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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA 
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Only the breath on her hands blew warmth into that day. For the walk we made froze any chance for this night to bring us deliverance. I'd studied her face countless times, and yet not seeing significant moments was the fatal flaw. Behind her eyes hid the unspoken words, it was irreparably broken and finished. Our pace slowed, in grudging acknowledgment to this mockery played out over our investment in time. Stepping through the still and dormant landscape that trumpeted the fanfare of our doom. I cannot remember ever wanting to feel something more than this moment that hung suspended in rote movement. Absurdity ruled over a repartee in silence, no words to come as a balm healing the quiet. Skewed memories fueled my steps keeping me from staying abreast of her stride. A chasm had formed then, tearing intimacy away from friends and lovers. All that was left was the walk played out for its finite completion. As unfailingly, the night closed in over our journey's end. Nothing more would be promised nor expected. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
All that was left was the walk played out for its finite completion. As unfailingly, the night closed in over our journey's end. Nothing more would be promised nor expected. Walter, my dear friend, you write this sadness well. Nobody could add beauty to sorrow as you do.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A farewell written with such grace... Warm hugs, EA |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
well written...  enjoyed..hugs, g "laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - victor borge |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
A well written goodbye... Enjoyed!!!!!  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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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Stepping through the still and dormant landscape that trumpeted the fanfare of our doom. Sadly this~ I was with you all the way. I hope it will find it's place in the book that it is so deserving of. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
I love to take those long walks, but the silence in some situations is deafening. This is a love story, poignant, and touched me deeply, as it took me back many years. Thank you for putting it here. Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Walter, this is so very sad but beautiful, sweet friend, I send angel hugs your way and hope now new love bades you welcome! (sigh) This has my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Walter, 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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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
very nice Eliza Simmons |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Evidently something that was not meant to be. Maybe a lesson learned. Joyce |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Amazing....wonderful write! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
onion poetry, many many layers.... sounds a bit like a marriage gone wrong. I like.  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am not a big fan you realize, and this poem is why. Some relationships are just not meant to be sometimes. Don't be too hard on yourself - even Einstein had trouble tying his shoelaces. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This is lovely writing and I happily voted for it. |
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Taco Jonez Junior Member
since 2003-04-04
Posts 22St. Petersburg, FL |
waldopepper....what a greta poem...i am enjoying reading all this great work that you wouldn't find elsewehere...so it's so cool to see someone's work i am familiar with...and this is a great poem....nice flow and movement within the lines. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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wings of the moon Member
since 2003-03-27
Posts 323Pink bubblegum land |
awww waldo  this is again a very beautiful write of yours...   you have my vote! "more than yesterday, less than tomorrow, i love you" |
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