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Alexander
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since 1999-06-10
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Uk

0 posted 2001-03-08 02:11 AM


MAYBE NOT TODAY

Looking where I've gone, trying hard to carry on, I once more pay the price.
Seems that chances pass, sad, but yet I know I'm not alone.
Love's eternal flame, a burn within this soul of mine that only meets with ice,
How can I bring warmth, to someone whose heart is made of stone.
Back along this winding road of sentiment and pride,
All I ever met was painted lies,
Once again I slowly recognise this pain inside,
Maybe it should come as no suprise.

Looking down the years, all I shed was silent tears for pain that would not heal,
Once I lived a dream, then someone stopped the music and the dance.
Hard to understand, maybe it's just me who gets the worst hand of the deal,
Still I gamble on, though I've never won, I take the chance.
Making dreams come real is not an easy thing to do,
Many times I tried, and got it wrong,
With hopes I have to steal, I re-adjust my point of view,
Dancing out of step, I move along.

In this world I know, many people fall below the image they present,
Also it would seem, that many more have ended up like me.
I wear the scorn of friendships torn, and what these people meant,
Many fallen stars, so many hidden scars you cannot see.
While I dwell on yesterday, tomorrow comes around,
Picks me up, and brings me to today.
Somewhere up ahead of me, a dream waits to be found,
I only wish somehow, I knew the way.

Feelings that run deep, memories I keep can never vanish from my mind,
Most are bitter sweet, vows left incomplete and lovers gone.
As to what will be, there is still a part of me that needs to look behind,
Lessons I must learn, as I turn and try to carry on.
In my mind I know I'll find you somewhere up ahead,
Maybe not tomorrow, I can wait.
Until I do, my search for you will fill my days instead,
I'll see you in the future, don't be late........


Copyright:Alexander:January:1999.




Alexander

© Copyright 2001 Alexander - All Rights Reserved
Paula Finn
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missouri
1 posted 2001-03-08 03:15 AM


OH this so fits me...have you been peeking into my heart? So many of your thoughts just echo my own...and Alexander? I'm never late...
inot2B
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Arkansas
2 posted 2001-03-08 11:03 AM


Very nicely said. I'm glad you still carry the hope of tomorrow.
Celeste
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3 posted 2001-03-08 11:19 AM


Alexander??? Is it you???!!!!

Hugs,

Kellie

*Nice Write!*

To hold tomorrow we must first be willing to let go of yesterday.

vandana
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4 posted 2001-03-08 05:25 PM


enjoy it
Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley
5 posted 2001-03-08 06:28 PM


Wonderful poem with 'kick' for an end line. I enjoyed it. You post so few poems that each one becomes a treat to enjoy.
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