Open Poetry #19 |
Miss Her (hopefully, a love poem - or did I go to far away...??) |
jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Miss Her Miss her. Yesterday…the day before - tomorrow, miss her. Miss the way her aura weaves with mine, the way she and I laugh spontaneously at the same thought - together, the way she curls one finger in hello - love you. Miss her. The way she sits on the end of the bed, slowly inserting her foot into a stocking , gently smoothing the wrinkles with both hands - miss her, the lingering smell of her in the air, her toiletries on the bathroom sink, the wafting sound of her singing in the shower… Miss her. God how I miss her, even with her standing - right here. wesley james beard, jr. © march 2002 |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oh, how well done! Did her justice. ThisDiamond |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
JW..Jimmy....Trust me, read my lips....this is simply PERFECT...right on target...well done, no problemo my friend!!!! Nice!!....OK? Believe it...it is... |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this brought tears to my eyes.... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Thank You for This! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) Oh my gosh, I feel exactly the same way you do tonight, sweet friend, this last week I have missed my Joanna so so much as she's finishing moving in Florida and I have missed talking to her so much I feel so lovesick inside! (sigh) This brought tears to my eyes, sweet friend, you have such a loving heart and I know your love will forever be blessed to share true happiness with you forever! We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is beautiful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jimmy, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
When you write like this... please remind me to keep breathing as I read it...okay? You see...this one took my breath away! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Sometimes all you really wish for... |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Very sweet Jimmy..lucky lady to be missed that way.. ~Victoria~ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
not too far at all. . . but, I don't know if the meaning has been heard here. . . perhaps, another reading. . . yes. . . well done Sir. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
perhaps i read it differently than the others - i saw this as a wish that the person you truly loved was still "there." as in the physical presence remains, but the emotional connection is gone (whether she has changed, you have, or whatever, you didn't elaborate on). in that vein, this is a well-rendered, melancholy reminiscence of times gone by that i enjoyed. Christopher |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Jimmy this is simply wonderful. Oh that last line blew me away. Nicely done. floria Floria |
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Carolina Member
since 2001-08-17
Posts 224Myrtle Beach, SC |
I now how this feels. *sigh* Beautifully written. Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thank you very, very much...everyone. I love the two views this brings out in people...sorta sad for some, just the opposite for others; says it walks a fine line between the two...neat! I chose the "love her to death view, myself", my son the other. And he's not a sad person so...why??? Perception...I guess. Hmmmm. Miss...you all, jwesley [This message has been edited by jwesley (03-08-2002 08:20 PM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Love the thoughts here...one of my favorites...James |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I know the feeling...from both perspectives! |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
jwesley...what a perfectly beautiful poem. I hear the love pouring from your soul. Lucky woman to have that kind of love beside her. ***Ivy Rose |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
what?? are you kidding??? "hopefully" a love pome? mygoodnessgracioussakesalive!! this is LOVE pouring out on the page!! these are the words every woman longs to hear!! so beautiful this writing! I applaud you! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
ok.... just re-read it.... yes, i see the vacancy.... the loss..... the possibility of death damn!! you know what? to have multiple meanings in a piece of work is exactly what makes it so good... the layered meanings... to strive for that is a goal of mine and damn ... you have succeeded so powerfully with this it is a fine piece of writing |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I can't add to what has been said above so I will just echo it if that is ok with you. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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