Open Poetry #12 |
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If Only I Were With You |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now ![]() |
“IF I ONLY WERE WITH YOU” by Bill Charles ~~~~ I discovered this special place, ‘Deep Bay’ is its name, it’s part of an enchanted island, and I felt its attraction… When I first visited there, and gazed all about, I was left entirely breathless, as I could see His perfection… Staring out over the water, my spirit was perplexed, for when I closed my eyes, there came this lovely vision… I was holding you close, and touching you once again, at ‘Deep Bay’ where I prayed, that you were not just an illusion… When I finally did open them, there was only emptiness, but you were barely gone for an instant, from my mind… I now know, there is this burning desire within me, for the likes of you, one I would never more find… My soul was left there that day, for want of your affection, perhaps I should have taken, a different avenue… But one thing I’m certain, I would give you my lonely heart, if only………., if only………., “If Only I Were With You”… ~~~~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Heartfelt...yet, Bill is it too late? It's hard to know the reason you are not with 'her,' but it seems as though you made some choices that messed with a relationship and the romantic I am wonders if the road could be mended. Your ode causes me to wish that for you. |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Bill I envy you to have found such a beautiful place. Your writing is sad and beautiful at the same time. Sometimes you have to listen to your heart. Ariana |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Such poignant words they are..."If Only.."... Your poetry rings so true, BC... I do believe we all have our very own "Deep Bay," my friend - I truly hope you find that which you seek.. ![]() Waft every crest upon your destined sea. Embrace the Wave of Serendipity, Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity. |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
heartfelt penned......with beautiful grace. love it. Charisma |
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Greeneyes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
sounds like a beautiful place to be.... ![]() Greeneyes~ *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Sven![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Bill my friend, you've really struck it with this one. . . I can see it now. . . thanks. . . ![]() Excellent poem. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Evenin' Bill... Yes......this makes me want to discover such a beautiful place as Deep Bay. I know you will go there again someday, as I can tell how much it is a part of you now!! Great writing, my friend!! ![]() ~~~ enjoy yourself ~~~ it's later than you think! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Sounds like a beautifl place to be Bill, I think we all would love to find such a place. Well done. *s* Enjoy life...this is NOT a dress rehearsal. *s* |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wish my "illusions" were that wonderful Bill..huggzz..I know you will eventually find your dream to come true... ~Wynter Bliss "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
VAS - loved your reply. I wasn't quite sure of what you meant by some of it though. But I would like to know. If it's not too much, perhaps an e-mail or I'm on ICQ, to explain further your analysis. Thank you for coming by. I would appreciate it. Ariana - yes, it is one beautiful place that has captured my heart. And you are correct, this poem is sad and beautiful at the same time. Perhaps my heart is speaking. Nan - my friend, you are so very ovservant, and yes, I believe also that we all have our own "Deep Bay". I will keep looking, and perhaps find that dream. Charisma - thank you Charisma, this place that I wrote about is very special to me. Greeneyes - this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, and it did some changes inside that I believe are for the better. I find it very amazing that a 'place' can do this to someone. Sven - thank you Sven, I do appreciate your comments. I also can see it, and it's almost 3,000 miles away. But oh, to go back soon! Sunny - hi, is your ICQ ok? This place is calling me every day, and it has become a part of me. Such a place, such a place....... Gentle Spirit - a'hhhh yes, one beautiful mesmerizing place it is. Thanks for the reply, I do appreciate you coming by. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Reading this, I had to admit...that I would give almost anything for just one more night. And I really wish that wasn't true. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Sigh....~sniff~ Bill, this is so touching. Thanks for the read. ![]() |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
JLR - I do know exactly what you mean, as I feel the same way. Phew, just once more! Severn - now can you use a hankerchief my friend? I'm glad that you came by, and that this did touch you. |
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