Open Poetry #11 |
We Could've Made It Anyway |
Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
We Could've Made It Anyway You always used to tease me and place temptation in my way Your heart called to me and begged me to come out and play Where did I go wrong, did I surrender far too quickly for you And why if you didn't mean it, tell me that your love was true I just don't understand the rules of this pain filled lying game And even though my heart is crying she calls for you the same No butterfly light footsteps across this my bleeding crushed heart But your hob nailed boots are hurting and this is just the start I wonder if when you first summoned I was too free with my soul But now she's fled for her saftey and where she was there's a hole I'm bloodied and I'm bowed and crushed with the pain of it all But I will rise up again, my heart will once more hear loves call For without hope, without dreams I would give it all up and flee So I'll chase my dreams and watch hope returning again for me And I will survive and grow strong, until I like the phoenix rise From the flames of hearts pain I will be the wonder of my eyes I'll not moan and wail for this is a valuable lesson you've taught Next time I'll make it harder for my fragile heart to be caught And when I offer my all to the next heart that beckons me on I'll make sure first that we both want to sing the self-same song The lyrics mean the same and the harmony is one we can sing I don't ask for much just some happiness into my soul to bring No impossible goals, no high ambitions to be famous and great I don't even ask for love to be handed to me on a silver plate A part of me will forever hear your voice within my sore heart But perhaps it was inevitable that we should eventually part For this fire burnt so hot, its incandescence put the stars to shame Maybe it would have burnt itself out flickering just the same And maybe you've called time to save yourself the terrible pain Or maybe you're frightened of being hurt yourself all over again All I say, as I sit here and watch my world turns back to its grey Is if only you'd had faith in my heart we could've made it anyway Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 12-31-2000).] |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
damn girl!! YOU are one FINE writer! this is an awesome piece... too many good lines to quote... it should be put to music... i can hear it... it's singing to me.... excellent writing, Marsha! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
if only I would have had these words a long time ago. . . superb Marsha. . . just wonderful love. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
As I said on your last couple of poems my friend and president.......you have GROWN and you continue to grow. Truely awesome write. Here is wishing you a Beautiful New Year and one filled with all the love you deserve everyday of it. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* tears this heart sheds for you as I am aware of this kind of pain. Dear one, I pray much love for you in the new year. Much love and New Years hugs 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://www.voy.com/7622/ http://www.powerpoems.com |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
Sweet Marsha..how do you always know my thoughts? Tears run down my face as I read this, so much of what I feel...May the New Year bring you all that you're searching for and so much more..Hugs to you..Lots of em'...~LL~ The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh, Marsha, I hope this isn't autobiographical, but it sure sounds like it is. This was a beautiful rendition of the pain of a relationship gone wrong. Take care. May you find all the things you deserve in the new year. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
See! I'm not the only one who thinks you are good. Excellent, take care! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Marsha you have covered every possibility...I know the pain when you want it to work so bad and it goes bad...and you find the more you gave the more you hurt...and I suppose we do learn hard lessons and give more carefully...James |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
DP, thank you so very much, I can't tell you how much that means to me. I really do thank you so very very much. Take care Mushy Sven love, Oh how much I thank you for that love, the wonderful I mean. What words love? tell me, how am I supposed to learn if no one tells me anything. Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I have to agree with doreen...I'd like to put some of these fab words and lines to music... of course I like the blues, everyone knows that, so this is prime blues work...just wonderful Mushy....keep that beautiful heart next to your beautiful pen and together you'll ride this storm out till the end... Prinny! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Agreeing with those who know...this could well be a ballad put to song... |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, thank you although you'll never convince me. I simply cannot see that there's been any change, although I know there's a difference because everything changes. It's a part of it's natural progression, but I'll take your word for it. Oh and I'm sorry I'm just a little weary from New Years celebrations, so my mind never the sharpest of tools, seems to be running in a slower gear than normal, which is why I submitted after Sven instead of continuing. Thank you again Take care Mushy Karen love, thank you so very much, it happens, it's all a part of lifes rich and varied tapestry. Either I can run for cover, or I can face the future, I prefer to face the future. Take care and keep your chin up Smile and shine Mushy LL, oh love, how I feel for you, I'm sorry for the tears. But there will be a brighter future, you know how I feel about destiny, somewhere somehow all those who live in need or seek will be given what they need or find what they seek. Take care and may you find it and hold it true Take care Mushy Sandra love, yes it is and but I look to the future, it has possibilities. I've sat in the vale of tears and heartache, love isn't there, she is sitting in the open awaiting me. So I go in search of her. Take care Mushy Eagle One love, I think you might be bias perhaps, Mmmm, just a little bit. Thank you so very muchly for being bias though I truly do appreciate it. Take care Mushy James, thank you, next time will come, and when it does I shall be open to the possibilities Thank you very muchly Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
P T love, where would I be without you, don't answer that, I know. You know I thank you muchly, although I know absolutely nothing about putting this to music kid, I wouldn't even know where to start. So if you want to love, be my guest. I'd be really honoured. You and Kari must have slipped in while I was typing the replies, very slowly I must admit. And I had an E mail I just had to return love. Sorry neither of you are an after thought I assure you Take care love Mushy Kari love, thank you so very muchly, I'll E you tomorrow, are you back tomorrow? I'm not another day off. Oh wow, I'll be drunk on freedom and idleness. Take care kid Majestic and Smiling Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Marsha~ Next time~ ... there's always a next time. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Margie girl, I'll pick myself up, dust myself off and start all over again. Yes There Is Always A Next Time, and I'll be ready because a heart that's open may make mistakes but a closed heart dies in the cold. Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This was different for you, but I enjoyed reading someone who is free to vent. The year will be better, Marsha! "Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Prickly, stickly Marsha, what a glorious New Years vent. *HuGS* Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
heartfelt piece, love can let us soar high....or let us hit fast the ground... wonderful penned my dear....wishing you all the best in this brand new year. ((warm hugs)) Charisma |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kathleen, thank you muchly, I really do mean that. Take care Mushy Kethry love, you know how much that means to me love. thanking you always Love and hugs Slushy Charisma love thank you so very very much. Nice to see you after the holidays Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
like this much |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Vandana, as always thank you for that i do so appreciate it Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Marsha, these words that you've written love. . . these are the words that I wish I had. . . Thank you again. . . ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Marsha, Just wonderful words, How great thou art. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I feel so bad for the pain you feel. It touches my heart deeply, for I have been there, and I know how much it tears at your soul. In time you move on but you never, ever forget. Here's wishing you a wonderful new year filled to the brim with happiness. Hugs,Deb |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Sven love, Oh! you are welcome, and your gifts are far more precious love, far far more so, and they are gifted so readily, that I thank you muchly for them. Take care kid Mushy Daniel J D, thank you so very much love, I do appreciate it, I truly do. Take care Mushy Debs love, I will rise again, I might be a little battered, or a lot battered as it happens, but I will rise. Thank you muchly Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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