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He: A Man's Word
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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He: A Man’s Word Where he has hurt, I’ll heal you, and though he left, I’ll stay. What he has sold, I’ll buy again; he failed: I’ll find a way. The treasure he has squandered I swear I will regain, and though his love deserted you my own love will remain. He left your stage without a bow; I’ll stay and play my part. He saw you with his eyes alone; I’ll see you with my heart. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Such a powerful work here...struck deeply to rhe memory of a man's word, as his worth, and his oath. Very lucky woman. Excellent write. TD |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Where he has hurt, I’ll heal you, and though he left, I’ll stay. What he has sold, I’ll buy again; he failed: I’ll find a way. The treasure he has squandered I swear I will regain, and though his love deserted you my own love will remain. =========================== A man is only as good as his word...and a poet has many.  Youve written a lovely, poetic final word upon someones lucky heart with this tender, sincere gem of pen Ed...very nice indeed.  |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Riveting to the final curtain. Yes, I enjoyed this, Ratleader. When you think you have heard it all, |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
How very open and sincere. These are words every woman wants to hear. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Unfortunately some woman are stubborn and want what they want...though a man treats them like dirt they say they love him...in my experiences...James |
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Eromyna Member
since 2002-11-29
Posts 306Pheonix, AZ, USA |
Very nice. You've satiated my apetite for a simple, yet beautiful, poem to read. "I don't need to scream for you to deem me aggravation." |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Ed, Please, a moment to compose myself. Where are those tissues. Oh my, this is so wonderful. I am personally going to check your garage for the cement mix. Don't you dare even think about it. You have melted me...to a mere puddle of tears. Patricia |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I would think that words such as these from a sincere heart would make even the most bitter journey worth every step it took to find the man who'd utter them. *S* This is far more than beautiful... it's hope for everyone still searching for the healing... still searching for someone who'll obliterate the scars he left. *S* |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ooops... forgot to add this to my library... and it's DEFINITELY a keeper. *S* |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...You have such a sincere and loving heart...she is indeed blessed!  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Wow, indeed she is! beautifully said Ed. Maree |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
You will stay and play and see with heart on knees and hands in perfect caress of a broken soul but how long will you endure with as much strength as you possess this very moment? Sorry...I suppose this is just my mood today. I have little faith in such things these days, and your poem just inspired me to speak. enjoyed You could hurt me with your bare hands. You could hurt me using the sharp edge of what you say. JEWEL [This message has been edited by Temptress (05-28-2003 06:27 PM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Ed~ This touched me more deeply than you know. Such a beautiful write, and so full of love. She is definitely a lucky lady. ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
 checking the link now. I had to come back and revise a reply...lol...silly me. You could hurt me with your bare hands. You could hurt me using the sharp edge of what you say. JEWEL |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
A beautiful expression of an oath; of a commitment. Particularly like this: He saw you with his eyes alone; I’ll see you with my heart. Seeing with the heart...is the only way to open the eyes. Nicely done. CG |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
It really does distill to this one concept. Great write. Thank you for sharing it. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
He saw you with his eyes alone; I’ll see you with my heart.  |
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lost_star Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 114NY, U.S.A |
great write, i really like this one. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah...gives me some hope afterall |
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