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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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I saw Sunnyone's poem "Two Faces" just as I was about to post my own "Two Faces". She challenged me to still go ahead and post mine and here it is. She also invites others to post poems on this theme. ~~~***~~~ You are that special part of me, That no one else will ever see. The world will have of me one view, Not knowing within me I have you. You hold my private inner thoughts, Divulge my secrets? I think not, For you're a worthy trusted friend, Who'll be with me until the end. I won't bare you for all to see, It's me for you and you for me. No one will ever tap your stores, You dwell in me forever more. At times I've laughed but cried within, Or seemed so brave when I hadn't been, Appeared so sure when I've had doubt, Only you know me both in and out. As years go by my eyes grow dim, But you, my friend, my light within, Are as the day that we were born, Your face is young, but mine is worn. ~~~***~~~ |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is wonderful, Linda! I love it! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda I think you let a little of her out in this poem. You are both beautiful! |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, I am so glad you posted this. This is just wonderful. This is ~you~, the real ~you~. You let your guard down telling us more of yourself. And this probably is my favorite of yours that I've read. (Of course I say that just about after each one of your poems,(smiling). It seems more special, somehow. I am assuming you are speaking of yourself. You did a great job with this. Thank you so much for sharing with us, Hugs, and Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Wonderfully written Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I really like this Linda... Interesting concept. Beautiful write... ~Hugs~ ~Love, like magic, depends on believing.~ |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Linda, this made me cry! How well I know that other face. Enough said. TwistedSister |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick ~ Sue, I was hesitant to post this when Sonnyone had just posted hers, but I'm glad she encouraged me to go ahead and still post mine. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ What an incredibly kind and generous thing for you to say. Thank you, dear one. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pat ~ Yes, my friend, this is the "real" me--and that makes me especially happy that you liked this poem. ~ smiles across the miles Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Julie ~ Thank you for the "wonderfully written" reply! EA |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Linda, you have spoken this so well, sweet friend, we all have split-personalities and different perspectives on things and you speak of the great divide so well! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, I'm so glad that Sunnyone encouraged you to post this. I would have hated to have missed it. My favorite part was... "At times I've laughed but cried within, Or seemed so brave when I hadn't been, Appeared so sure when I've had doubt, Only you know me both in and out." Thank you, sweet Earthy Angel. Love makes the world go 'round (unkown) |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Linda, This is a beautiful write. I'm so glad you posted it. I'm going to have to go find Sunnyone's poem now. Dawn |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Linda, true friends know one another completely and never make judgement calls, just accept the differences, because it tends to make the friendship all the more interesting. A very good write and thought-provoking. *hugs* Michael The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi EA!! Oh yes!!!!! I'm so glad that you posted this, as it is really beautiful with such message in thought. I think that sometimes people who have never met can share the same experience at the same time, and that is what happened in our case! What a perfectly unique experience, and to connect at the same place. There's poetry in motion right there!! Loved this one, sis!!!! Pen how you truly feel... |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA, Another gem. I really appreciate your poetry. "As years go by my eyes grow dim But you my friend My light within are as the day that we were born your face is young, but mine is worn" Affectionately, SG |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
EA, both of you deserve a pat on the back, wonderful writing Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Both of you did great! LOL, now, if only I could locate my muse's twin! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Well done! When one can trust oneself, that's a wonderful thing! An interesting challenge. My problem is, I don't like to read anyone's response before I make my own attmept, and darn, I had to read to understand the challenge, so I don't know if I'll try it or not. I'm afraid I'll divulge secrets my other face doesn't want out, not vice versa. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchantress ~ Thank you, dear Enchanted one. ............................................. Marti ~ It's been such a beautiful and emotional experience reading all these endearing replies, that your "cry" just started the waterworks in my eyes! ............................................. Noah ~ You are always so sweet and understanding in your replies! God bless you! ............................................. Ethel ~ That is my favorite stanza as well! Seems at tho' the theme of my poem is one many can identify with. ............................................. Dawn ~ Thank ya kindly, dear Dawn!--and you will love Sunnyone's "Two Faces" as well! ............................................. Auguste ~ I appreciate your kind words--and "hugs" to you as well! ............................................. Sunnyone ~ Hi, "Sis"!--Thanks for encouraging me to post it! From the outpouring of love you and I are receiving in our replies, it appears that many can identify with our "Two Faces". ............................................. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ I appreciate how you "appreciate" my poetry!--I truly do! You have always been a wonderful supporter of my poetry! Thank you! ............................................ Kethry ~ Considered it done! Both of our backs have been duly patted--and we both thank you!! lol |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ We both thank you! If you write as well as you do now with only one muse, I can only imagine the heights of poetry you will reach if your muse's twin ever climbs on board! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
VAS ~ Sometimes I literally do not a clue what some poems are about so I have read the replies of others to try and get a handle on it. Then I read the poem again, have a better understanding--and appreciation--of it. I try to view the poem again with a fresh perspective. So often in the past, I have jumped right in and written a bunch of gobblygook and when I later read the author's replies, I was so far off the mark it was embarrassing! You have such a facile mind for grasping the more abstract meanings of poems and I bet you are seldom wrong in your interpretations. ~ Have a great day! EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
glad you posted |
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