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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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~ Erasure ~ I’ve done it at last I’ve set myself free Erased the last trace of you and me I don’t know why it’s taken me so long But finally I know I hear my own song Why was it so hard to forget your face? Why did I keep hold so long to your trace? I don’t know why I even recalled you I knew in my heart you’d never be true I deleted your name from my memory Filed you under persons unknown to me I placed all of your letters in the trash bin Snuffed out the ember that was still within I doubt if you’d know me now anyway I’m not the same as I was in your day There’s someone in my life that really loves me Someone who believes in loving totally I’ve swept clean the empty corners of me Removing you totally from my vicinity Now I’ll be free of this odd thrall of you That kept me hovering in hopes of true Not that I wanted you back here in me I want that understood quite clearly What did I want? I wished to say goodbye Now I have, and I didn’t even cry Marsha To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wow....I’ve swept clean the empty corners of me love that line..I don't think though that I will ever be able to sweep my life clean... hugss M |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  BRAVO!!! Oh Marsha, this is soooooo very sad but wonderful, sweet friend, I am relieved you rid yourself of those sad memories but I hope now that in that vacant spot in your heart a new love and happiness has moved in! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is excellent! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marsha, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Marsha-- I enjoyed your poem. I'm afraid that I have a similar memory written in disappearing ink that still surfaces once in a while. It happens less frequently. Great title! Shenachie |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mushy, you get better with each poem that you write....YES...less is more...and tis more, tis is.... |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Very pretty, Marsha! ((Marsha)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
sis, wow...this is a very powerful write and it is so good to see you getting your feelings out in writing...i am glad that you are finally over this person. they certainly weren't worth your time nor love. im so happy for you!! take care. love you! Amy "you can't stop |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Wonderful soul-purge, Maaaaashaw. How the heck did you accomplish that feat? if bottled, you could sell it for millions who suffer from broken hearts. sigh Your writing is classically fresh and homespun! Enjoying it very much! Jeff |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Maureen darling girl thank you so very much this was the last clearing away dregs and finally I don’t have any ghosts to worry about   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 Luke 2:79 [This message has been edited by Marsha (03-22-2002 11:06 AM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Noah darling boy thank you so very much you are always a pleasure to have on your side. Take care sweet Noah  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 Luke 2:79 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Bridget darling girl hopefully the memories will come less and less. This was a particularly tenacious memory that wouldn't leave, but it has now. Thank you muchly I hope you find your freedom too 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 Luke 2:79 [This message has been edited by Marsha (03-22-2002 11:07 AM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Amy darling lil sister of my heart thank you muchly xxxx YOU are an exceptional writer don’t ever stop 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 Luke 2:79 [This message has been edited by Marsha (03-22-2002 11:08 AM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy thank you so very much, you are so appreciated, it’s always a pleasure to see you and your work you clearly shine, thank you again 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 Luke 2:79 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Jeff darling boy thank you so much I really and truly thank you. I doubt if I’d get much trade, who wants a panacea when being a little tortured is such an effective way to call up the emotions. Besides it's a wonderful way to write poetry, although I prefer to be happy. Thank you always 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 Luke 2:79 [This message has been edited by Marsha (03-22-2002 11:17 AM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Newell darling boy thank you very much this was an old wound that needed final closure, you know sometimes no matter how dead something is you seem to hold on knowing it’s a bad idea. I wouldn’t say the emotions were very pretty but they are all erased now. Thank you muchly 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 Luke 2:79 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very nice...feels good huh? i know |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
mushy, mushy, mushy.... This is VERY well done! Great lines and clever images....not to mention a very clear message! One of your best...  |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
It is a great feeling when you can finally say you are free! I can certainly relate to this one, and you did a marvelous job of describing the process of getting your life back after heartache! You go girl! Beautifully penned Marsha!  ~~oops! Sorry about that! I used Netscape instead of Explorer...this is Dulci...I get them mixed up sometimes...When you share computers, it gets pretty confusing...*LOL* [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (03-22-2002 09:00 AM).] |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Now you see, I knew there was a reason why erasers were made, Wow how easy it is to just erase someone..I love this idea you clever girl. lovely as usual. floria Floria |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
RIP that bandaid off...you don't need IT as a reminder either! Very well done! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Free at last, Marsha...good for you. I'm glad that you erased him from your life.  I loved your poem, it sounded like healing to me ~hugs~copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Passing Shadows darling boy thank you so much yes it feels much much better. I feel completely free 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 Luke 2:79 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
’Deer dearest heart, you KNOW how much a compliment means from you. Thank you muchly. I shall take that compliment and put it in my pocket to take out and brandish at Krissy the next time she gets cock-a-hoop over having snaffled the computer before me. Krissy darling heart did you read what ‘Deer said I think you’ll find that puts me ahead on points? Thank you soooooo much ‘Deer, 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 Luke 2:79 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Dulci darling girl thank you muchly, and yes it is such a cleansing feeling, like kicking an addiction that’s bad for you I suppose. And I feel fine 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 Luke 2:79 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Floria darling girl yes indeed that’s exactly what erasers were made for to edit out the mistakes we all make. This memory needed to be totally erased and I think finally that it is gone. 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 Luke 2:79 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Deca darling girl thank you and yes you are right I don’t need the band aid either. 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 Luke 2:79 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra darling girl thank you so much darling girl, yes it is a healing, and finally I can look into that place in my heart and it isn’t haunted even faintly by a ghost 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 Luke 2:79 |
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