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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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Had I Known Had I known then that life would be so lifeless that fairytales would lose happy endings in the break of heart I would not have borrowed that glass slipper. Perhaps I flew to the moon too soon and plucked red roses not yet in bloom, maybe I kissed one too many frogs in search of a fated one who never really existed in play of savouring the seeds of carefree days that are now infertile of hope. If only I was taught, and, if only I knew oasis only lasts for a season or two that time's resplendent of colour would mute to gray giving way to the simple things slipping away through the hourglass of inevitability to cause the rich of my cream of dreams to sour at the curdle of love's goodbye. No one told me that I would fall no one ever warned me that fear would cause my skin to build a wall leaving prince charming out in the cold, though I'm the one who's chilled to the bone. Had I known then that when you wish upon a star sometimes it leads you much too far into a harsh reality that tears would sting through alone had I known I never would have danced. By Melissa P. Monette |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
oh Melissa, even knowing, you should dance....it's what your heart is for  this made my eyes sting...I remember feeling this way, and being so sad....it wasn't who I was, so I kicked my shoes off(and kicked that wall down)....and I danced..... *hugs* to you |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, "If only I was taught, and, if only I knew oasis only lasts for a season or two" Well...this season will pass also. What an incredible write. A keeper. If only we could spare you the pain...  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Oh but we do know...but we choose the path of love...and then when it doesn't work out we become reaquainted with this feeling called pain...James |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well...if you know ahead of time what is coming, we would never enter any relationships and could never take from that, experience to use the next time we are involved with someone. This was very sad, as I think you can take from any relationship something good, if only the experience to never have one like it again I am so sorry for those that get stuck in the pain, and realize it was not them but issues with "their stuff", they will never change and of course are ultimately better off without them, as you can't change anyone nor should you. Oh see what you did, you made me think.  The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Melissa, this is so heartachingly sad...but if we didn't dance we would never learn the steps in life Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is so lovely! I'm glad you weren't gone for long, neither was I!!  Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Melissa, this is so very sad, my heart goes out to you and your tears! (big hugggssssss) Sometimes we can wish upon a star that only dims, but there will always be this one star that will hold a promise of true love exclusively for you eternally! Always believe in your heart, sweet friend, for love will come to you! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is sad but gorgeous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Melissa, thank you for sharing!    May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
leaving prince charming out in the cold, though I'm the one who's chilled to the bone. Had I known then that when you wish upon a star sometimes it leads you much too far ======================================== Melis, you write your emotions with such a depth ... sad or not...your pen reaches deep with every write. That and they way you take a theme or idea and work it to perfection all the way thru the poem. Then there is your gift of imagery and rhyme. Your a gifted poetess dear one...you need to see your beauty. me thinks you need to drink champagne from that glass slipper. "Beautiful writing" sweets. You speak to me in riddles and you speak to me in rhymes. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Melissa, My dear it's all in the dance. Excellent write. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh Melissa, you always write my heart. Its so sad that the fairy tale cannot come true. But I think it is worth the dance, in the end, even if it does only last a season or two. Sandra |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Melissa, dear heart...I've found that the deeper the pain, the deeper the appreciation when love is finally our reality. We don't want to hear it, but it is a spiritual given. This is a beautiful poem...and beautiful you will prevail and God will fill your life to overflowing, just you wait and see, and just when you're not looking too!! all my love, Ellie  A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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J. K. Mitchell Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 311GA |
This is a truth that most of us have experienced before. You captured the moment beautifully. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I have wondered the same but then I look at the person I became through all the hurt and pain and find that I love myself and that without the pain I never would have become who I am today...**big hugs** Have hope and do not let your wall become too thick for you never know when life will grant your wish...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 |
Oh my Melissa, so so sad, this is so heartfelt. great write here. floria Floria |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Melissa, You can write so well.. feelings are wonderfully expressed I really like this one.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Melissa - what a most reveiling write. You did this with a lot of emotions, at least that is what I see. This is perfect for thoughts... BC |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Melissa, you have expressed disappoint with such heart-tugging lines. Beautifully written and enjoyed by this reader very much. Cheryl |
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rebekah33 Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 140MD/NJ |
Never regret the dance!!! And don't ever give up on fairy tales!!! I know what it feels like to get your heart broken but those years/months/days/seconds of being in love makes it all worth while. Don't worry "someday you're prince will come" -A Cinderella wanna-be "So stop and love and dance and live and laugh until you cry" Edwin McCain |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Melissa, This is a heartwrenching write.I have faith that you'll dance that joyous dance again. Peaches |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
we have to dance. . . for the steps will always take us to new places. . . and teach us the lessons of life. . . even those we don't want to learn. . . well done. . .I've missed your work. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Powerfull write, sad but beautiful. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Melissa, Beautiful as always..... I wouldn't change a word, except for the outcome, only to make it come true... You truly speak from your heart, and that is perfection..... Don't ever stop dreaming or writing.... You are an incredible poet...... Love, Elise |
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