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Larry C
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0 posted 2004-11-12 11:01 AM



Unexpressed
By Larry Chadwick
But known


It is in there
    somewhere
        deep
in my heart.

I can sense it
    and at times
        almost
I  can touch it.

A compelling urge
    to
        express
my love.

I know all the right moves
    but
        it is the words
that seem to be out of reach.

That warmth
    I feel
       from having loved you
so long
it fits
like a glove.

That tingle
    from remembering
        how you excited me
from the start
and knowing
that you still do.

The satisfaction
    of experiencing
        your
unconditional love
on a daily basis.

The comfort
    of knowing
        every night
you are there
to snuggle.

The pleasure
    of your company
       and
attention.

The acceptance
    of faults
        that
I was so unwilling
to forgive
    until
        I recognized
my own.

The recollection
    of memories
        shared;
better than I ever hoped
and worse than I could have imagined.

But the strength
    I draw
        from knowing
you were true
in them all.

Odd
    that such deep emotion
       will not allow
for creative expression.

But then again
   they need
        no ornamentation.

I can live with that.

November 12, 2004

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

© Copyright 2004 Larry Chadwick - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2004-11-12 11:02 AM


such heartfelt writing you gift us with Larry...

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

Enchantress
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2 posted 2004-11-12 11:11 AM


Ah Larry....this is SO beautiful..
your words of love softly float down the screen.
Hugs~Nancy

~ Time has cast a spell on you,
   So you won't ever forget me ~

JL
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3 posted 2004-11-12 11:14 AM


Excellent Larry!!

JL

Martie
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4 posted 2004-11-12 11:26 AM


Larry

Such a beautiful expression of love!  

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5 posted 2004-11-12 11:32 AM


Larry C
If I were a teacher or a preacher I would give you an A

HopeS
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6 posted 2004-11-12 12:27 PM


Far from the title "Unexpressed " you expressed from the heart most beautifully

Hope

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7 posted 2004-11-12 12:39 PM


Larry, I concur with Mr. T.! You deserve an A on this love paper!

Only a man who is pure of heart, could have written a poem of love such as this.

Love & Candle Light,
Linda

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8 posted 2004-11-12 12:40 PM


Beautiful heartfelt words, expressed very well!

Deb

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9 posted 2004-11-12 06:02 PM


very nicely done Sir... tender expression...
despite the title...

always a pleasure to read you... though I'm guilty of not saying so as often as I should.

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10 posted 2004-11-12 07:02 PM


You have expressed affectionately....Enjoyed Larry



Mxx

into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread.
~Sarah McLachlan~

Elan
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11 posted 2004-11-12 07:10 PM



For something unexpressed,
you left a deep imprint.

Thank you for this, Sir.

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12 posted 2004-11-13 03:46 AM


nice one
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13 posted 2004-11-13 12:57 PM


Yes, Larry, a very beautiful read - that shared so much with your readers
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14 posted 2004-11-13 01:03 PM


*sigh* beautiful poem!

~Alli~

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15 posted 2004-11-13 03:21 PM


Larry

I felt so much love and warmth through your well penned words.  It's always nice to read your words.

Take care.....Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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16 posted 2004-11-13 03:27 PM


It is a male thing Larry,  to often fail to
say what we feel (the good things)...something
about warriors and hiding feelings.  But, it
is a golden thing when a man can sit, self
examine and come up with a feel of being
humble...and knowing that there is a woman
there beside us...who loves us, even when we
fail to sometimes convey in spades to them.

Well said LC...

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17 posted 2004-11-13 09:21 PM


nicely expressed, tender and heartfelt, an acknowledgemant that sometimes words just can't convey what the heart feels
Kethry
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18 posted 2004-11-14 12:48 PM


If this is unexpressed what would you write if you were expressing yourself? A small novel I think. However, I know what you mean sometimes even when the words are written they are still hard to say.

Excellent job with this.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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19 posted 2004-11-15 11:34 AM


Donna,
It seems you are qualified to know:
"The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love...." And thank you.


Thanks Nancy Lee,
That is a pleasant thought.

JL,
Thank you.

Martie,
Well you know I just can't seem to do the truly romantic wrtie so figured it was better than not expressing at all. And thank you.


Sy,
And if I were a student it would be my first A for writing! Thank you sir.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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20 posted 2004-11-15 11:38 AM


Hope,
Well I know you're right, but it just seemed like it should be expressed so much differently yet it wouldn't come out! And thank you.


Linda,
Thanks dear lady. I meant every word.


Deb,
Thank you for your kindness. It is appreciated.


Cpat,
well now it is an honor to rank such kind words from one of your writing talent. And thank you that made my day.

Maree,
Thank you sweet friend, very much.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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21 posted 2004-11-15 11:41 AM


Elan,
Hmmm, I am left speechless. (Trust me that is rare!) And thank you very much.

Dixe,
Thank you kind friend.


Copperbell,
You are always so kind, thank you.


Alli,
You always make my day, thanks.


Sue,
Thank you kind lady. Sorry I have been unable to read much these days. Hopefully I'll be back online at home soon. You are a dear.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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22 posted 2004-11-15 11:44 AM


Magnus,
Ain't that the truth. As men and romance go you rank among the best. So your response is very valuable to me. Thanks.

Kacy,
Yeah! What can we do to fix that? You should know, sis. Tell me, please.


Keth,
Thank you dear lady. I'm not sure I'm up to date but pray all is well with you.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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