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Vicarious Participation |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Sitting in the bus on your way back home, The sight of a pretty girl makes your mind roam... You stare straight ahead as she sits by you, But in your mind you picture everything you want to... The warmth of her body as it touches your skin Your thoughts take you places where you've never been... The softness of her hair as it falls on your hand Your mind transports you into another land And you wonder just how good Love must feel -- when it's real... All of your best friends have a girlfriend; You're the only one whose decision won't bend: You found that perfect girl, and you hope and pray That she'll change her mind and let you make her yours someday... But 'till that time you're in this self-imposed limbo, And you won't let your feelings show If your dream girl could only see How much faith you've got in her, she wouldn't be So full of apathy... Vicarious participation... Vicarious participation... You catch a sexy smile from a beautiful girl; Your heart beats a bit faster & your emotions whirl... Grinning as you pass her, you wonder why You're always so inhibited and always much too shy... Your idealistic mind never lets you forget: One wrong move and you will always regret... It's been said that patience is the greatest thing; So if good things come to those who wait, then may your waiting bring Your wish into reality... Day by day you're becoming more of a success, But you're still searching for happiness... You're getting closer since you have faith in yourself; You believe in your friends and in all your dreams as well... But you still can't avoid a feeling of lonliness -- A yearning for her caring and a want for her caress. And you can't help but wonder if it's really just you, Or if other people ever feel the same way too, But at least you've got some experience... in...: Vicarious participation... Vicarious participation... (Copyright 1991 by: MARK V SHELDON) "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"And you wonder just how good Love must feel -- when it's real..." I remember wondering......wishing......and waiting.....  when it's real......it's beyond all dreams come true |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
One day the right girl will come into your life and you'll experience the "real thing". Very good writing. Betty Lou Hebert |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Like Phil Collins sang "You can't hurry love you just have to wait cause love don't come easy it's a game of give and take!" Great poem Mark! |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Yes, what Ethome said in Collin's verse.... and I like this... |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, friends, for your responses. This was written over 10 years ago, but it's so nice to see a warm, caring response from all of you! People like yourselves are what make this site so wholesome. (I could have really used the consolations back then, though, let me tell you!). As always, thank you for reading and sharing. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
So now, 10 years later, you are happy. This is good I'm thinking this is another song. If not, it would sound great put to music. Sandra |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Yes, Sandra, this is from another song. Emotions... well you know how they ebb and flow like the oceans we all love. Just want to put some stuff out here from "a guy's point of view"... Thanks for stopping by and reading... -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Mark...you should try putting some of your work in Critical Analysis...they have an awesome way of helping poets who are serious about their work, to define and shape it... should you ever be of the mind to do so.... I myself enjoy the way you've played with some of the words.... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"And you wonder just how good love must feel when it's real." Not sure if you are talking of romantic love or love love. Enjoyed your poem...James |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, my Lady. I'll consider it. James, I suppose that line is open for interpretation, but "real" love, in the big picture, is all-inclusive. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mark, Nice write, enjoyed the read. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, Seymour for checking it out. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Mark...haven't had a chance to say welcome to Passions yet...so I do now. I really enjoyed this poem..and it is a song I think everyone sings one time or another. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you, Martie. Some songs even have melodies you can't get out of your head... -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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