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Knowing When Love is Through - Audio
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Knowing When Love is Through - Audio |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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. Once an egg is broken, it can never be replaced. Once a word is written, it can never be erased. Once a shoe has worn out, its usefulness has, too And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. Once a flower has wilted, its fragrance disappears Once a word is spoken, it will echo through the years. Once a match has burned out, it will never flame anew And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. Funny all the time spent on half-forgotten dreams. Funny all the energy we waste on foolish schemes. We wouldn't strike that matchstick to watch it flame anew, Why, then, can't we know enough To know when love is through? So, on we go, relentlessly, in spite of tears and pain Trying to stop the leaves from falling Trying to stop the rain, But, once a heart is broken, it will always be in two, And one of the things of knowing love Is knowing when it's through. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (09-22-2007 06:09 PM).] |
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sanandalover123 New Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 5 |
wow i love that poem it was powerful. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful spoken 'Deer. I do believe I am becoming addicted. More please??  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhDearDeer~ This one dots the i's and crosses the t's ! I simply have to say ... yes, it's all true~ Love the read too~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Lovely, sadly lovely. hugs, Chris  Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Michael, this is soooooooo true, for the first time I ever truly loved someone, which was a fellow poet on this site and probably was very naive from the start as most internet romances are, it hurt me so deeply that I had to let it go, and I knew I had to let go, and while my heart yearns ever sooooooo much to hold the hand of a special extraordinary girl to walk the world with, I knew it was right for me to let go, for it would have been selfish to myself otherwise! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, well we certainly appear to be the audio chanticleers here, don't we, LOL, I'm sooooooooo blessed to hear your pure, earnest voice, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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Kal525 Junior Member
since 2005-12-20
Posts 26 |
Quite possibly one of the most beautiful poems I've ever read and an instant favorite. I may be new here, but that was simply stunning. It made perfect logical sense that we can all relate to, and did so with amazing beauty. That's the type of poetry I love - fusion of logic and beauty. And even though love may not be logical, your poem certainly is. Nice job! |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Deer....funny...I understand and agree with you, but...I also believe that true love is forever. Merry Christmas to you and yours. |
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pictureme2 Member
since 2005-11-13
Posts 194 |
I really enjoy your poems. They always have deep thought and flow so well. I enjoyed the flow and content of this one as well. Such truth! pictureme2 |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm kind of with Martie on this one... but then, rumor has it I don't know when to leave. I don't believe I ever bought a pair of walking shoes in my life. (Had some given as gifts though.)  Unless you count the stilletos. I do like to look [nice] walking OUT the door.  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I'm inclined to believe that real love is never "through" but that's not to say that I didn't enjoy this tremendous poem of yours. It is indeed an excellent write and one it was a pleasure to read. Thank you. Helen |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Beautiful, my friend. And, so ture. Have a very Merry Christmas. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
sanandalover....glad you liked it! Enchantress..addicted? Gotta be careful with dopes! Marge...your tittle thanks you! Nightshade...that says it all for me. Thank you.. Noah...I see you respond from experience....then you know. Thank you, friend. Kal525...welcome to Passions and thank you for such a sincere reply...a fusion of logic and beauty..a wonderful thing to say. Thank you Martie...true love may last forever but it has many degrees. I know that you and that lucky hubby have found yours and that's WONDERFUL!! pictureme2...thank you once again. I really appreciate your kind comments. Serenity...ya don't know when to leave but, when you do, it's in stilettos...I like your style!  Honeybunch...you may very well be right. I may try it when I get done with my infatuations Thank you very much for enjoying......Sue....and I wish you a wonderful Christmas as well. You deserve the best................... |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
"I have been around long enough to know that, what ever love we receive from others should be treated as a cherished gift. Sometimes it is time to go on , for what ever reason. We need to learn to let that other person go unselfishly. When it is time for someone to die it is only our selfishness that clings to their life.The same if it is time for them to move on in other ways. Just my opinion." given to explain my poem ~ The Door to Love ~ Enjoy what it gave and if for any reason, death , illness or whatever, we should just let go and keep the memories that were good. But not let it define our life. martyjo |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
It may never happen that you will visit me Deer, but at least your voice came all the way through to my little place in The Netherlands and it spoke sad, but beautiful words. TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Well, oops, forgot to click the library button Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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