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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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If I should say that we're intimate I know it would turn some heads Folks would reach the conclusion We don't occupy separate beds. But while it's true that physical Intimacy is lots of fun, It's only one form of closeness - There's a more important one. Bodies can age, disintegrate But when a melding of the souls Exists between well-matched hearts Orgasms aren't their only goals. Clasped hands offer assurance Each is where they want to be A smile, a kiss, apt attention Create a special intimacy. To recognize a kindred mind And share the contents of one's heart Is to have an intimate friend Even when bodies are far apart. And that's what I have with you, dear An intimate rapport You understand and accept me - I couldn't really ask for more But that we continue for always. You simply are this world's best And being a special friend to you Is my greatest happiness. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
The happiness of such an intimacy is pronounced so very clear... True words .. Enjoyed very much, Regards, Sudhir. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Suthern, I understand completely. I am so thankful that my Love and I are also best friends. We were friends before we fell in love. I think a person has to really like another person before they can love them the way they should. A very good and truthful poem, friend. Thank you for sharing your heart.  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Suthern ~ I can't begin to tell you how very much I like this piece of your heart ~ It is so lovely ~ Bonnie |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Clasped hands offer assurance Each is where they want to be A smile, a kiss, apt attention Create a special intimacy. To recognize a kindred mind And share the contents of one's heart Is to have an intimate friend Even when bodies are far apart. ================================== Yeppers...you hit the nail on the head... and did so with your gift of rhyme divine. Ya know...ya better be careful -- if you keep writing this lovely heart on sleeve poetry...someone might think ya a moth *LOL*  (and ya see how well it works for me) haha  roflAll kidding aside--this is really a gem of pen and heart poetess Ruth..and a sweet, sincere, sharing of your words. "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
that's the best.... :-) sweet... Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
intimate.....can have so many layers...you write this so perfectly....and I too am glad to call you freind |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful suthern.. and this is the nicest form of intimacy. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Such well-written poetry. This line: "To be understood and accepted"... That is what it's all about and you captured it perfectly. I love this poem. It's uplifting. Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile... a funny thing happened on the way to the orgy? Yes'm, I too, have discovered I would rather have a sincere hand to hold. Hugs you, for the sweet truth of this. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The greatest compliment I can give is that I wish I had written this... that I did not, but am glad that you did... I can only offer my deepest respect for a write well done... This is beautiful... it's a  because you understand what is Really Important... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (03-31-2003 03:14 PM).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sounds to me like it was written by someone not getting any!!  Aw, Suthern gal, you know me better than that. You are certainly right in what's important in life. It's just that i know you wrote it with Toerag in mind and I had ta say SOMETHING!!..'cause I agree that any form of intimacy would be preferable to playing bumper bodies with that bozo! My skin is crawling at the thought!!!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern And the dosage is one spoon full every morning. Exceptional write, but then you are exeptional.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ 'An intimate rapport' Sooooooooooooooooooooooo understood~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
As you say there is more than one way to be close...James |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Very nice write gal.....knew I shouldda checked here earlier...and Balladeer...your skin's always crawling with something..you really should bathe after a long day's work yanno.... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oh, you speak the heart so well here. Bravo!! This treasure you hold, is priceless. ThisDiamond |
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Pascal Member
since 2003-03-30
Posts 54Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful, simply beautiful. Pascal |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth...The treasure of this kind of intimacy, is priceless and your poem beautiful and heart warming.  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sudhir: I'm so glad you enjoyed. *S* Thank you very much! *S* garysgirl: I agree wholeheartedly. *S* Thank you! *S* Bonnie: Thank you for giving it such a warm reception... and me such a smile. *S* JM: Nope... not gonna happen. LOL I may spend a lot of time bashing my head into something, but I can't fly! LOL (I stole a halo but forgot to get the wings. *G*) Thank you very much for appreciating this heart sharing. *S* KS: It is indeed. *S* Thank you! *S* jellybeans: Ditto on that friendship schtuff, oh lady of layers. *G* I thank you very much. *S* Enchantress: I think so, too. *S* However nice the other is, it's empty without this. *S* Thank you very much! *S* regards: And I love your response. *S* Thank you very much, kind lady! *S* serenity: Life keeps interfering with our plans, doesn't it? *G* Thank you very much, ma'am! *S* Sunshine: That is indeed a compliment beyond compare... and I thank you most sincerely. *S* Bal: Well... yes... but did you have to be so blunt about it, Mr. Town Crier??? ROFL!!! Just for that... to tell the truth, I'm glad you're not thinking too much about playing bumper bodies with my hero... Fran and I would BOTH be horribly upset... and Toe would REALLY run then! LOL SMOOCH, dear friend... and thank you. *S* Seymour: One can never get too much contentment, can they? *S* And I can never get too much of such comments... you are a dear and I thank you so much. *S* Marge: As my Dad would say "Can't beat it with a stick." LOL Thank you so much!! James Michael: There certainly is... and none is second best. *S* Thank you! Toerag: Your reply's always worth waiting for, dearest friend... and I thank you so much. *S* ROFL @ Bal's bathing... yeah... he's supposed to kill the bugs, not give them a home? *G* ThisDiamond: I thank you so much... and yes, I know. *S* A priceless treasure. *S* Pascal: Thank you so very much! *S* Martie: It fills my heart... as does your reply. *S* Thank you so much! *S* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ah, the forms there are of love....so many true and long and knowing kinds of love. ...and to think are many who seem actually to prefer the kinds of quick, short, dispassionate passion that seem so thin by comparison.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) Oh Suthern, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, that is the kind of love I dream of feeling someday as I want to make a girl feel special and hug and kiss her softly and bring a smile to her face caressing her face lovingly! (big hugggsssssss) This is soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, this brought tears to my eyes as it is so lovely, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Suthern...What makes this poem such a standout is the pure love radiating from its words and the honesty of your heart in the the way it perceives what a true love is. You have what many of us have only dreamed of. Wonderful poem. ***Ivy Rose |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - I know of your words, and agree with them. One can have an intimate friend... BC |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang girl! I couldn't have said it better myself! What a write! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ruth, I am so happy that I discovered - finally - this sparkling gem. More even than closeness it is ONENESS and it is really independent of physical touch, even though the latter does complete it if it happens to be there too...... if, but not NECESSARILY ... Thank you for saying it so graciously. Love, Margherita |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is beautiful.. YOU are beautiful. adding this to my library Maree  |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Great poem....I couldn't have said it any better!!!! Wonderful!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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morefiah Member
since 2003-03-26
Posts 150Spanish Town, Jamaica |
Suthern, I must express sincere thanks to you for putting into such beautiful words, what I feel for my best friend Karen. I actually sent her a card with your poem because it was so beautiful. I was so moved that I did it without a second thought. I assure you that this poem will be one of the most treasured for me. Thank you so much. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your poem literally brought tears to my eyes with its profound beauty, sweetness and truth...Lovely beyond words... Warm, loving hugs to a warm, loving soul, Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: I think it's only because they don't know that something infinitely more precious is available... for who would prefer a crumb to a feast? *S* Thank you! *S* M'toe: You certainly deserve to have your every dream come true, dear friend... I hope you find all this and more. *S* Thank you! Ivy Rose: I know... And I'm truly grateful. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* Bill: Lovers have come and gone The gift that keeps me going on And will until the very end Is the love of a treasured friend. Thank you! *S* ps: Considering how well you say what you say... your response humbles me. *S* Thank you ver much! *S* Margherita: Thank you for such a wonderful response. *S* You've certainly made my smile sparkle! *S* Dark Angel: And YOU have made my day. *S* I thank you so very much. *S* Justbleu: I'm so glad you liked... thank you! *S* morefiah: You honor me... I thank you so much. *S* EA: Sweet lady, you are too kind. *S* I didn't mean to dampen your wings... but I'm gratified you gave it such a warm reception. *S* Thank you! To all: Anytime one bares their heart, there's a certain vulnerability. *S* I can't possibly thank any of you enough for being so kind to these underdressed emotions. *S* But I do thank you. *S* |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is so great. Much enjoyed. Sandra |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
suthern - I loved this! Every verse rings true - amazing: You understand and accept me - I couldn't really ask for more THIS is the key . . . xxoo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
catalinamoon: Thank you so very much! *S* littlewing: It is indeed the key... and I thank you picked out one of my favorite parts! *S* Thank you very much! *S* |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Just a big smile for this one, it speaks for itself |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
hoot & vandana: I thank you both very much for reading... glad you liked! *S* |
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