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Where Love Was Found
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Where Love Was Found |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
I gave to you all my heart Happened from the very start Things were so fresh and new I wanted only to be with you Through the years trials arose Life got in the way I suppose Things between us slowly changed One day we discovered life rearranged I accept that I’m to blame For making you feel so ashamed Of who you were and wanted to be At the time I thought of only me By the time I realized what I had done Your love was gone with the setting sun I was left shattered, torn, and alone As my heart turned cold as stone I know you think I tried to run your life Bringing you nothing but endless strife But all I ever really wanted for you Was for you to do the best you could do I knew you had the potential to succeed Even though I bet you’d disagree I guess it doesn’t matter anymore You’ve forever closed your heart’s door I could wish, hope, and pray That you would see me another way But that would be to no avail Your love will never grace my sail I know I’ve paid the highest price For not matching your sacrifice I did the best I knew how to do But it wasn’t good enough for you I see we both made some mistakes We’ve suffered great heartaches Pain and anguish now abound Where our love was once found All writing comes by the grace of God. -Ralph Waldo Emerson [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 11-04-2001).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
LW....well said...to often we learn valuable lessons after the fact.... Sad thing is....no one gave us a book on how to love, communicate, how to take care of our daily lives. The world can be very challenging. And becomes ever more so when another heart is in the middle of your life. I struggled for years....Fortunately for me, I had a lady in my life that saw the good part of me, that watched me grow to become a far better man. And that reward has been the greatest blessing to me. I try to never forget that... I am far from a perfect man, just a better one than I was once. I enjoyed this poem...I guess cause I relate to it well. thank you. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
There are always TWO sides to any story - don't beat yourself up over something that is NOT all your fault! Excellent, but painful write.... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Related to much of this, Lone Wolf. Beautiful write of loves many phases. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Don't it always seem to go? To lose at love is one of the greatest heartaches. Life goes on, but I don't think we ever truly let go, we just tuck it away for safe keeping. It is sad, but you're not alone. Anyway, nice writing. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Your words touched me deeply. Love can be as fragile as a hummingbird egg, or as strong as an ostrich egg. It's usually a little of both. The love nest is still there, but all you see are shattered shells, wanting to be whole again. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sad sigh) Such a sad poem that is filled with heartwrenching loss! (big hugggsssss) My heart goes out to you, and I pray soon the next phase will bring great smiles and joy! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jennifer, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Sad but touching poem.I can realte to this one.Too often its too late by the time we realize the mistakes we've made.I hope things get better. Peaches |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy  |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I have to agree with deVine on this one. . . there are always two sides. . . and it's never the fault of any one person. . . well done. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
LW~ one of your finest yet. this was written with such deep emotion...you have NO idea how well I related to this poem. spoke so loudly to me...thank you for sharing this with us. take care my sweet friend. amy "I could kiss you in |
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BldWhtRose Junior Member
since 2001-09-24
Posts 38Alabama USA |
This is about my marriage ??? THIS IS about my marriage....... Really I think this is where almost, if not all relationships end up , in the long run ! Even though none of us want them to, and even near the end.... we think we'd do ANYTHING to get back what we once had with the Who , that used to be the Only true love of our life....... Sad......but a beautiful poem ...... Thanks [This message has been edited by BldWhtRose (edited 11-05-2001).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This has me thinking of last night when I went to the movies "Bread and Tulips" a wonderful story of people falling in love and as I walked from the theatre I was suprised to see my old girlfriend walking out of the same theatre with a new boyfriend...she headed for the womens restroom..he headed for the mens...and I headed for the front door...thinking isn't life like that sometime...James |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
This is so sad and touching..... =(( |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Very touching, love always hurts, |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Our lives are brief, a fleeting mist, a vapor, one day poof! We're gone. Only a few things outlive us...our words, our children....and those we made a difference for. Sometimes that means more than succeeding, if we feel we've not done that. Sometimes we feel we've tried and tried and it's been to no avail. But you know what? No one who loves, loves in vain. No one. We have to love ourselves first before we can truly be happy. No one can make us happy. They only add to it...... Kathleen |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
So sad, but beautifully written...It's sad when we realize way too late how we have treated someone else! Hope all goes well Hugs Cindi |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you all very much for your replies and views on this type of situation. I know there are two sides to every story and that no one can make you happy. These things, however, don't mean you can't regret some of the mistakes you made to contribute to the situation. This was by no means entirely my fault, but I do accept my share of the responsibility. I just thought it was something people could relate to so they'd know they are not alone out there even though it seems that way at times. Thanks again. LW All writing comes |
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