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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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How many times How often Does a lingering regret Cling to our memory For that chemistry We know was felt And was passed If it came after marriage Does that lessen the disappointment? Sometimes we’re close enough to touch When we do, the electricity is there It’s always real Other times – across the room No words – just a smile Or a glance And we wonder As we will wonder All our lives ‘What if’ How much more When it’s spoken We’ve heard the voice The feelings acknowledged And unrealized. There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~Janet Mar |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
How many times How often Does a lingering regret Cling to our memory For that chemistry We know was felt And was passed ================= Other times – across the room No words – just a smile Or a glance And we wonder As we will wonder All our lives ================ ahh..so much wisdom penned here my wise poet of heart... unrequited is my middle name .. so ya know I love this ones reflections well done ponderings poetic prince  later-what-if-gator jm I looked into the sky for my anthem The words and music came through But words and music can never touch the beauty that I've seen Looking into you |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: how often indeed... as you venture into free verse... I realize there will be far more stories from your pen... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
too many times my friend. . . too many times. . . well done. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Sven - I agree - no words can adequately express regrets for such events - Thank you |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--I suppose there is always regret in what ifs..but to dwell on them hurts...a sad poem, my friend. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
What ifs...everyone has them...the trick is to find which dreams are the most important and go for it |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Wilfred, such a tugger of mind and heart this poem you write... Ya know there are many a times in dark of nite a soul reflect's of that one time but it seems the eyes do close and lashes stop their blink as we enter our dreams we behold the present and tomorrows unfold... An great write PoetFriend...  coco |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Martie- I do not dwell there - I think you know that - but I suspect it it a very rare individual that does not 'go there' on occasion - and it is a sad place - Thank you Paula - good advice -thank you Coco - - you have penned some wise and thoughtful words - thank you - (make it a poem ) |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
yeah... and I wonder... how often we don't speak it just because we're afraid the answer would be yes... well done word spinner... Hate is a dead thing. Who of you would be a tomb? -Kahlil Gibran |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Local Rebel- great 'spin' you put in your reply - made me think again - thanks |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
How much more so when it's spoken is the truth indeed...this is wonderful work Wilfred a real work of insight....way to go!! |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Wilfred-Sometimes the regret lingers far worse for having told someone. I think regret the other way may in some ways be easier to live with. Take care, nice pen of words. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
gemini - ethome - Your thoughtful responses deserve to be read as much as my own thoughts - I'm glad I sparked real thought - thank you |
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