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They Never Knew (from several years ago)
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They Never Knew (from several years ago) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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They Never Knew He watched her and each passing day; He memorized her walk, her sway And how her face was framed in wisps Of golden hair and how her lips Were like the petals of a rose On sunlit morn ‘neath dews repose. He watched her and each passing day; He sighed and turned, then walked away. She watched him and each passing week; She noticed dimples on his cheeks And how his eyes, in office light, Reminded her of clouds at night. She glimpsed the strength of his two hands And noted lack of wedding band. She watched him and each passing week; She dreamed, but never did she speak. They watched each other through the years. They noted joy. They saw the tears. They passed each other in the hall, But never really talked at all. They loved each other from afar; Too scared to hope or wish on stars. They never really took the chance And in life’s crazy circumstance… They watched each other through the years Though never met, due to their fears. So, as life goes, they aged, they died And then were buried… side by side. ~ Ruth |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Ruth, this is so beautiful but so very sad, sweet friend, unrequited love is truly the deepest sadness and I believe it is best to try and let someone know how you feel for even if you're rejected, you know the truth and can move on! (sad sigh) The thought of two graves side by side made me cry in both a mixture of sadness and joy, sweet friend, joy partially because it feels symbolic that there truly was something special between them and now in the heavens they truly have each other forever! God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a true treasure, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, 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*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-27-2003 07:25 PM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Ruth, you always did write beautiful poetry. This one is sad. But, just as beautiful, as all of the rest. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So good to be seeing you on a more regular basis, Ruth...we need poetry like yours... Welcome home... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks for reading and responding to this one, for some reason, it remains on the list of some of my favorites  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's a favorite of mine, too... I know all too well how it is to be too scared of failure to try... too convinced of rejection to live. *S* Excellent! *S* |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth.....For some reason, a sad love story, can be the most poignant....like this one. You write so well!  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
hoot_owl_rn - wow, all the way around the circle, quite reflecting... BC |
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