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Weakness in my Knees.....
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Weakness in my Knees..... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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When I was just a youngster I remember way back then When I would jump a creek or climb some trees A strong wave of excitement would go rushing through my veins And always put a weakness in my knees. Then I grew up, discovered girls and passion's gentle touch And, everything concerning birds and bees Would bring a warm flush to my face and quickness to my breath And always put a weakness in my knees. Then I came to the bad times when all hope and love was lost When nothing ever seemed to work with ease When excitement for the thrill of life was simply washed away And I never felt a weakness in my knees. And now you stand in front of me. I can't believe my eyes. God's finger has directed you my way. The storm clouds have all faded and bright skies shine overhead As I look forward to a sunny day. My faith has been restored in life and all because of you Each night I close my eyes and say " God....please Don't ever let this gift from You find harm in any way And thank you for the weakness in my knees." |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You tender hearted poet, you!!! I do believe that weakness in the knees is your specialty!!! Sweet and wonderful and a heart-warming read! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This reminds me of a song by Mel Carter "Hold me, thrill me, kiss me" I love it, the poem and the song! "Thrill me, thrill me, walk me down the lane where shadows will be...will be.. hiding lovers just the same as we'll be..." love that feeling just like this poem. yes, weak in the knees kind of words, just like in the song....great poem, Michael... this is a great poem for everyone....and we sure have the romantics here at Passions!< !signature--> "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 12-21-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great work Balladeer! I know there's not a soul out there that hasn't felt that way one time or another. You delivered the feeling to the page so well...illustrations of weakness in the knees all very well pictured...hey! and good luck with this new love may she keep your knees weak for all the good reasons...take care ethome |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You're just a big ole softie... I knew it all the time..  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"My faith has been restored in life and all because of you Each night I close my eyes and say " God....please Don't ever let this gift from You find harm in any way And thank you for the weakness in my knees." Oh, this is so sweet Michael ... such lovely thoughts to read from you this morning. It's amazing how brightness and light can enter one's world, just when you least expect it. What a wonderful feeling you've portrayed!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
We certainly hope she's reading this 'Deer...your poetic tributes are beautiful, and your heart seems full... well done Sir...be happy. 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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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
always a weakness...reading your poetry...this was very sweet ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
well it seems only fair that you are feeling it now... you've done it for us so many times  did anyone ever tell you ... you are a adorable when your weak-kneed another one for the-ohhowilovewhenyouwritelikethis-file later-we love ya on your knees-gator jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
Thanks for such a sweet and tender romantic read! You give a bit of hope for the good ole feelings to perhaps be relit in a persons life. I pray she alwys keeps you weak knee'd. Happy Holidays, Koko Passion,imagination and intellect running together... Poetry in motion~~~ Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
hi there, i am always impressed at the illustrations you bring forth in your poems...this one is no exception |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You write this feeling so beautifully...kinda like that butterfly in the belly feeling when you see the one you love... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, I always thought it was in your head? Beautifully done as always. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Great poem - I could identify - and I still like you even if you don't like the "O" word |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* you better be careful, Mr. Balladeer, that the weakness in your knees doesn't cause you to collapse at her feet. *wicked grin* on second thought maybe that wouldn't be such a bad idea. Love looks good on you. I pray you both will be very happy. Much love from me to you. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Takes a strong man - to be weak-kneed. When love brings you to your knees in thankfulness for what you've found - love abounds. Beautiful write, my friend. Now - Get up and kiss me ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Oh how sweet,our Balladeer brought down to his knees by the love of a woman. Isn't it so nice to feel that weakness in the knees and to know she'll be there to help hold you up. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Now most who are approaching Balladeer's substantial age Aren't pleased with all the weakness, for tis quite a war we wage To get cooperation from joints that crack and squeak And the last thing that we need is for our knees to be all weak! It only takes just one bad fall... or perhaps a simple slip To find that we've been scheduled for an artificial hip! But perhaps you need that weakness? It could be the master plan To get you down on bended knee, asking for her hand. If that's the case, remember that a man is never weak When words of love are what he utters every time he speaks. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer, really excellant, a weakness in the knees and a strength in the spirit, I really love this one. Absolutely fabulous, well done Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
serenity...that IS my specialty! How did you know? Rose...we certainly do have the romantics here! Hold me! Hold me! Never let me go until you've Told me . . told me What I want to know and then just Hold me! Hold me! Make me know that I'm in love with you. ( a wonderful song, indeed!) ethome...thank you...if it keeps up I may need braces!  nan....I will beg to differ with ya! Kit...the least expect it times are always the best....thank you sunshine...yes, I've been told I'm full of it before. Thank you for concurring Wynter...there is strength in weakness...I thank you for reading Jnaet MArie.."we-love-ya-on-your-knees" gator? er, may we discuss this in private? Koko...where would we be without hope? I thank you, kind sir, for the comment kaile...you are always VERY kind...thank you. Paula....yes! That same feeling! thank you Martie...you're shouting!!! SY....LOL! How I wish I could say you were wrong...one leads to another Wilfred...thank you! No, I don't. Won't even eat Cheerios...filthy little cereal!  Startime...collapsing is my specialty...and I LOVE your giggle!!! Marge...can't I just work my way up? inot2B...yes, that WOULD be a nice feeling! Thank you suthern girl...that's so sweet! and clever! You got a little Toe rubbing off on you? What a wonderful response! Thank you!!! Marsha...that's right! A wonderful combination! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 12-21-2000).] |
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