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Knowing When Love is Through..............#1
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Knowing When Love is Through..............#1 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Once an egg is broken, it can never be replaced. Once a word is written, it can never be erased. Once a shoe has worn out, its usefulness has, too And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. Once a flower has wilted, its fragrance disappears. Once a word is spoken, it will echo through the years. Once a match has burned out, it will never flame anew And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. Funny all the time spent on half-forgotten dreams. Funny all the energy we waste on foolish schemes. We wouldn't strike that matchstick to watch it flame anew, Why, then, can't we know enough To know when love is through? So, on we go, relentlessly, in spite of tears and pain Trying to stop the leaves from falling Trying to stop the rain, But, once a heart is broken, it will always be in two, And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I remember this {~,^} liked it then... like it now... |
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RosePetal 
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Excellent Poem Sir Balladeer! Good flow with your rhyming pattern. Sometimes we know when love is through but we just dont want to let it go. *wink RP |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
How very, very true are the words here. One of the hardest parts of love, is knowing when it is through. Love the way you wrote this, with gentle words of truth. Much wisdom written here. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? [This message has been edited by Tracey (edited 11-24-2001).] |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
but.......but.........I'll always love you Balladeer  "If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it." ~Jonathan Winters |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Excellente Sir... You do this so well Michael... Thanx |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i've always loved this one, Michael.!!.. your writing is so fine!! ... this one reminds me of the one you wrote called "beat the dead horse" , a poem you shared with me when i really needed it when my marriage was ending....... after 8 out of 9 years of beating the dead horse... thank you for the repost.... this is a wonderful piece of work.  i Love it!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"The hardest part of love is letting go...." Oops, started to sing again. I KNOW these words...I know.... *her voice trailed off as she stared out the window...* Well done my friend, hugs, Nancy. ~We are a soul...dancing in a glimpse of time~ |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
think maybe I need to see the dead horse poem too my friend.. smile.. but I like this one very much.. Remember me with a smile on your face, or please don't remember me at all. |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh, I love it when you write emotion like this Michael. Beautifully composed, with such a lyrical flow ... truly wonderful indeed. Your talent never ceases to amaze me.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now I did this a few times, but boy I am so smart now ~ great advise, and oh Michael - ditto Sea, ahhhh, we will always love you ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
sunshine...I liked you liking it then and I like you liking it now Rose Petal...ain't it the truth!! Glad you enjoyed Tracey..and I thank you, sweet poetess!  SEA...you know I feel the same way!  Magnus...I thank you, Sir! Doreen...thank you! Yes, I remember the dead horse..perhaps it will rise from the dead once again! Enchantress....sounds like I triggered a pensive moment..thank you, magical one Lucie...it's tucked away in the archives but I'll find it for ya! Thank you, Luce! Kit..I've only got one thing to say to you...  Mysteria...then I am truly blessed. A man could sk for no more  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 11-25-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well, I've found that you can ask all you want...it doesn't guarantee you will receive. What about this dead horse business????? Be careful, I love horses ya know. But now, I am really curious. And my name isn't George. PS. I saved this one in my fav folder, so you can never have it back, even if you beg me. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (edited 11-25-2001).] |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Balladeer, first of all I sincerely thank you for this read2nite... Ya know one thing I personally have come2learn is that 'knowing' something is thru is half the battle but 'accepting' it as being thru is another matter... It appears your poem has touched upon a string2my heart that has me in much deep thought2nite... Hugs2uSweetPoetFriend *~coco~* |
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misguided angel Member
since 2001-11-23
Posts 106Australia |
Balladeer. I think this is a lesson many of us need to learn. And it seems you take classes????? Enjoyed this a lot. Summon the courage to step out of your familiar, comfortable rut and suddenly many of those things which held you back will no longer have the power t |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sometimes it takes a while to know when love is through, since it may only be ending for one and not the other...but love takes on many forms, and may become less intimate and yet eventually ever-lasting, as it turns into friendship. I enjoyed this one, and as always your flow and rhyme and repetitious style shines. ~Wynter "For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
A beautiful way to put a very bad thing. I had a 10 year spree of that stuff. No more. I know great love now. And I know great poets. Thanks for enriching life! {hugs). Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, This is the first time reading this poem and I thank you for reposting It is so true... I am always the last to know when love is true... I just keep holding on. Thank you for sharing, it was very much enjoyed.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh my, this hits me like a brick..hey maybe a brick in the head is what I need, to stop looking for love in all the old places. I did notice within the poem, the only thing that held onto its value throughout, were the words. Twice, they made note of lasting forever. Great write. Sandra |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Enjoyed the creative scheme and the message, as well. Good write. Melton |
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Domzi Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 288New York (BK) |
This poem has a lot of truths in it. Great poem. Poetry is spiritual ventilation! |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
So much truth , now only if we could listen to that truth. Peaches |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your talent shows in every verse Perfection is your cue One thing about great poetry Is knowing when it's true Enjoyed this one Liz |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart, yes a flying visit, did you miss me? (you should aim better then ) Did I or did I not leave a note asking to be told when you were going to post some of my favourites? I don't know, a girl takes a little break for a short while, and look what happens! I know out of sight out of mind. Oh well, c'est la vie!I really do love this one, I think I told you so before, but in case I didn't, this is one of my favourites, thanks for posting it again. (nb: Please dear 'Deer the next time you post one of my favourites send me a note hmmm) Yes you do know which are my favourites, All of them As for this particular poem it is as always quite outstandingly written, it's flow is perfect it's form is divine. I should have known in an instant that this was thine. Truly excellent  Take care love and warm stuff as always Mushy   To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 11-25-2001).] |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Love 101-- I love it. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
As usual, you write of heartbreak with eloquence and grace, it really touched me; sadly, I know of this pain all too well. Gawd, I love the way you write! Take care cutie patootie! Melissa "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
midnitesun..let me try anyway, ok? I love it when a woman makes me beg coco..2true, my friend. 2bad love's not always 4ever, isn't it?  misguided angel....classes? I wrote the book!  Wynter...yes, that can happen. I saw it in a movie once rwood...then you are a lucky woman....and I could write a book about how lucky HE is!! Thank you, lady Tara...then I'm glad I reposted it! Thank you, my friend catalinamoon...hehe...I think a brick to the head is a little drastic! Maybe you just need a change of scenery 2dalimit...appreciating those two things are all a poet can ask for. I thank you, sir Domzi...I thank you for enjoying it! peaches...ain't it so true!! Knowing something and paying attention to it are two different things...especially in affairs of the heart. Thanks for reading... Liz...my day has been made. Thank you for such kind words mushy lady...Well, THERE you are! Figured you ran off and got married to some rich sheik who bathes you in luxury and camels! Good to see you, mushy one....thanks for your beautiful words  walker...yep, if we could ever get love to read the textbook. thank you, sir Melissa....you sweet lady! Yes, eloquence, grace....and experience Thanks for being touched.. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through Didn't you know my sweet, sweet Deer Love is blind to this arguement here It shuts the eyes, it shuts the ears The only thing left is shedding tears Such a beautiful poem, I thought I'd share my 1800 post in replying you Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
So, on we go, relentlessly, in spite of tears and pain Trying to stop the leaves from falling Trying to stop the rain, But, once a heart is broken, it will always be in two, And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. I may print this off, attach it to a magnet and put it on my frig. I bet you always hoped to have your words immortalized in such a way! Seriously, you've written my world of late. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Most poignantly stirring~ *Hugs* ~*Me*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Balladeer- Truly a wonderful write, my friend. Really enjoyed this one. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Here I am, comment number 329 Nicely told truths. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Do you give lessons on this subject matter and if so ... am I too old to learn???  Seriously sir, I enjoyed this very much and your words are filled with the wisdom we all know but find so hard to accept. The composition of this piece was wonderful and the cadence as sweet and smooth as one of your timeless ballads. Much enjoyed. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
With only about 5 minutes to spare online, where else would I turn but to a sure thing... a Balladeer poem? *S* Now if Toe was around, the sure thing would be a smiling suthern turning towards her sunshine... but I digress. *G* I love this poem, Deer One... for both the content and the perfect way it was written. But once you know love is through... over, kaput, dead, buried, destroyed and decaying... when oh when does the hurting pack its bags and leave? *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 11-30-2001).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* love has been over for me for a long long time....I am safer to stay in my fantasy world where I do not have to experience the end of it. Said with style and grace as always Sir Balladeer. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Truth -- from a certain point of view... Love is never truly "through" until the memories somehow "disappear." But you have words and thoughts definitely worth pondering here, in a style that is always appreciated. -MVS "Your focus determines your reality." --Qui-Gon from The Phantom Menace http://www.davidicke.com [This message has been edited by MARK V SHELDON (edited 11-29-2001).] |
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Ladycat
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782At the edge and a doorway,TX |
Over and over again. I know it all too well. Wonderfully written, Oh great one. Ladycat Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Its one thing knowing its over...and quite another letting go...sometimes thats the hard part. |
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LadySofia Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 238FL., USA |
Wow Balladeer. Often there is a time when the sun wanes and its light fades into oblivion. Too often I find myself in the shade, searching for the light I knew once shined, seeking the twin suns in my mate's eyes. My sight is blurred by my own imaginative mind...seeing things that aren't there. How do we know? Taking a step back and looking from outside the circle often reveals when the time is through. I forget that fact alot. Thanks for your timeless words, they are an inspiration. ^_^ LadySofia |
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Temptress
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since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
*sigh* There is most definetely someone I wish would read this! This is excellent..but then...all your work is excellent. I get a surprise every time I open one of them. Your storm of assumption feeds anger I am calm enough to hold inside. Don't pretend to know me if you've never put stretched out your heart with since |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Titia...I am very pleased you would share that honor with me...and congratulations to you Duncan...I'm sorry it's your world but your fridge is a nice place to be Marge...thank you for being stirred, not shaken vicky..and I enjoy EVERY comment from you! interloper..329 in the thread but first in the hearts of many Mark..Thank you for such kind words. Unfortunately, I AM qualified to give classes on this topic with all the experience I have Suthern girl...never, I'm afraid...but it will turn into a dull ache...best we can hope for....bummer  Startime...there is much to be said for fantasy, at that! Can I come in..?  MARK..when you find the way to make them "disappear" let us all know, ok? Thanks for the words ladycat...I've certainly missed seeing you! Thank you, lady! paula..sometimes it takes mineral spirits Good to see you!!! Lady Sofia..that step back can be the hardest step one can take...necessary as it is. Thank you for such a thoughtful reply temptress..slip me his e-mail and I'll see he gets it! Thank you, Jen |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Balladeer, this really is one of your best. Throughly enjoyed all of it..gentle smile |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
'Deer - great poem, and let us not forget... Once a poet has lost it, he'll write like Balladeer. Once a word is found misused, you can bet Bal' did it here. Once a pirate comes around, he'll show old 'Deer he's through And one of the things about old Long John: He loves ya, 'Deer, in spite of you. Hi ya, scalawag - how have you been keeping yourself? Come on up this week - Lorelei is going to Arkansas and I need an excuse to be just like you - lol. |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Balladeer, Excellent work. Most of the time I've been pretty sure when the love was through. There was always someone there to remind me. Roger |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
~~~awwww What a sweetie, you are! LOL! But...'tis not a male who needs to see it, Sir! Here is a thanks and a bump for ya! umm..  I almost forgot to thank ya for the soo...  Your storm of assumption feeds anger I am calm enough to hold inside. Don't pretend to know me if you've never put stretched out your heart with since [This message has been edited by Temptress (edited 12-05-2001).] |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
Painfully Beautiful!!!!! ~Connie~ |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so true, Balladeer. |
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