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Ericc
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0 posted 2003-05-19 02:39 PM



We are tender expressions.

Ultimately...there is no
hiding.

Our wounds are self made.

Battle scars from an inner-life.

And this we show the world.

In one form or another.

...Tender expression.

We read each other with
downcast eyes.
Afraid of mirrors offered...and shadows
denied.

Yet no one passes unseen...unheard...unfelt.

No soul cries alone.

Some tears are only buried
deeper.
And some...cry to a silence of
their own.

We are tender expressions.

Reaching.

© Copyright 2003 Eric P McCarty - All Rights Reserved
Sunkissed
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1 posted 2003-05-19 02:41 PM


*sigh*

Perfect title to fit a tenderly written poem.

Enjoyed!

Sunkissed.

Martie
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2 posted 2003-05-19 02:58 PM


Ericc

Wisely wonderful!

ThisDiamond
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3 posted 2003-05-19 03:18 PM


"Our wounds are self made
Battle scars from an inner life"

Especially caught my attention.
Excellent write. TD

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4 posted 2003-05-19 05:16 PM


Wonderful words here Eric...
Very nicely penned...and much enjoyed as always.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Patricia
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5 posted 2003-05-19 05:56 PM


We read each other with
downcast eyes.
Afraid of mirrors offered...and shadows
denied.

Oh Ericc,

This whole piece has so much to offer the reader.  I felt as if your words were speaking directly to my heart.  This is truly a special creation.

Thoughtful expressions...that's what you pen!
-Patricia



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6 posted 2003-05-19 06:11 PM


Eric, my friend, you are a very thoughtful
person with a very tender and compassionate heart. How do I know this? It shows in your poetry, Sir. You write some of the most loving and tender-hearted poetry I've ever seen. If someone reads your poems and is not touched in some way, I just don't know about that person. Thank you for being you.

"To be in love with love is truly to love".....by Paladin
~with heart hugs from Ethel__GG~  
                  

El_Campeador
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7 posted 2003-05-19 06:32 PM


Eric, this is excellent! We are truly tender expressions, who need each other so much, but have such a hard time reaching out to each other.

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

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8 posted 2003-05-19 11:57 PM




(sigh) Indeed, and the expression is found deep within the lungs of ones self, the living proof that we exist and we live with all the virtues that will help establish harmony for so many of our brothers and sisters! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are one kind and compassionate spirit and friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Eric, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

BluesSerenade
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9 posted 2003-05-20 01:49 AM


Now you've done it,  and I can't help myself.
This is how a tear reads,  and hangs onto a smile.

Thank you for leaving a lasting impression.
This is really lovely, Ericc~

  

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10 posted 2003-05-20 03:10 AM


a wonderfully beautiful write
Nan
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11 posted 2003-05-20 08:44 AM


I really enjoyed this poem, Ericc - It's absolutely lovely - and absolutely true... We are all big softies in the final analysis, aren't we??

and CONGRATULATIONS on your first thousand posts!!!...

nobody
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12 posted 2003-05-20 08:46 AM


that was such a beautiful poem........it went so close to my heart *sighs*
Margherita
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13 posted 2003-05-20 06:14 PM


You listened to wise whispers of your heart!  This is so comforting, it seems you reach out to embrace us all with warmth and love.
And as always it is masterfully written.
Love, Margherita

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14 posted 2003-05-20 11:55 PM


Another tender write. Enjoyed.

SG

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15 posted 2003-05-21 01:51 AM


Tender expressions........Beautiful!
Ceinwyn
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16 posted 2003-05-21 02:06 AM


*sigh* it hits home..

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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