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Lessons Learned (saying goodbye to 2001)
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Lessons Learned (saying goodbye to 2001) |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA 
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Lessons Learned I say good bye to this past year With both regret to see it go And with happiness to see it pass Such a year of change for me So many lessons I have learned Lessons that I needed to know The pain I hope not to know again My soul taking so many blows Moves tattered, yet full to the New Year I cried the hot tears of love’s pain Watching whom I thought was my heart Walk away without looking back. He said he loved me too much. I didn’t feel loved enough. Now, with time past... I understand. My heart finding silent closure Leaving a jagged line of memory I have inflicted the pain of heartache On someone else’s tender soul. Something I still can’t manage to forgive Never meaning to cause pain At the time of my regretful act My world was a haze of agony.. I wish I could erase the time And keep the lessons learned. I have met some beautiful souls Learned from their wisdom of time They opened my heart to such love I mourned their soft passing As I took a calm comfort Knowing they have a greater Surrounding peace and love. They will always be in my heart Smiling with their undeniable strength. While the tears of memory past Keep them so very much alive. I have come full circle, in the end Finding a love to soothe me Caress away the heartache and pain To bring back the pure joy I’ve lost Showing me love, hope, warmth and faith. Making me stronger than I ever Thought I could be again. Making my heart full and thankful And with this man’s sweet love I will thrive and become the woman I’ve always wanted to become The woman I find when he whispers I love you. For the first time I honestly felt fear Watching as the black smoke rose My heart ached with the sorrow Of the lives lost. Families broken. Patriotism that has been missing Has found its way home, burning Bright and strong inside my heart. Pride holds my head high Proud of our country’s strong spirit Overflowing with love and strength So I bid a wistful farewell Quiet in my revolving thoughts. Carrying my new found wisdom Into another new year of unknown Wondering what moments of joy And moments of pain lie ahead. I know that I am ready for What hills and curves life holds The unsure times that lie ahead Opening my arms to embrace The tears.. both happy and sad Welcoming my future memories. Accepting my lessons still not learned. I hope nothing but happiness and fulfilled dreams for all of you this year. Be strong, be happy, and most of all be safe. Happy New Year. "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (01-02-2002 11:29 PM).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
very nice-- the lessons we have learned will help us deal with those yet to come-- nice think piece.  JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!!!ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL WRITING. You open your heart and soul to reveal the past year to us with all the pain and sorrow and then to end it with the love that heals all wounds.......*sigh* lessons we have all learned this past year.....yours have given you strength love and understanding...a priceless lesson indeed. I LOVE IT!!! I LOVE IT!!!**big hugs** I pray this year finds your dreams all coming true and the lessons to be ones that just fill your heart with joy and happiness. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Wonderful writing,I hope the new year is fantastic for you. floria |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Tara - Nicely done. We certainly won't forget 2001 because of 9/11. A day that will live on in infamy. The third stanza is definitely a feeling I can relate to, but we all do make mistakes. I hope all your future memories are good ones. Dave |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Very well written, Tara. Good for you on picking up the pieces and getting on with life. You're not a quitter, which makes you a winner. |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
I enjoyed this very much, excellent thoughts in here. Out with the old, and in with the new Good things are coming to you in 2002! 2001 is gone so we must wave It brought you your one true love Dave! Happiness and success await you So open you arms and embrace 2002! Love you Girly!!! RP [This message has been edited by RosePetal (01-02-2002 02:59 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautifully written, Tara...especially these lines. I have met some beautiful souls Learned from their wisdom of time They opened my heart to such love I mourned their soft passing As I took a calm comfort Knowing they have a greater Surrounding peace and love. They will always be in my heart Smiling with their undeniable strength. While the tears of memory past Keep them so very much alive. Thanks for sharing and have a great 2002.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! CLAPPING WILDLY!!! YAY!!! What a beautiful declaration of the many both happy and sad memories of the New Year, I love it!!! (sigh) I hope that you will meet Dave and you two will share an entire eternity of true happiness and true love and live many years of unforgettable memories! (smiles) We all love you so much, sweet friend, I am so happy I have gotten to find such a loving friend like you last year! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tara, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
He said he loved me too much. I didn’t feel loved enough. What fantastic lines those are! The entire poem is excellent, RP. I wish you the best! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is a good read...James |
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Rogue24 Member
since 2001-12-01
Posts 111Ontario, Canada |
Tara, FIVE YEARS COME THE TENTH!!! you ready for it???? heheh I have seen many new years come and go but the best ones I have had are the ones where you renew the year beside me. I love you my friend, WOW FIVE YEARS!!! OMG haha Awesome write! Brings back memories of MANY talks we have had, even a tear. Love you my best friend. Ter. HUGS Alone in the dark, through my thoughts comfort I do seek, through my words I find peace. |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
this just goes to show you that people can take away very different "lessons" from the same set of events. this is a wonderful explanation of your lessons, dear. as always, i deeply enjoy your writing. -Dave |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Thank you everyone for you kind responses. This year has been so much for me.. I lost many things.. and I've gained SO much. It was the year I found my David (love you dear) and the year my passion in writing was renewed. I'm gald you liked this. Thank you again. "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (01-03-2002 03:08 AM).] |
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