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JamesMichael
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0 posted 2003-10-18 12:26 PM


The Second Choice

In a relationship what happens to a person when
they realize that they are the second choice?
When they understand that the other person is
only half heartenly admiring them, not whole
heartenly desiring them?
Are they destined to assume their position?
Do they learn to cope during their transition?
What role is expected of a person that wants
to be loved and accepted but finds themselves
lowly and rejected?
Does it destroy dreams and sabotage goals?
Does it eat away at a persons very heart and soul?
Yes I'm afraid it does.
Surely I know.

JamesLee
October16
2003

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Rosebud1229
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1 posted 2003-10-18 01:05 AM


oh this plays into the other poem, but the question is as you said do you give it time? If you really think theres something there you do. Good write
EvocativeVerse2
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2 posted 2003-10-18 01:13 AM


Mmm now I have to rethink my answer to the first poem. Being second choice? I couldn't live with that. Being first choice but her afraid...yes that I can live with. Dang there are to many unanswered questions. Friends? Good friends? I leave this one up to the others. Sad problem!

Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history!

passing shadows
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3 posted 2003-10-18 04:25 AM


I'm there with ya

in knowing

nakdthoughts
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4 posted 2003-10-18 04:29 AM


I would rather be admired than only  desired...  though both would be preferable.

M

Susan Caldwell
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5 posted 2003-10-18 06:13 AM


What is first choice??  I mean really, isn't it just who you want first at the time?  Things change and so do people..my first choice a year ago..I wouldn't want now.....

Maybe whomever this is needs time to heal from what they thought was their first choice.

Anyway...lol..I think I got carried away..but hey, I enjoyed the write!

Susan

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6 posted 2003-10-19 05:01 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh James, it is indeed so heartaching, too many forsake their dreams after a first heartbreak and I wish for all these frozen hearts to reconsider and love again! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

vandana
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7 posted 2003-10-19 05:30 PM


enjoyed
Seymour Tabin
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8 posted 2003-10-19 06:14 PM


James,
You have to change and become first choice.
Enjoyed

Suetang
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9 posted 2003-10-19 10:03 PM


Hello James

I was hoping this wasn't written from a personal experience but I was saddened to find it was.  

Take care........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

LeeJ
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10 posted 2003-10-20 08:48 AM


I wouldn't want to be second choice...that to me would be setting for disaster/heartbreak and not want any of us really wants...do we?  
Enchantress
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11 posted 2003-10-20 09:16 AM


I wouldn't ever settle for being second choice.
Good write James..leaving lots to ponder.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~

JamesMichael
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12 posted 2003-10-21 04:04 AM


Thank you all for your interesting responses...unfortunately I did settle for a woman who regarded me as her second choice...many years ago...she was still in love with Phil...the results were not endearing...someday I'll get over this...won't I...James
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