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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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The tears found me. I eluded their pursuit in a merry game of denial but as waning hours of same passed another threshold, they were waiting. Maybe milestones are meant for taking stock and making goals but my inability to deliver on unrealistic expectations has caused such strife throughout my life. I should lower my standards and give breath a break from listing my endless shortcomings. Instead, I risk hyperventilation. But as I lament my failures, a beacon of pure blessing shines on my should-have-been’s and tremulous smile becomes song of celebration. You love me – All else is insignificant. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
You love me – All else is insignificant. *smiling at you* yes....all else IS insignificant when love makes us feel this way...Well done. The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very beautiful and hopeful.  "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I should lower my standards and give breath a break from listing my endless shortcomings. Instead, I risk hyperventilation. But as I lament my failures, a beacon of pure blessing shines on my should-have-been’s and tremulous smile becomes song of celebration. You love me – All else is insignificant. ================================= FUNNY HOW THAT WORKS aint it?  SO BREATHE will ya.... inhale...exhale... See how easy it is.... *S* Anyone ever tell ya heart on sleeve poetry looks good on ya? (so does breathing) LOL... SO KEEP IT UP. (save the hyperventilation for the werk monster) Poetry is emotion put into measure. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern, "You love me – All else is insignificant." That my dear is all that counts. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"You love me – All else is insignificant." And that is all that really matters! Beautiful write full of such hope. Hugs~ Now while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
GS: And if it doesn't... it isn't really love, is it? *S* Thank you so much! *S* Susan: Thank you very much! *S* JM: ROFLMAO... Let me guess... Breathing for Dummies, right? LOL Thank you, ma'am... very much! *S* Seymour: Yes... it is. *S* Thank you, my friend. *S* Enchantress: Thank you so very much, kind lady. *S* |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wow...I loved this! Eric |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a pretty piece |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernBeauty~ 'But as I lament my failures, a beacon of pure blessing shines on my should-have-been’s and tremulous smile becomes song of celebration. You love me – All else is insignificant.' Awwwwwwww ... 'song of celebration' ... See .... I knew all along you could SING~  Love you, I do !!!!  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
and when there love there's an undersatnding of one's shortcomings..Bravo! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...girl...those last lines have meaning for everyone, certainly me! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
It took me a while to realize that being loved by someone (even two teeny people) meant more to me than any amount of money, and you know they think I am just "perfect!" We are all way too hard on ourselves, and your poem sure confirms that. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Simply beautiful, suthern. Glad I popped in this a.m. I so relate to your writing! BTW, you are a marvelous poetess! miscellanea |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
What a wonderful acceptance and realization! I love the title, too. Fits it all together perfectly... Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I loved the way your thoughts flowed in this, Ruth. From sadness, to ultimate delight in the realization of what truly matters. Beautifully captured ... I loved this!  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Wow...this has me grinning from ear to ear Yup, and he knows the signficance of your imperfections....which makes you who you are...one who lights the fires.... Tremendous, as always |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Eric: Thank you so much... I'm glad! *S* PS: Thank you, sweet lady. *S* Marge: Shhhhh... *G* Only heartsongs... and it takes love to listen to me. *G* Love you, too... thank you! *S* ecrivan: That is true... and that's what we all need... *S* Thank you very much! *S* Martie: Your "girl" leaves a smile... since those tears were for my first half century! LOL Thank you! Mysteria: Those teeny people aren't to be discounted... not at all. *S* In fact... I probably lit up the whole state with my smile when a certain little 6 year old boy sang to me over the phone! *S* (And... note to Marge... HE sings on key better than his aunt does! LOL) Thank you so much!! miscellanea: Oh, lady... you just made my day! *S* Thank you so very much... I may just frame your reply! *S* GG: Thank you so much! *S* And I'm glad you like the title... I didn't see how I could call it anything else. *S* Kit: That's exactly what brought this poem into being... looking back brings sadness... and it's so easy to be mesmerized by that rear view mirror. *S* But... what is and what shall be matters more... cataloging what can't be changed into its proper place. *S* Thank you so much! *S* LeeJ: And your response leaves me grinning, too. *S* Unmasked and accepted... yes. *S* Thank you so much! *S* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Laura, this is surpassingly beautiful. You are deep, and you are marvelously gifted in showing it. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: I am blessed... and if that shows, I've succeeded. *S* Thank you so much, my friend... your kind words mean much to me! *S* |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It's amazing what love can do! I loved this poem...you're very special so whomever it is that loves you better appreciate you!  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved one, YOU are well beloved too, oh how wonderful you are, okay I’m biased, but I know what is good, what isn’t and what is simply beauty and you are and always will be. Your writing is superb, always excellent, always apt and never ever flat or boring, never for a moment am I left thinking what was that. YOU are truly one awesome writer, and this is not just excellent, it is beyond exquisite. Love you always And forever Mushy  Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
You love me – All else is insignificant. That's it! Those 7 words say it all. Marvelous! |
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babygirlwlove Senior Member
since 2004-10-10
Posts 1180New York City |
very moving...love the finale... love&light, **babygirL** **Intoxicant to the SouL** |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
PDV: I think he does... at least... most of the time. *G* Thank you! *S* Marsha: You read my work through the kindest eyes imaginable... I thank you very much! *S* WhiteRose: It's so good to see your name! *S* Thank you so much! *S* babygirlwlove: Thank you so much! *S* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
lady I read this, and the others and sat stunned, I would have to copy the entire poem to point out the words that affected me so deeply....verse after verse it seems you pen my every thought......love you lady |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
~ and you are worth the loving ~ and then some!!! I am smiling at you ~ inspite of all your imaginary "short-comings"!  Loving hugs, EA |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
"But as I lament my failures," And there you have it. If you have tried and failed you can lift your chin and say I tried. One should never lament their failures, they should only cry if they never tried, or gave, or loved. You are magnificent. You are Poet. |
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