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dhicks03 Member
since 2002-12-26
Posts 267Missouri,USA |
 She sat at the end of the aisle in a chair alone without sound stared straight ahead at the man that lay dead and as the Pastor sermoned she was within herself determined to maintain her cold hearted style The best words of him were spoken it was a standing room only crowd promises of a better place laid tears upon the face some sincere, some a mere, token posturing, t'would make Hollywood proud Softly she heard a voice from behind familiar to her the whisper in her ear "So glad you came, I've missed you " she turned her head only to find others in the pews behind her no one was very near She waited til all had had their view she was the last to walk to the man Once again the whisper from behind from the voice she knew this time softly the speaking once again... began "So glad you came, I've missed you each night I've said the calling I searched for you in the stars in the sunshine and in the rain I've given to you my alling here you are near, my dear I'm so glad you came" "Are you OK Miss ?" she heard the Usher say suddenly the tears were falling from her eyes they came calling as the Usher took her hand and quietly led her...away In the limo, she stared out the window in total grievance and disbelief Surmised to herself she was loosing her mind and for a brief moments time she began to reminisce lay aside her grief She thought of his smile the "Ut-Oh's, and " hello there's" of making him the banana bread the love in her bed sweet nothings he'd said all of the moments they'd shared The driver of the limo now lowered the center window and asked "Miss, do you have any request?" "We'll be there before long, would you like some song, anything I can do for you?" he turned the vehicle to sunset west "Yes, she replied please turn the radio on" and the chilling song came through at once ~ If I could, then I would~ ~I'd take you everywhere I go~ ~ So glad you came, I've missed you each night I've said the calling I searched for you in the stars in the sunshine and in the rain I've given to you my alling here you are near, my dear I'm so glad you came~ She couldn't believe what she heard this was so absurd, As the song ended with final word the D.J. now broke in to say "That was the number one with a bullet, song of the day, "So Glad You Came, I've Missed You" and on a sad note I've just been informed the author has passed away" Once again as she looked at the hearse in front of the line this time she heard the whispered words "So glad you came...I've missed you" Copyright © 2001 Dennis Hicks [This message has been edited by dhicks03 (02-16-2003 02:59 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Dennis...thank you! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Dennis, this is so very heartbreakingly beautiful, sweet friend, I too know this feeling ever so much, I love all kinds of music and some songs make me cry because they are so beautiful and my heart goes out to this woman, even if she is just fictional, now I am streaming in tears and poetry that makes me cry deeply touches me so therefore I am casting my vote for you, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Dennis, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (02-16-2003 01:55 PM).] |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
nothing like making me cry....goodness this touches so.... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Dennis, this is beautiful. I hope it makes it in the book...  |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Sometimes loss doesn't occur when it's acknowledged... it has to wait until it's realized before the effect comes in. The event in this poem would be enough to bring almost anyone to their knees in weeping. You've captured that moment well. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I was there from beginning to end with some tingles thrown in for good measure! What a write! Warm hugs, EA |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
If we were allowed to vote more then once for a poem...then I would do it immediately for this heart moved gem...thank you so much for sharing Charisma |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
wow! chilling.... that was awesome! hugs, g |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Wow...this has to be in the book!!!! Bridgette  |
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dhicks03 Member
since 2002-12-26
Posts 267Missouri,USA |
Thank you all for your warm comments regarding this piece.Though it contains some fiction, (no hit record and not dead yet) for the most part this hits very close to home.The music to this piece at my home page makes it more palatable.Thank you all again, Dennis |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
You build this story to a satisfying conclusion. And as a bonus, it made me (strangely) think I was watching Mulholland Drive. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Different, interesting, touching; lends variety to the book. The quality of your talent keeps this poetic story flowing, capturing mind and heart. Enjoyed greatly. Pt ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
well done... muchly enjoyed... regards, sudhir |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Fabulous writing - I read as slow as I could so I could follow the line. This is a great poem. |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
Made me cry, made me vote - beautiful. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Darn! I didn't want it to end, and savoured eveyr single line. It not only gets my vote, I want a continuing series |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I still love this one..... Bump.... Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OH Myyyyy.....excellent! ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
I adored every line of this story. Dawn |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump..... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump..... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump.... "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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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump.... "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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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
The only thing that could stop this from getting in is its length. Come on poets VOTE. Joyce |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
great write! you got my vote take care amy "love is like a butterfly-- |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
How on earth did I miss this one? Wonderful and touching and enormously vote worthy. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
what a great story--sends shivers and warms the heart at the same time..i liked your observation apparent in these lines: laid tears upon the face some sincere, some a mere, token posturing, t'would make Hollywood proud |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oooooo! I remember this one! The chills! Yes! |
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