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What Has Life? |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! 
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As the light of a new day dawns And the promise of tranquility speaks I am forced to sit and wonder "What has life, in store for me?" I used to be a proud man Without worries or even fears Now I sit here all alone Writing, through worthless tears Time and life just caught up with me Or that's what some would say That I lived my life way too fast So, now, for that I must pay If by that they mean chasing a dream Then I shall pay all cost If memory serves me the saying says 'Better to have loved and lost' So condemn me if you wish And I shall plead guilty every time Though these times may be rough It doesn't change what I know in my mind I know my love is out there somewhere As I can still hear her say "Good-bye" She's the dream I am still chasing And the reason that I try< !signature--> Wise man say "Those who live in the past let the future sneak up on them" and "Make each moment count, it could be your last" [This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (edited 10-09-2000).] |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Oh Jeff This is absoultely heartbreaking yet so beautiful. True I've never read a poem of yours I didn't like...but I think this one is my favorite of yours. Writing straight from the heart and soul. You brought a tear to my eye and have gave me some thoughts to chew on tonight. As always, wonderful writing! Take care. ~Amy~ "The head learns knew things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences" |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Jeffrey, Thoughts from the heart here . . . so beautiful and full of hope. Don't ever give up the dream my friend. Nice to see you again.  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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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Jeff I can feel your emotions of hurt and lonliness coming through each verse. Very nicely done. Ariana |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Resounding words you speak, my friend. I hope all is well with you..  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Soft and tender thoughts Jeffrey, with a positive glint of inspiration for what lies ahead ... lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Im sorry you hurt so badly...wish there were something I could do to help |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
This isn't a plea for help or even understanding. It is, however, a realization of the truth. I now understand I made some mistakes and I am willing to admit that. I have learned some valuable lessons from all this as well. So, just know that I am content with my life at the present. Thank you all for your concerns. Wise man say "Those who live in the past let the future sneak up on them" and "Make each moment count, it could be your last" |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
im glad you are content with your life..what else can you ask for..very nice jeff.. A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I enjoyed reading this..I know what you are saying...we have some control over our choices but not much control over the consequences of our choices...sometimes we are faced with hard choices and when the day of reckoning comes we are not sure if we have won or lost...only time will tell that story...take care of your heart...James |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Jeffrey, So good to hear from you, this was truly heartbreaking, it's what poetry is, the very hoenst truth in words. Kathleen |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
awesome poem Jeffrey, so much to life isn't there and yes we all do make mistakes but that's just how life is so you've penned this well. |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
Sheesh! I haven't been able to get in here, and you've left (sort of)! What happened? If you can e-mail me, that would be great ([email protected]). This poem is haunting, yet has hope, Jeffrey. Your writing is wonderful, and I'm sad that more of your works aren't in here. I, too, have been bogged down with other commitments, so I rarely get in here (right now I am unofficially using the computer at work...shhh...). Anyway, I hope you continue to post. You're just too darn good to stop writing! Marie~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Please keep writing, and posting you do us proud. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
Never is a tear worthless, just an inspiratin to put those emotions down upon paper, to face them, overcome them and contiune to grow. |
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