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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The Vow She held his baby in her arms while nestled in my hug The ripeness of her youthful form was pulling like a drug The time had come again to leave and go back to my life My stay with them was brief and chaste with husband and his wife She whispered as she always did; her voice quite soft and low The words that thrilled my heart and soul. “I’ll always love you so” I mumbled back my echoed words, I quivered while I spoke But heard instead my pledge to her, the vow I’d never broke I’d vowed I’d never find with her a time to be alone Nor seek to ever offer words to lure her for my own I stilled my sense of longing that nearly rivaled pain It comes with every heartbeat; that longing once again For we had dated for sometime, just casually and then I did the dumbest thing for me; I let her meet a friend Oh he was just as good a friend as any friend can be But never did I ever think that he’d take her from me But see, dear friend, it wasn’t just that he had come to spy But stars collided when they met, so he’s the lucky guy Their first became my godchild; I am uncle to the rest And when I come to stay with them, it’s often his request I couldn’t know so long ago this ache would stay inside But love endures in funny ways; her arms still open wide I’ve come to visit now and then these 40 years and more But when we speak or hug goodbye, my heart begins to roar [This message has been edited by kayjay (02-22-2003 09:31 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, dang..... you are supposed to issue hanky alerts! |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Karilea, I used them all up writing it. *S* Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
But see, dear friend, it wasn’t just that he had come to spy But stars collided when they met, so he’s the lucky guy Their first became my godchild; I am uncle to the rest And when I come to stay with them, it’s often his request I couldn’t know so long ago this ache would stay inside But love endures in funny ways; her arms still open wide I’ve come to visit now and then these 40 years and more But when we speak or hug goodbye, my heart begins to roar =============================== This is just wonderful hearfelt poetry set to rhyme divine. Was a pleasure to read aloud..a cadence kissed bittersweet beauty. Well done poet KJ. " ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is such a good poem....totally heartwrenching....I think I want to cry!!! I'm voting..... Bridgette  |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Not sure I like the title but the poem is right on the mark. Nicely written and very moving. Jim |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Ken...if you don't have a hanky handy can I cry on your shoulder and get your shirt all wet?? This is SO good!! and...I have a feeling why... Of course it should go into Passions book. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
For Janet, "bleu" and "bowder" too and ever wondrous E, I thank you all, I'm pleased to fall within your writing, see? I hope your words will soar like birds and find a branch to roost. I take great pride, with words I ride, but often need a boost. Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Ken, I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you, sweet friend, it is a very difficult thing to endure and I hope now you have found a love that has forever remained attached to you as you continue to wish her happiness on her own! (sigh) This is touching, sweet friend, this needs a hanky-alert, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ken, 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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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Noah for your endlessly supporting words. KJ |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
KayJay: A wonderful frank poem about the aches that we all to often feel in our hearts. This is quite a brave poem that tells it like it is without any of the cheeky diplomacy. Great job. This has my vote as well as passage into my library! "If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ken, this is beautiful, though sad. I love the way you rhyme. It's so pretty...I certainly hope that it gets in the book...  "Love makes the world go around" ~with love and hugs from Ethel GG~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-21-2003 02:46 AM).] |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
For Fractal and Ethel, your words make me blush. But matters of heartsore just make me gush. I'm lucky in love, at least I am feeling the onerous process of life's gentle healing You are both most kind. Thank you Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
heartfelt touch ~Every girl has a dream within. |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Very beautiful indeed. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do you know how pleased I am that this came back to the top? |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
My thanks go to Aries and Chanson too You've perked up this poet's heart. And Sunshine, friend of rhyme and prose, Your sentiments always give me a start. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
How sad... I guess there's a person you love that you will always miss, no matter how long it is or who they are with. Oh, make me Thine forever |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Lovebug, for your comment. Yes, there is always "the one that got away" in someone's life. Sigh! Thanks again. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A classic story indeed - this is a great poem...  |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The writers here who annotate Give warmth to me and haste my gait Now Nan weighs in with comments kind I'd write for all, even 'twere blind Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...excuse me, but I cannot reply at this moment--I must seek a tissue to soak up dew from mine eye... Very moving! Warm morning hugs, EA |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Dear lady of Ontario writing with such care e oh I'd pull out all my hair e oh to earn your praise so rare e oh Thank you. Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, my dear Kenny-o This girl from Ontari-o Loves your scenari-o angel hugs, Linda |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
"Chuckles" Linda, Shel Silverstein wrote the "Mermaid of Ontario" The words are on this website: http://www.banned-width.com/shel/works/mermaidofontario.html Again, thank you for your kind comments Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
This both gets my vote and goes in my library.Such a well written, honest write, and I admire the integrity of your vow.One of my favorites. Jason |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you for your kind response, Jason. Funny how someone just clings to your thoughts. KJ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very well written and a plus for the book |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Ruth, for a fine note. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
another wonderful wonderful work from you... what great pleasure it is, to read you... regards, sudhir |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Sudhir: Thank you very much for your most supporting words. Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful write! Charisma |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh I like this and these standards. Joyce |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Charisma and Joyce for your most kind comments. Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Oh this is just too beautiful. You also had my eyes tearing up. Dawn |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I still really like this..... Bridgette |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Every good cry gets a vote. This is lovely, thoroughly enjoyed the read. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, this is wonderful! *S* You've told the sad story of regretted choices so very well... we'll just sog up the voting booth! *G* |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Dear Dawn and "bleu" and SPIRIT too My humble thanks to you. And Suthern, friend, for your kind words; They soar like charming birds. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Ahh love sweet love, I'll vote for that. Titia |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Titia for your support. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
A bump to the top again. Beautiful write. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Spirit friend you make me smile For your visit once in a while. You are dear and I thank you. Ken (By the way, this story occurs in So Cal) Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Ooh I love this. Surely it will be in the book. Joyce |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The lump in my throat will eventually go somewhere. Unconditional LOVE. That's what this is all about, Ken, and your poem is an absolutely exquisite presentation. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
'Sun and Joyce, you are so choice. My humble thanks to both. Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
kayjay...So well done, the feeling hurt to read. Voting. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you so much, Martie. I'm pleased that you found such emotion in it. I'm not the only one who's walked this road, but for all that, it is still a sweet relationship. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ken - my heart just fell into my stomach - goodness - what a good man you are - be proud of yourself - this is amazing xxoo |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Sue, for your warm and supportive post. I'm just an old fashioned soul..I'd have loved being a knight of old. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
This is a killer poem, Kayjay. It really lays the groundwork for some deep pangs of yearn. You wrote the verses very well. I'm sure all the women will be sighing and patting their chests with the sudden warmth. Very well done. I hope it isn't an autobiography. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Aye, 'tis true, me hearty Mr Ag I carry me heart ina bag Tis not that we dinna have our moment but that we've had a life as friends An' thankee kindly sirrah. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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