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hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 2002-08-02 07:32 PM

They Never Knew

He watched her and each passing day;
He memorized her walk, her sway
And how her face was framed in wisps
Of golden hair and how her lips
Were like the petals of a rose
On sunlit morn ‘neath dews repose.
He watched her and each passing day;
He sighed and turned, then walked away.
~
She watched him and each passing week;
She noticed dimples on his cheeks
And how his eyes, in office light,
Reminded her of clouds at night.
She glimpsed the strength of his two hands
And noted lack of wedding band.
She watched him and each passing week;
She dreamed, but never did she speak.
~
They watched each other through the years.
They noted joy. They saw the tears.
They passed each other in the hall,
But never really talked at all.
They loved each other from afar;
Too scared to hope or wish on stars.
They never really took the chance
And in life’s crazy circumstance...

They watched each other through the years,
Though never met, due to their fears.
So as life goes, they aged, they died
And then were buried... side by side.

~ Ruth
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[This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (08-02-2002 07:34 PM).]

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

1 posted 2002-08-02 07:36 PM

Oh this is so sad. Very well written.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-08-02 07:37 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Ruth, I have missed you and your wonderful words soooooo much, this is a powerful comeback that is filled with so much sadness! (big hugggssssass) I know how it must feel to always want to confess to the one you love but the fear pushes you back only to regret it later on, sweet friend, if I faced that opportunity, I would just declare it from the bottom of my heart otherwise I would feel depressed missing that chance, and while someone might reject your desires, at least you knew how they felt! (sigh) This is a sad but beautiful poem, sweet friend, I am so happy you're back, you are a special friend to me and everyone here, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Corinne
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since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

3 posted 2002-08-02 07:38 PM

Perhaps they'll get another change the next time around! How sad this is!!!

Nice to see your words again, Ruth!

Corinne

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

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4 posted 2002-08-02 09:08 PM

ah, the chances not taken....what a wealth of poems they can produce. This is great writing, hoot

Good to see ya...I was getting concerned again

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

5 posted 2002-08-02 09:35 PM

Excellent writing, Ruth. It's good to read you again, this is a keeper

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Dr.Moose1
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since 1999-09-05

Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

6 posted 2002-08-02 09:37 PM

hoot,
Here I was, just cruising along when I happened on this. It's a wonderful telling of a rather sad subject which I'm sure has been repeated way too many times. In writing this, you may have prevented one more repetition of this sad mistake. For that ( and your poetic expertise ) I applaude you.
Doc

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2002-08-02 10:00 PM

Hoot...I found it. I knew I would. It will stay towards the top, for its truth, its beauty, and its underlying sadness...

Would that all find their one true love...

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

8 posted 2002-08-02 10:10 PM

Exceptional write. Truly wonderous how love can weep in silence. ThisDiamond

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2002-08-02 10:42 PM

Ruth,
Wonderful write enjoyed the read and seeing you post again, misseed you.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

10 posted 2002-08-02 11:02 PM

It sounds like they just let life happen to them, Ruth...
An interesting perspective, so very well written.

~ poetic hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

11 posted 2002-08-02 11:12 PM

Really great story, with a true message wrapped within perfect poetry.
Sandra

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

12 posted 2002-08-02 11:19 PM

This is a wonderful poem, but very sad.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

13 posted 2002-08-02 11:32 PM

Ruth

You always write so well...I really enjoyed this love story.

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

14 posted 2002-08-03 11:20 AM

hoot_owl_rn - for the want of a 'hello'. Sad, but excellent write...

BC

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

15 posted 2002-08-03 12:35 PM

HootieGal~
This is so touching ...
Reminded me so much of Reba McEntire's song, "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"~

Good to see you writing and sharing with us~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

16 posted 2002-08-03 12:36 PM

...and they lay together for eternity

Great write, hoot..

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

17 posted 2002-08-04 02:45 PM

Thank you all for your kind comments and as always your continued support of this poet's work. I appologize for my absence from the pages here, but health comes first. Hopefully soon I can again be a regular here, but till then, know I cherish and miss you all.
Love and hugs

Ruth

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

18 posted 2002-08-06 11:13 AM

I always know I'm in for a treat when I open one of your poems... for whether sad or glad, they're always excellent. *S* This is beautiful, hoot... It's so good to read you again. *S* Take care of you... get better soon!

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

19 posted 2002-08-06 11:24 AM

Ruth, this is absolutely splendid! You captured the true essence of what one can lose when not willing to take the chance ... really well done!

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

20 posted 2002-08-06 02:42 PM

Though it had a sad ending, it seems they shared a lovely bond of sorts.
Enjoyed!

Deb

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