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kaile
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0 posted 2001-11-07 10:40 AM


You tried to grin
but it came out
as a grimace instead.
You sat opposite me,
tears rolling,
trying hard to
put on a strong front

I averted my eyes,
swore inwardly a little--
oh gosh, what was i supposed to do?

I regretted
for the first time ever
that I don't bring tissues out with me

You confided
about your relationship problems

I was sympathetic,
made all appropriate responses,
cracked a few jokes,
tried to provide a constructive
"male's perspective"
(which was your wish)

I guess i succeeded
You expressed your gratitude profusely

I only felt relieved
that i never accused your guy
of being a jerk
or let on the fact
that i once liked you


[This message has been edited by faterider (edited 11-07-2001).]

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1 posted 2001-11-07 10:45 AM


the ending has a very strong impact...wow....this is great  
Mon Cherie
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2 posted 2001-11-07 10:46 AM


I only felt relieved
that i neither
didn't accuse your guy
of being a jerk
or
let on the fact
that i once liked you


I like this stanza the best...... as cool as you try to be, you finally told us what was troubling you

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3 posted 2001-11-07 01:05 PM


Wow, this one is powerful. You had me on edge all the way through, but the ending...superb. Your poetry is always unique and well written.
dgvarner
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4 posted 2001-11-08 07:42 AM


oh kaile..how that hurts...to be the one to stifle the inner-most feelings while you offer sweet friendship...

written well...  

hugs, g

~dgvarner/fallen rain~

"what if jesus comes back like that..will he cry when he sees where our hearts are at?..." c.raye

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5 posted 2001-11-08 08:00 AM


faterider,

     I think we have all been here.  It's so hard to sit and watch someone you have feeligs for be hurt.. especially when you know you would give them the world. *sighs* Oh this one bring back memories.

Hugs,
Tara


Dennis L. White
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6 posted 2001-11-08 08:08 AM


Kaile,
  You write of such wounded emotion, you speak of consoling and emotionally supporting a friend who has suffered a loss but does not realize your own feelings for her. Thoughtfully written piece here. Thanks for sharing. Your friend, Dennis

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7 posted 2001-11-08 10:43 AM


Aww   That just sucks.  
I'm sorry bout the sitch, nice read tho.

Jenn

"I want love on my own terms; after everything I've ever learned. Me, I carry too much baggage..."

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8 posted 2001-11-08 10:49 AM


your words are so true.  We have all been in this position..it is hard.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

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9 posted 2001-11-08 04:43 PM


Wonderful expression...James
kaile
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10 posted 2001-11-09 03:43 AM


thanks for reading...i cringe upon reading the thread now because i think this poem really sucked...but i guess i needed to blow off steam that night...

i appreciate the emotional support...thanks

dgvarner
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11 posted 2001-11-09 01:03 PM


LOL..we all need to blow off a little steam now and then....!  hey..i wrote "navel lint"!!! rofl...

anyway, what better place could you find to blow off steam...  

hugs, g

~dgvarner/fallen rain~

"am i in too deep--
have i lost my mind?
i dont care--
youre near, tonite..."
-enrique

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