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Beki
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0 posted 2004-12-26 12:58 PM



Thinking of You as I Fall Asleep...

I wonder
about all the women in your life,
if there were any who loved you
as much as me.

Were there any who noticed
the arch of your brow -
how it always lifts higher
when you mean to tease?
Was there another
who couldn't help falling
deep into the blue of your eyes
that dance like sunlight
in summer pools
whenever you laugh?

Did some other woman
love the slope of your nose,
the line of your jaw,
the set of your chin?
Was she drawn
to the subtle strength in your face
like I always was?

Was there a woman
who knew by heart
the curve of your back,
how you balance your weight-
could she recognize you
from a long way off
by the way that you stand?

Did the sound of your voice,
make another woman's heart
jump and somersault
within her breast?
Did the touch of your hand
make her skin come alive -
make her quiver unchecked
with each fingertip's stroke?

Did anyone else
love your body like me?
From the strength of your chest,
where I loved to lay,
to the shape of your legs
that I longed to feel
entangled with mine,
I never grew tired
of looking at you.

Your face is still
the only face in my dreams.
Tucked in the corners of my heart
I've held your memory
close every day,
held on to it stubbornly
against the staggering hope
that I'd see you again.

And now, long years later,
against all the odds,
you've turned back to me again,
like you always did
when we were young.
And though I know there have been
many women between
I can't help believing
that you've always known
I'm the one who loved you
most of all.

12/26/04

© Copyright 2004 Rebecca Reese - All Rights Reserved
skyshine
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1 posted 2004-12-26 03:22 PM


Sometimes that's the way it happens...true love does conquer all! This is very romantic, Beki!

~sky

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season!!

nn
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2 posted 2004-12-26 04:53 PM


Touching.Beautiful
jwesley
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3 posted 2004-12-26 05:08 PM


Romantic and heart felt, my friend...along path traveled by two, to a place of meeting.

jwesley

passing shadows
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displaced
4 posted 2004-12-26 09:21 PM


this is gorgeous!
azblond
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The Steamy Desert
5 posted 2004-12-27 01:04 AM


Sigh...

I would rather my words fall upon deaf ears than a closed mind...

Beki
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6 posted 2004-12-27 03:13 AM


Thank you friends fo rreading and commenting...it is much appreciated
Susan Caldwell
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7 posted 2004-12-27 09:56 AM


ah..

this is THE dream in every romantics heart.

you penned it exceptionally well.

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
8 posted 2004-12-27 10:00 AM


if only to be appreciated that way in return...

beautiful writing

M

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
9 posted 2004-12-27 10:21 AM


Beki, as you love, so may you be loved!

This was an exceptionally loving and romantic piece of writing.

Love & Light,
Linda


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10 posted 2004-12-27 05:54 PM


BEAUTIFUL!

~Alli~

Happy Holidays!

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2004-12-27 08:50 PM


Luscious...fabulous romantic writing...James
Beki
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12 posted 2004-12-29 03:30 AM


thank you everyone for your warm and generous comments - this one is especially close to my heart and they are much appreciated
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