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The Other Lover........from the files
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The Other Lover........from the files |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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My wife is having an affair. The evidence is everywhere. Her face is rosy with delight. A smile upturns her lips at night. A special twinkle in her eye I spot, as she goes passing by. Her thoughts, a million miles away, She barely hears a word I say. Though I am crushed, I cannot claim To not know wherein lies the blame. There was a time, long years ago, That I was quite the Romeo. I brought her flowers every day. I smiled at what she had to say. I always tried to make her see The happy man she let me be. I made her laugh with silly quips And took her on romantic trips That made her squeal with delight. I held her to me every night. But, as the years passed frantically, Romance came not so easily. The mounting pressures of my life - The work, the bills - no time for wife. Bouquets delivered less and less As did the times of tenderness; My smile appeared less frequently And changed the man that once was me. Now I can see, she has another Man to be a better lover. Though I still play a vital part, He is the one inside her heart. She loves another man, and yet, I sadly feel no regret. Her other lover is, you see, The husband that I used to be. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer love, now this I like, a lot. Utterly utterly wonderful, I really do think this is superb, it really and truly is. Absolutely fabulous and yes as always I love it. Very very good piece. Take care Mushy  And who's been sleeping in my bed?  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I remember this, and I thought then, what a gift... how you do this, I do not know, but I will always appreciate... how you can let "it" be... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This speaks volumes. Sandra |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
another wonderful gem from your hand....love reading your poems more and more....they are....mmmmmm.......well.....just mmmm....let me think.....oooopsss.....sorry can't find the right words...... though  but hey I do love it... ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is a very sad one, Michael. Yes I think I remember this one. Far more sad would it be had the lady in the poem never had it at all..... "Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
you're such a wonderful writer, Michael.... oh how i love the way you write....!!!!!  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful writing Michael ... you peek into the heart of a woman, and write with incredible clarity and sensitivity, unbelievable words from an amazing poet! Best wishes, /Kit |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
This is great. Now all we need to do is see that every married couple sees this. Then maybe they can find out their mistakes before it's too late. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Isn't that the truth. Always enjoy your work and this is as good as it gets. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ I think this is sad. I think Martie and I would agree - NOT sending flowers is a big NO-NO ! But, you sure write a good tale. *wink* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
your draw us in and hold us there... wonderful turn and twist of wisdom ... I love a repost of a treasure I dont have in me library..but I do now... this goes in the ohhowilovewhenyouwritelikethis file under S for spammy love later-never to late to learn-gator jm Sprayed across my heart and hers Danced butterflies in the wild This angel, this woman , who loves me with the innocence of a child. ~DeVante~ |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Balladeer, < !signature-->This happens so much in real life and its sad, but may be a few dozen roses might stir up things, very full of wisdom this one, thank you. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) [This message has been edited by Cerenity (edited 01-02-2001).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Excellent Balladeer! You have summed up so much of the reality of a relationship but with such understanding and openess. These things happen but you have a way of turning it into verse that makes the impression stick....I love the truth of the last part.... great stuff!! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, I had a lover, now I see the past comes back, is haunting me I visit there as oft I can looking for this lover man he was so gentle,soft and kind he loved my body and my mind we used to talk for hours and hours we used to share both wine and flowers my husband doesn't know this man he's working out his greater plan and so I visit long and oft to find the lover I have lost I'd like this lover return'd to me before I'm lost to fantasy Write on, right wrong Keth (Sorry brain leak. Your work, so often does this to me,inspires a follow on ditty.)Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
It might surprise you to know how many of us can relate to this, Mr. 'Deer!! Great one, this......  Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Loved it before... still do. *S* |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Me too!! Thanks for reposting it!! Denise |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Balladeer-I hope your wife is a Gemini so she can live with the best of both of you. This was another impressive one, and I salute the master. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marsha...your adjectives are overwhelming! Who? you better find out!  Sunshine..."it" beats me! Thank you, dear poet..catalinamoon...thank you for reading this volume charisma...you don't need words...just keep those mmmm's coming! Rose...right you are...better to have loved and lost.... doreen...and I love the way you respond! kit...the heart of a woman is a beautiful sight...thank you...and thanks for all those dollar bills on New Year's Eve!!!  inot2B...would it change anything? probably not..  Sy...you know it is. . Thank you, good sir!MArge...I would make Martie rich with all of the flowers I could send you JanetMarie..thank you for being drawn in Cerenity...wonderful to see you! Yep, it's the little things that always count... ethome...warm comments well appreciated. Thank you, sir. Kethry...your ditties are always witty..and pretty...thank you sunny1...I know a lot of men that would fit this very well.. suthern...I feel the same way about you * wink * Denise...the pleasure of you reading it is thanks enough Gemini...if I had one, she would have to live with many sides, I'm afraid. Thank you very much! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* very sad, Mr Balladeer. Sounds like it is long past though. Hope you have healed and love flows again for you. mmm would a Cancer-Gemini cusp fill the bill.*giggling* many sides indeed. Much love and hugs to you from me. 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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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This is a beautiful piece, and definetely one for printing and leaving where someone can find it! Love your work...always will. Can I be your willful breeze, Come to touch, Your heart to ease? |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
this was so good, you made me tear up. :clapping : snow "...I am a river in winter, quiet in the eyes of most but deep, swift and full of life to one, lucky enough to fall through the ice. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Balladeer: you are a tricky little poem writer, but I sure liked it. Thanks for the bit of mystery. Mother |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
My goodness you can write! Unfortunately, Balladeer, this depresses me deeply. How many loving words, kisses, hugs, dates, and intimate conversations have you had with this woman, only to watch the passion fade away many years down the road? I'm not a stranger of this topic, Balladeer. My parents have been passionately in love for fifteen years. FIFTEEN YEARS!!!! Thats a long ----ing time if you ask me!!! The longest I've ever held a relationship was nine months! and now my father lives upstate in a condominium by himself... should I just avoid falling in love in the first place? LOVE IS GOD, LOVE IS WAR, LOVE IS WHAT YOUR LIFE IS FOR. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
balladeer, everyone has already said what I thought of saying here, I got here too late, but I'm just glad I made it |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael...I've missed so much on passions as of late, but this is one I'm certainly glad I didn't miss. You have a knack, my dear friend, of drawing in your readers through your work and packing a punch that stings long after the poem is finished. What an extradornary display of your talents as a poet this piece is Loved it...incase you didn't realize that What lies behind us and lies before us are small matters compaired to what lies within us. [url] [URL=http://www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I had to read this again, you know at first I thought it was the other lover who was from the files and to think I turned down many filing jobs last year...anyway I wanted to be sure and leave this number... 1-800-flowers!!!!!! < !signature-->"Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 01-04-2001).] |
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