I saved. If I could do it all again, where would I start... marriage and kids and everything else from beginning to end; but there I'd change the first, the only thing that we were; we'd live forever, there would be no end, there would be no death, no absence, no broken apart, no living alone, no staring at ceilings, at words we called art, from a king-size bed holding half a heart.  w. james beard, jr. [This message has been edited by jwesley (edited 11-14-2000).] |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Thank God for the beautiful memories that she left you with. This poem had so much feeling in it. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I always find it so amazing how nostalgic sadness can be put into words so beautifully and this is a real fine example of that and wonderful tribute to your love. There must have been a tremendous bond between the two of you....great poem!! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Inot2B and Ethome, thank you so much for the gracious words and thoughts... This is not my plight, but that of a friend. My other half is still kickin' and screamin' (Darn! - I'm so happy she is!) Seriously, I am...we've had 26 years thus far, and many to go I hope. jwesley |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is simply beautiful. The love you write of is precious and should be remembered. Thank you for sharing it with us. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
That you, my friend most deVine, for your read and kind words. jwesley |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Knowing that you've penned this through the eyes of another makes this even more stunning...you wrote as your heart has felt this and through reading the words I feel as though I have...you truly have a gift to weave the emotions and the words JW...this is excellent..so sad and so tender~ |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~J,...I love the way that you see and express things. You're soOo good at capturing things and presenting them to us in an honest and touching way. Love your work. This is special writing here. Take care you. *Peace. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
BDC & Spitfire - from one whom respects both your talents, I'm honored that you enjoy mine. Any bed can be lonesome, but especially one that was lovingly shared for 50-plus years. jwesley |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Through these tears I just want to say what a truly heartbreaking write this is...beautiful sad tender |
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Rindercella Member
since 1999-11-12
Posts 64La La Land |
This is very pretty. It is a bit sad and I hope you are happy now for the memories you have. I am glad you shared it. *If the shoe fits ... the castle is yours* |
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