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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Love There's a word I fear is all too often used. And sadly, for the word is oft abused. It holds the key to any human's heart, And is redundant in poetic art. I'd like a explanation, if you please- How four small letters brings one to his knees, By now you know just what I'm speaking of, The word in mind is what we all call "love". "I love you" comes so easy to the tongue- And often said in haste when we are young. Yet years cannot erase it from the page- Perhaps it is more painful as we age. I'd like to do an edit on my mind- And search each cranny, try my best to find... Each instance where that word has played a part, And carefully delete "love' from my heart. Aghast, you gaze in shock at what I've said- You have romantic notions in your head... Of all the heartaches that I've had, maybe more than most- To each disaster love has played the host. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 Very True! John, I loved this! |
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life Junior Member
since 2003-04-14
Posts 36India |
nicely expressed thoughts.... one should treasure the beautiful moments that are felt when one's in love... so keep all the good memories......n forget the bad ones.... luvs life friendship is unnecessary...like philosophy...like art |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
"I love you" comes so easy to the tongue- And often said in haste when we are young. Yet years cannot erase it from the page- Perhaps it is more painful as we age. Ahh yes, a wise ramblin' cowboy you are. Love can hurt so much at times.....and feel so wonderful too. Enjoyed this write as I do all of your offerings. Happy Easter! Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, I do hear the ache in your words. I understand what you are saying about the WORD love, but not the concept of it. It is used rather casually at times, but I do not believe that that is a bad thing. The more love in this world the better. It is just that love can be experienced and shared on so many levels. The solution may be the creation of new words which relate to the different kinds of love. I enjoyed your poem. It came across as authentic and full of heart-felt emotion. Love, (the genuine caring sort of love for a fellow poet and for one who seems in pain and needs a bit of compassionate loving  )Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, to what Linda said. It sounds to me as if you are very disillusioned with "words". When someone only says "I love you", just to be saying it and not feeling what they're saying, disasters and broken hearts occur. This is a very bad thing (like you are speaking of). On the other hand, when a couple truly loves each other beautiful things happen. I have always believed that a person's actions speak louder than words....and when people really love each other, there will be a multitude of actions that prove this love they profess to have. I know this because I have been on both sides of the picture. Also, there are so many different kinds of love besides the romantic kind. I'm really sorry that you are hurting. Heart Hugs to you, dear friend  Ethel |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I am so sorry. But it seems you inspired me with a humble response. I have to agree the word love is one which is used in haste And is often a source of great distaste When thrown about without a heart It can tear you to shreds and rip you apart. But take head, my friend, this may not always be For next time you hear this word it might just be The one who truly loves...it might be she! -Patricia |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
This is a great write!! |
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