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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

0 posted 2001-10-24 12:07 PM

Before Our Time
By Larry Chadwick

We came along before our time,
It seemed so terribly unfair.
A friend I wanted her to be,
But it was too early to share.

And so the only time we got,
Was talking on the phone.
Those calls were made quite often,
I just couldn’t leave her alone.

As time was passing by,
Those feelings started to grow.
But a little thing inside of me,
Said I couldn’t let her know.

A solution had to be found,
To this longing in my heart.
They wouldn’t stay inside,
Without tearing me apart.

So one at a time they were bought,
Of course, at the Hallmark store.
A way for me to be able to say,
How much this girl I did adore.

Into the shoe box under my bed,
They gathered as time went by.
A way for me to let it out,
Or else my heart would cry.

Dated and numbered one by one,
The cards were accumulating so.
A little stack of how I felt,
Because I couldn’t let her know.

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

Tracey
Member Elite

since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

1 posted 2001-10-24 12:18 PM

Well Larry, if you kept the cards under the bed instead of giving them to her, then how the hell was she ever gonna know how you felt???? How often though, have we not told someone how we felt and kicked ourselves later (pick me, pick me, yeah I've done that, more times than I care to remember. lol)

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

2 posted 2001-10-24 12:20 PM

Into the shoe box under my bed,
They gathered as time went by
A way for me to let it out,
Or else my heart would cry

Larry, your poem just hugged my heart2nite and I thank you for providing me with this embracing read...
*~coco~*

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

3 posted 2001-10-24 12:43 PM

Tracey,
Okay, smarty pants! It was about ethics. I found her on her way to being single and refused to be the cause. Sooooo...I waited.

Coco,
I don't believe we've met. I pleased, always, to provide hugs! Thanks.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2001-10-24 02:35 AM

I didn't realize there was anything before your time.

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

5 posted 2001-10-24 02:39 AM

Midnitesun,
You know, nothing makes me want to come after you more then that red cape! That goose is going to get those smarty pants again and this time, I get to watch!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2001-10-24 02:48 AM

LOL. No one can catch me anymore...I've gotten smarter, hence the smarty pants. And that goose and gander both hit gramma's oven many years ago.

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

7 posted 2001-10-24 02:53 AM

Midnitesun,
So, what are you saying, it's up to me. I could get into this, ya' know.

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

8 posted 2001-10-24 09:03 AM

Larry, I don't have the right words to tell you how this moves me....how romantic, and perfectly sweet this is to me.....I love this and I'm keeping it

Startime
Member Ascendant

since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

9 posted 2001-10-24 09:08 AM

*sigh* How sad that those wonderful cards stayed in the shoebox when they might have lightened both your heart and hers. Well done, Larry. A great read.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

10 posted 2001-10-24 10:56 AM

Hey Larry, give her the cards. She'll love them. Let her know how you feel.

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

11 posted 2001-10-24 12:06 PM

Larry,
This is wonderful! Isn't it funny how we seem to close ourselves off to something that we want so bad? This really touched me!
Thanks for sharing!
Love ya
Cindi

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

12 posted 2001-10-24 09:46 PM

SEA,
From a woman whose poetry I adore...Thanks!

It requires a sequel, you know.

Startime,
Guess you figured out, it wasn't easy! But I was willing to meet the challenge.

p.s. See note to SEA.

SmartChick,
Good advice! Stay tuned.

Cindi,
Thanks so much. You're the best.

[This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 10-24-2001).]

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