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Loving Both of Me |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Loving Both of Me By Larry Chadwick I want to thank you for loving, The contradictions that are me. Though I prefer to show the best, The rest you never fail to see. Thoughtful and considerate are nice, But not all that easy to maintain. Yet you love me at those times, When this style I am unable to sustain. Romantic and sensual are important, But aren’t possible every moment. Yet in spite of those failings, You still act so content. Helpful and supportive are necessary, But sometimes I just think of me. Yet you manage to accept things, When they aren’t as I wish they could be. So while I want to be the better one, I accept that I am also the other as well. And I want to always honor you in kind, How I do love you…I like to tell. March 24, 2002 Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Larry, I needed this one  awesome write  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh what a beautiful tribute to the woman you love, Larry... Its very beautiful...both the poem and the sentiment behind it.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Larry, That is what true love is all about. Isn't it a wonderful thing to have? Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Now that is the definition of unconditional love. I mean really, in a perfect world we would all be perfect... and how mundane would that be!! We are what we are, nothing more and nothing less. My motto is, love me or leave me, like it or lump it. There are some that do and some that don't and that's a good thing, they've weeded themselves out all on their own. (Oh boy that was a profound statement) Great poem Larry~ |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
i have rarely seen one-sided coin...gotta take both....liked your words here, Larry.... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Susan, There goes my fantasy!  But I have learned to accept reality. Thanks it helps to know that my thoughts are of value to you and not just the confession of my own shortcomings. Peace.Lyra, You never cease to amaze me. What a delight to see you logging time in the blue halls. And thank you. Peace and strength to you friend. Tara, Truly unearned but genuinely appreciated. Thanks. Lori, Aren't you just the philosopher tonight. LOL Genuinely profound. Candor Inc. that's us. ROTFL Thanks. amigo, Can't imagine that one-sided coin would be all that useful. LOL Thanks. Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy [This message has been edited by Larry C (03-25-2002 01:54 AM).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Larry, are you trying to tell me you aren't perfect??? You know, this is sweet, and shows real love, which is an unusual thing, and to be treasured. Sandra |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Nicely done larry... enjoyed the honesty and insight. No.. none of us are perfect, and finding the one that supports, understand accepts and still loves us because of it is pretty special. I'd say you have done well to find such a person. I enjoyed! |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
But that is what unconditional love is...loving someone despite "the other one"...and for all the right reasons. How often does that happen? Not too often, and it is a mark of genuine thoughtfulness to realize and appreciate it! Nicely done Larry! |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Larry we all have different sides to us dont we, great write. floria Floria |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You have said it all....I, personally can relate to this very very well...Being somewhat normal myself... Nice, Larry C.! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Larry darling boy Oh my stars how utterly utterly wonderful is this write of yours. Utterly utterly one of your utter best. YOU darling boy are a writer a really fabulous writer I love it the flow is divine the form pretty near perfect, it’s beautiful the true reflection of love, to see what is and what is really there despite appearances Absolutely excellent   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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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Larry This was so wonderfully written and so very true. No one is perfect but how lucky we are when we feel comfortable with one anothers imperfections. It is all part of the package. I could relate well to this. I was also reminded of a Billy Joel song as I read your words : "Don't go changing to try and please me You never let me down before Don't imagine you're too familiar And I don't see you anymore ........ I took the good times, I'll take the bad times I'll take you just the way you are" Take care......Sue Suetang [This message has been edited by Suetang (03-25-2002 06:20 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Very tenderly written, Larry...I think you are both lucky, this love and you. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Larry~ Unconditional love and support that makes a life full of love this is outstanding, tender, and very you....we are all lucky to read what you spill here among the pages... thank you!  Lauren~ Greeneyes~ Step through the barrier of my mind, enter my soul, feel my desire, let my eyes guide you into the shadows of my heart [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (03-25-2002 10:06 PM).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It's not hard to love someone who is perfect. The test comes when we still love despite the imperfections. Lovely poem, Larry! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sandra, How can I tell you what you already know? LOL Yup that's me...dang. And you? Huh? Thanks.Cpat Hair, Blessed. Thanks...you are so right. Dulcinea, It is a rare thing...I know. Thanks. floria, Well...now that the truth is out, yes. LOL Thanks. Magnus, Guess I can't lay claims to normal but can obviously relate. Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Mushy, It seems that perfect is quite subjective. ROTFL And as ever I always appreciate you responses. Thanks. Sue, Whoa...that is a cool Billie Joel song. And thank you so very much. Martie, Yes indeed...thanks for your kind words. Lauren, Really? I don't know what to say...except a heartfelt thanks. Denise, And what a test I am! Thanks.Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Larry C, just awesome! This is a true write of love, simply beautiful! Sauni @~~~>~~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Saunni, As only a mother would know! Thanks. |
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