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garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

0 posted 2003-12-06 12:17 PM

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As we write our hearts
in our poetry
Do the ones of us who read
really take time to see

The hurt or confusion
inside the writer may feel
Sometimes not fantasy
but aches that are real

I'm speaking not of times
that we write about
When thinking of our Love
so much we laugh and shout

But speaking of the times
when feeling from deep inside
That it would feel much better
to run away and hide

I know that to myself
this poem does surely speak
And not only to others
the thoughts would seem to seek

For I want to truly feel
others words in my heart
Then maybe I can help with
an encouraging word to start

A tender and loving heart
seems everyone has here
Writing not always with a smile
but sometimes with a tear
~~~~~~

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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1 posted 2003-12-06 12:36 PM

yes Ethel, listening and seeing can be hard sometimes...but these poets around here make it so easy to relate and sympathize with their lives and their views...

this is a very touching piece

I love this place

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2003-12-06 01:29 PM

(smiles) Oh Ethel, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, it saddens me how generally it is encouraged men shouldn't cry but I do cry and I am proud of it so I can share the world how I feel things and encourage all to cry when they feel emotions! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

3 posted 2003-12-06 01:40 PM

Ethel, one of the greatest gifts we can give to others is listening. Or in the case of our poets, really reading their words and seeing what's behind them.

Thanks for this reminder.
Hugs, Marti

P.S. Thanks for your email. I'm checking it out!

'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.'
PEACE!!!
Indira Gandhi

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-12-06 02:12 PM

Ah so beautiful Ethel...
Hugs~

~ Let peace begin with me...

Hockeychick19
Member

since 2002-10-29

Posts 430
Massachusetts, USA

5 posted 2003-12-06 03:56 PM

Ethel,

"But speaking of the times
when feeling from deep inside
That it would feel much better
to run away and hide"

I can really relate to that literally. I'm saving this one in my library. Great write.

~Kelly~

Life is a gift so live it to the fullest!

skyshine

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since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

6 posted 2003-12-06 04:03 PM

You're so sweet, Ethel!

~sky

Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone...
~Jewel

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

7 posted 2003-12-08 07:01 PM

The hurt or confusion
inside the writer may feel
Sometimes not fantasy
but aches that are real

Thanks for listening Ethel,
and writing this piece of your heart!

KoKo
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since 2003-02-15

Posts 995
Inside the shadow's shadow