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iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

0 posted 2004-01-05 02:56 AM

You seem like someone out of the past.
Maybe it's your smile.
Maybe it's that dream I had
I wanted so to last.

I have watched the flower grow,
and watched the blossoms die,
pressed the petals in my books,
I look at them and cry.

So, no roses, valentine,
I can't press more memories.
I'd rather take what you can give
that you can give for free.

If you want to give me something fine,
Something that will last,
Spend yourself on me.
When I need you, hold me fast.

Iliana

ambrish
Member

since 2003-03-27

Posts 257
India

1 posted 2004-01-05 03:12 AM

If you want to give me something fine,
Something that will last,
Spend yourself on me.
When I need you, hold me fast.
emotional,and lovely.

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

2 posted 2004-01-05 03:15 AM

Thanks, Ambrish. Thanks for stopping by. BEEEEEEEwell!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2004-01-05 03:26 AM

If you want to give me something fine,
Something that will last,
Spend yourself on me.
When I need you, hold me fast.

iliana, I really like this. I agree, too...
it's so much better for your Love
to give you themselves, and their heart,
than material things.

Hugs

Ethel

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2004-01-05 03:27 AM

this is beautiful

Michelle_loves_Mike

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since 2003-12-20

Posts 1189
Pennsylvania

5 posted 2004-01-05 07:47 AM

"spend yourself on me, when I need you, hold me fast".....so well put,,,the money wasted on a bauble,,,,flowers,,,,,,etc,,,,means nothing,,,compared to the arms of the one you love holding you tight,,when you need it most,,,,,,,great write
Michelle

I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
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6 posted 2004-01-05 09:55 AM

Sweet....That's what a valentine really is, a promise to do just this. Beautiful stuff, and a perfect way for this fellow to start his day. Thank you

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vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

7 posted 2004-01-05 10:04 AM

ENJOYED

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

8 posted 2004-01-05 10:05 AM

perfect ending...
*s
M

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

9 posted 2004-01-05 11:56 AM

Very well expressed, iliana!  It's easy to read with good imagery and rhythmic flow.

I appreciated your comments about my posts, but think you will like it even better if you re-read it-i've changed it a bit.  Let me know what you think.

  Gotta go.  Keep up the good work!
                     Sadie

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

10 posted 2004-01-05 12:02 PM

iliana
A lovely read, enjoyed.

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2004-01-05 12:03 PM

Iliana....This is a loving way to look at giving.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

12 posted 2004-01-05 01:39 PM

Now this is very nice...

(I recently threw out some pressed roses from another life time...)

"if you won't let me fall for you
then you won't see the best that I would love to do for you"
~Dido~

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

13 posted 2004-01-05 01:43 PM

If you want to give me something fine,
Something that will last,
Spend yourself on me.
When I need you, hold me fast.

Amen! *S* For the beauty of any gifts comes from this commitment... the giving of self. *S*

xaos
Junior Member

since 2004-01-05

Posts 35

14 posted 2004-01-05 01:52 PM

So, no roses, valentine,
I can't press more memories.
I'd rather take what you can give
that you can give for free.

So true, you quickly see the thorns of those roses when they are memories!

Everything at a price. Very nice and very apt

Goodknight
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since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

15 posted 2004-01-05 04:26 PM

very loving look at giving - all could gain from such a self giving view - Paul

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

16 posted 2004-01-10 11:27 PM

Lovely...James

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

17 posted 2004-01-11 12:31 PM

Thank you so very much for your thoughtful comments!

Tim
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since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

18 posted 2004-01-11 11:38 AM

very nice, as indicated, the flow was great, enjoyed much.

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

19 posted 2004-01-11 11:42 AM

Ah, this made it to the top again. I just had to stop in for a re-read. Nice stuff!
Sadie

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

20 posted 2004-01-11 04:10 PM

What man, in his right mind...

would not do just as you have asked, after
reading such a romantic statement as this!

UniqueFreak
Member

since 2004-01-09

Posts 62
Scotland

21 posted 2004-01-11 05:24 PM

awww how sweet...very nice...brings back some memories!

Stephi

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

22 posted 2004-01-11 07:53 PM

Tim -- thanks a bunch (but not of roses)! No, really, I appreciate your stopping in.

UniqueFreak -- Glad you liked it, thanks!

Magnus -- well, there was at least one man -- well, maybe not in his right mind.....
Thanks for your comment you sweet man, you!

Sadie -- Thanks, again.

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