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You Should Have Told Me Sooner
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You Should Have Told Me Sooner |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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You Should have Told Me Sooner By Paul Wilson Stealing childhood glances of you in classrooms and on the playground You stole my heart with just a smile that day on the merry go round You were my best friends sister I was ten and you were just nine I’ll always remember that day hoping someday you would be mine With high school came parties and dates proms and those all night phone calls I pledged my love to you each day my fading memory recalls Our love was not to be… I guess you had eyes for another guy You called me your very best friend someone to dry the tears you cry Fate led us down separate paths chasing our dreams and living free I had my reasons…you had yours and they never included me One day fate intervened for us after thirty years we met again Sharing our past with each other and pictures of your grand children You told me you were now alone your mate of thirty years had passed I said marriage was not for me I tried it but it didn’t last You kissed my cheek and said goodbye and whispered… I’ve always loved you You asked if we could meet again sadly I said looking at you “ You Should Have Told Me Sooner “ "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (02-20-2004 05:15 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Awww..Paul, we all make mistakes when we are too young to know better. Can't you give her another chance? Maybe just dinner? lol. I really got into this write. Well done. Chris "At one glance |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gosh! that aches |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Paul this broke my heart Paul, I don't know you, but if it were me, and there were no real walls between us except maybe some long past regrets, and the affection was still there, I would not let an opportunity like this slip away without giving it a chance. Life is too short, for, "I wonder if"s" and, "If only I did's" Consider retying a bond that you once had... Who knows, it may end up being the love of your life... Wonderful write Paul I'm glad I got to read it The Best Of Luck To You! Richy |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nightshade...Thanks for the read Chris. Not to worry this is 100% fictional. It's been awhile since my last write and was undecided how the ending should go, either they spent the rest of their lives together or the way I did it. Passing Shadows... Sorry for the ache, I guess I should have said before hand this is fictional. So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the reply...Paul Richy...Thanks for your concern. I owe you an appology, because this is not a true life experience, just some ramblings of my mind of what some people might go through in their lives. I haven't been around here very much lately, but the other day I read some of your poems and they are very good. I thank you very much for giving me a few minutes of you time to read and reply to this poem...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Hey Paul, you don’t have anything to be sorry about. Whether it’s fiction or truth, or even wishful thinking, the point that you write something that people enjoyed, and got them thinking of their own “If only’s” was what it’s all about. Most of the best literature, is fiction any how. I doubt if there is one person here, who doesn’t have that special person they think about now and then, and wonder, how different life could have been, if it had been them, instead of the other person. You really struck a deep feeling that so many can relate with. Well, I hope you keep on writing. I really enjoyed the story. And I know that there's plenty more, where that came from. Good Luck My Friend, Richy |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Paul, this is so very heartfelt, sweet friend, I'mn glad this is fictional for you but it made me sad how there are many who truly are victims of unrequited love and when they finally feel the spark too much time has passed by! (sad sigh) God Bless You, dearest friend, this is beautiful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, 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 |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Man, this is a heartbreaker! Grover. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Richy...Thanks again. I've been in a rut lately, but maybe this one will help jump start my muse...Paul Noah...Thanks so much for the read. Dear friend your words are always a welcome sight to me. Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness...Paul Grover...I hope it didn't hurt too much. Thanks for taking time to read and reply, I really appreciate it...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Great poem, Paul, with an unexpected ending -- made the poem! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
iliana... Thanks very much for the read. Glad you enjoyed it...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Paul, This one literally gave me goosebumps! Loved it. Sadie |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Your my hero.... as a teen Thats my life. it stinks, but thats what poetry is for. hheheheh Juju |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sadie...I know you had to dig deep to find this one. Thanks for digging it up and for the sweet reply...Paul juju...Thanks for taking time to read. Glad you enjoyed it. I always say everything happens for a reason, sometimes that reason isn't clear to us till much later in life so follow your heart...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
I remember reading this one when it was first posted, yet I was not quite sure how to respond...still not sure how to regarding the subject matter, but I am glad it came back up because the write is so powerful...it draws the reader in so very well...well done... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I've lived this poem too.. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Wow, Paul!! I just loved this and I think you are a fabulous storyteller. I hope you have a lovely Easter. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
steavenr...Glad you read it before and glad you came back the second time. No response is necessary, just knowing you though enough about it to read is enough for me.I guess we all lived this story to a certain extent and wonder what might have been, but we all have to make choices...Paul Toerag...Haven't we all, unless we never had a first love. Those are the hardest to forget I believe. Thanks for the read my friend...Paul Sue...Nice to hear from you. I've been absent for awhile and it sure feels good to get back to reading, writing and talking to old friends. I really appreciate your sweet reply. Thanks...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
enjoyed this, i ran into my first love after 15 years and we both had lost our spouses with death. well my what if turned out to be should not have. for the old memories of love and happiness, was well destroyed with his substance problem which was well hidden, or love i s just blind. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
MGROVES...Sorry things didn't work out, but like they say you never know till you try. Thanks for taking time to read and for your reply. I appreciate it...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Stunning write Paul. Absolutely beautiful, in a sad but understanding way. I like this on very much, great write! JL  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
JL...Thanks a bunch for taking time to read & reply. I'm glad you liked this poem. Take Care...Paul font size = "2" To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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