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Lost so long ago
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Lost so long ago |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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I lost you so long ago, a heart so ready to love but wrapped so tightly within pain. Regret is no consolation, my Love. For you were too soon for me, I was not ready for you. And so our paths were torn apart, you, from my heart, you, from my arms, to ache forevermore with regret of that day I said goodbye and let you go. How could I know the pain would stay forever? |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Whoa do I identify with this one, and to this day I never found another like him! This one will speak to many, well done as usual. ~*~ May the spirit of this season live in your heart all year through ~*~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Midnitesun - the pain does hurt, but it will pass in time. A sad writing, but it helps to write, let it out, and then let it go. The best to you... BC |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Mysteria, so nice to see you tonight. I just came back on for awhile tonight, before midnight. It seems to be the quietest time here, when you can read and even post at a pace closer to a heartbeat than a speeding locomotive. Bill, thank you for reading, and replying. I hope you are right. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"For you were too soon for me, I was not ready for you." You've captured the sorrow in this piece with a delicate and tender mood Midnitesun, very much enjoyed  (and lol @ speeding locamotive!) Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Kathleen, I can feel such sorrow behind these words, regret can be such a treacherous feeling. (sad sigh) My heart goes out to you and I pray you now have love that makes you very happy and can make up for those regrets. (sigh) So sad but beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so very much! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kathleen, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun, Enjoyed the read, well done. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautifully written, Midnitesun... I could feel the sadness coming from between the letters of each word.   copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Midnitesun,I could feel the pain and sadness in this. Juanita |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Very sad and heartfelt.Nice job! Stevie |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you all for reading and for your tender replies. I am OK, just in a very reflective mood. This time of year always brings forth a flood of memories, as I know it does for so many others. Not all the memories are pleasantly gift wrapped. This memory just happens to be one that shadows me each year. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
It always does, doesn't it? I can easily relate to this, my friend. Nicely penned, Kacy! Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Sadly wonderful write. All things pass ... sooner or later |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Auguste, thank you. Yes, it seems as if the month of December has a way of opening some doors to the past that refuse to stay shut. December can be the most stressful month of the year if you don't have kind friends or an understanding family. Pips is a wonderful family of friends, and I am very fortunate to have discovered this place in time to help make it through the roughest season of the year. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Good morning, Interloper. Yes, all things pass, both good and bad. Now that I have this memory under control, maybe the funny happy moments will be allowed to re-surface today. |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Sometimes we know best that lost from the rest but only to late 'cause life couldn't wait, forever a test. With heart feeling blue and sadness so true memories still flow where love use to grow, memories of you. For now is the time explained by your rhyme for all to set straight unforgotten fate, a passionate crime. An inward glance that caught me tenderly in thought. I truly hope you find the essence of such love again. This was an excellent depiction, simply wonderful and heartfelt. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
The feelings don't ever go away...you have said it well.. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you, for that beautifully penned reply, ctowen. You always have a tender reply. Magnus, thank you for your kind reply. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Regrets like this are hard to forget. When the right one comes along at the wrong time it’s a tragedy. It’s only when we look back that we think of what we should have done. That’s when we sit down with a glass of wine, old love songs on the stereo, and warm memories. That’s when we write poetry like this. you, from my heart, you, from my arms, to ache forevermore with regret This whole poem moved me, but those lines in particular. I can feel the yearning spoken. I know these ghosts that come to haunt. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
How utterly sad and moving this is. Kathleen (Kay) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hello, sweet Tracey. It's been a while. Thank you for your tender, caring reply. This is something I go through every December, no matter where I am. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Kay, I didn't see you slip in here just now. Thank you sweet lady, for always being here to listen and show you care. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
This is a beautiful, but sad write. Nicely done. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hello, Eloise. Thank you for reading. I find the long winter somehow seems shorter when I let go of sad memories early in the season. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When you can capture words in such a way that the ache you write is the reader's own, you've written a great poem. And you've done so here, with this sad beauty. *S* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Suthern, thank you for that reply! I have been needing to write this poem for so many years, but just couldn't do it until now. Distance and time really do soften the edges of pain. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, Well, that put the bikini right out of MY head! How did I miss this? I have had that ache. Amazing how nagging it can be! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, you almost missed it because you were stuck on that bikini. I guess everyone who lives past the age of 21 can relate to it in one way or another. Now go back to your bikini dreams |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
hope the nicer memories have surfaced by now..this was a heartfelt plea, by any standards... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
faterider, thank you for reading and commenting. I have learned how to handle my sadness. Writing is probably the very best therapy there is for expressing emotions. Painting and sculpture are also excellent, but more difficult to share. If I could, I would write music, but my music talents are limited. Thank you for your time and concern. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Today...I related much to the feeling of this poem. Where's a bikini, how'd I miss that? |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This reminds me of how some touch us more than others...and we don't want to let go of that truth...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Duncan, thanks for the reply. LOL, that bikini comment was something jokingly said after a different poem, and you know Larry, he won't let go of a good joke. James, yes, it is true, memories of some people stick with you a bit longer. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh, yes I understand this. It's so hard to realize you made a mistake long ago, that could have changed your life in the wrong way. So often there is a relationship with such potential and because one or both aren't able or ready, it is lost. You wrote this well, and I hope you are able to have happy holidays. If not, let me know, we can cry together. Sandra |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sandra, I am OK. Thank you for the kind shoulder offer. Mine are here should you need one. The holidays can be the toughest time of year, and winter in general seems to trigger a flood of memories. |
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